Augustine Warner Chapter NSDAR

The lineage of the Chapter’s namesake begins with the arrival in the Virginia of Augustine Warner, Sr. sometime between 1628 and 1642, one of a group of settlers brought in by Adam Thoroughgood. The land acquisitions of Augustine Warner Sr. included Warner Hall located in Gloucester County, which would become his residence by 1659. He was the great-great-grandfather of President George Washington and the last common ancestor of both George Washington and Queen Elizabeth II. His son, Augustine Warner Jr., and Mildred Reade were the great-grandparents of George Washington; both lie buried at the Hall. The Hall was in the possession of George Washington’s cousins at the time of the American Revolution and the Battle of Yorktown, fought only 20 miles from the Hall. Warner Hall is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the Virginia Landmarks Register. The Gloucester County Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR or DAR) was proudly named in honor of Colonel Augustine Warner, Jr. at its organization on November 7, 1952.    

Warner Hall by Olivia Tautkus, DAR, 11 November 2017

 

The Augustine Warner Chapter NSDAR was organized on November 7, 1952.

Augustine Warner Chapter NSDAR membership encompasses –

• Perpetuating the memory and spirit of the men and women who achieved American independence by the encouragement of historical research, preservation of documents and artifacts, the protection of monuments and landmarks, and the promotion of celebrations of patriotic anniversaries.
• Cherishing, maintaining and extending the institutions of American freedom; to foster true patriotism and love of country and to aid in securing for mankind all the blessings of liberty.

Chapter activities make an effort to incorporate these values into our community by participating in programs to promote good citizenship for students in our schools such as essay contests or leadership programs in conjunction with JROTC and participating to promote patriotism at local events.

We are involved with programs that assist our military personnel, both local and global, and any assistance programs or recognition of our military veterans.

We support our local museums and historical heritage with special interest and promotion of Rosewell Plantation and Warner Hall of Gloucester County.

We seek to involve ourselves in assisting our Native American tribes in our State and District, supporting their efforts to thrive and the preservation of their heritage, including the Werowocomoco site in Gloucester County, one of the most significant archaeological sites in North America, where settlers and Native Americans first encountered each other.

Most of all we enjoy our time together being passionate about our common interests.

We welcome you to join our adventures.