Events/News

Please feel free to contact us if you are interested in attending any of our events!

MONTHLY PROGRAMS

September 10, 2022—First meeting of the season. Program will be our regular meeting to discuss goals we would like to achieve.

October 8, 2022—Junior American Citizens, JROTC. Chapter members will present information given by the Williamsburg Chapter about their JAC program.

October 16, 2022—Hosting Abingdon Episcopal Church lecture series. Dr. Buck Woodard to speak on the religious and spiritual practices of Indigenous peoples and how they and the Church of England would have interacted.

November 12, 2022—70th Anniversary Celebration.

December 10, 2021—Christmas luncheon for members only.

January 14, 2023—Insignia. National Vice–Chair of Insignia Committee will speak about DAR insignia and all about pins!

February 11, 2023—Library Outreach. State Librarian to speak about ways to promote our local library.

February 18, 2023—George Washington’s Birthday Luncheon.

March 11, 2023—Grant Writing. Regent of Cobbs Hall Chapter to present a program about writing grants.

April 8, 2023—Annual field trip, DAR Museum, Library and Constitution Hall.

May 13, 2023—Chapter Development and Revitalization. Virginia State Organizing Secretary, Americanism Nation Vice–Chair to speak.

June 10, 2023—End of year picnic.

ANNUAL EVENTS

Daffodil Festival—Our chapter enjoys participating in the annual Daffodil Festival in Gloucester, VA, early in the spring, where members volunteer to hand out literature and answer any questions people may have about the DAR.

Flag Day, June 14—Celebrate to honor the United States flag and to commemorate the flag’s adoption. On the same day, the United States Army celebrates its birthday.

Constitution Week, September 17 – 23. The 17th is Constitution Day—This is the commemoration of America’s most important document. Constitution Day was signed into law by President Dwight D. Eisenhower on August 2, 1956.

*Emphasizes citizen’s responsibilities for protecting and defending the Constitution.
*To inform people that the Constitution is the basis for America’s great heritage and foundation for our way of life.
*To encourage the study of the historical events which led to the framing of the Constitution in September 1787.

DAR Birthday, October 11—DAR’s birthday and National DAR Day of Service.

Yorktown Day, October 19—Members are encouraged to participate in this historic commemoration and wreath-laying ceremony during the Yorktown Day celebration.

Abingdon Episcopal Church Christmas Ornament – $25
contact us

Abingdon Episcopal Church was founded approximately 1650.  The present church was completed in 1755, serving the spiritual needs of Revolutionary patriots and the new United States.  This unique ornament was specially commissioned by the Augustine Warner Chapter and comes in a black velvet lined box.  Proceeds support the work of the Augustine Warner Chapter NSDAR and help preserve Abingdon Episcopal Church.

Beautiful tables are laid and delicious refreshments are prepared for the guests attending the Abingdon Episcopal Church lecture Church of England & the Spirituality of Indigenous People by Dr. Buck Woodard, American University. The Augustine Warner Chapter was honored to host with refreshments for this first lecture in a series celebrating the 375th anniversary of Abingdon Episcopal.

Augustine Warner Chapter celebrates our 70th anniversary. The chapter was founded November 7th 1952.

We have the extreme privilege of having with us founding member Betsy Aldrich. She received her 70th anniversary pin at our celebration!

Here’s to another 70 years!!

Please feel free to contact us if you are interested in attending any of our events!

MONTHLY PROGRAMS

September 11, 2021—First meeting of the season. Program will be our regular meeting to discuss goals we would like to achieve.

October 9, 2021—Presentation on the natural area called the Dismal Swamp.

November 13, 2021—DAR Service for Veterans.  Veteran Recognition – we will be assembling wreaths to lay on Patriot graves at Abingdon Church. Bring any natural items you feel are appropriate. The wreaths must be of all decomposable materials.
We will also collect toiletries and sundry items to deliver to Veterans at the Walter Reed Convalescent Center in Gloucester.

December 11, 2021—Christmas luncheon for members only.

January 8, 2022—Annual business and planning to complete the Chapter Master Report, present committee reports to update members on committee activity. Planning session for membership efforts, fundraising activities and events.

February 12, 2022—Service to America. Presenter will share her experiences and information about Operation Smile.

February 19, 2022—George Washington’s Birthday Luncheon.

March 12, 2022—American History. The Interim-Chair W3R-VA of The Virginia Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route Association to give a presentation about their organization and the history behind it.

April 9, 2022—Annual field trip, TBD.

May 14, 2022—Colonial Foods.  Presentation about colonial era foods by Winona Pearson.

June 11, 2022—End of year picnic.

ANNUAL EVENTS

Daffodil Festival—Our chapter enjoys participating in the annual Daffodil Festival in Gloucester, VA, early in the spring, where members volunteer to hand out literature and answer any questions people may have about the DAR.

Flag Day, June 14—Celebrate to honor the United States flag and to commemorate the flag’s adoption. On the same day, the United States Army celebrates its birthday.

Constitution Week, September 17 – 23. The 17th is Constitution Day—This is the commemoration of America’s most important document. Constitution Day was signed into law by President Dwight D. Eisenhower on August 2, 1956.

*Emphasizes citizen’s responsibilities for protecting and defending the Constitution.
*To inform people that the Constitution is the basis for America’s great heritage and foundation for our way of life.
*To encourage the study of the historical events which led to the framing of the Constitution in September 1787.

DAR Birthday, October 11—DAR’s birthday and National DAR Day of Service.

Yorktown Day, October 19—Members are encouraged to participate in this historic commemoration and wreath-laying ceremony during the Yorktown Day celebration.

Abingdon Episcopal Church Christmas Ornament – $25
contact us

Abingdon Episcopal Church was founded approximately 1650.  The present church was completed in 1755, serving the spiritual needs of Revolutionary patriots and the new United States.  This unique ornament was specially commissioned by the Augustine Warner Chapter and comes in a black velvet lined box.  Proceeds support the work of the Augustine Warner Chapter NSDAR and help preserve Abingdon Episcopal Church.

In celebration of Constitution Week, intrepid members Jennifer Matthews and Della Garrett set up a display about the Constitution and its history.

The Augustine Warner Chapter’s design, created by member Wendy Calder, was selected to represent the state of Virginia in the America 250! quilt project by the American Heritage Committee. The Augustine Warner Chapter will be sewing the quilt block with embroidered names of Virginian women patriots. The design is a “Virginia Star,” contemporarily used in the Revolutionary period.
The names are of Virginian women patriots who served their country:
1.     Anna Maria Lane, who was showcased in the March/April 2022 American Spirit magazine.  She was a Virginia Revolutionary soldier who fought battles in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.  She was granted a veteran’s pension in 1808.
2.     Martha Custis Washington, wife of George Washington and inaugural first lady.  Martha was a quilter, also sewing socks and supplies.  There are 3 quilts known to have been created by Martha Washington.
3.     Catherine Blaikley, a midwife who delivered 3000 babies, both white and black, in Williamsburg, Virginia during the Colonial period.
4.     Christiana Campbell, who owned a tavern in Williamsburg, Virginia during the Colonial period.  Colonial leaders met in her tavern to discuss American Independence.
5.     Mary Ball Washington, George Washington’s mother, who raised 5 children as a widow.  At her death, she bequeathed a blue and white quilt to George Washington.
6.     Anne Jones, a free black woman who worked as a laundress in Williamsburg, Virginia during the Colonial period.
7.     Jane Vobe, who operated taverns in Williamsburg, Virginia during the Colonial period.  George Washington and Thomas Jefferson met in her tavern. 

Please feel free to contact us if you are interested in attending any of our events!

MONTHLY PROGRAMS

September 12, 2020—First meeting of the season. Program will be our regular meeting to discuss goals we would like to achieve.

October 10, 2020—History of Patriot Ensign Henry Stevens. Each meeting this year, a DAR sister will present the history of her patriot.

November 14, 2020—DAR Service for Veterans.  Veteran Recognition – bring toiletries and sundry items to assemble gift bags and deliver to veterans at Walter Reed Convalescent Center in Gloucester. Alternately, wreaths may be made and laid on veteran graves at a select cemetery.

December 12, 2020—Christmas luncheon.

January 9, 2021—Annual business and planning to complete the Chapter Master Report, presentation of committee reports and fundraiser planning.

February 13, 2021—George Washington’s Birthday Luncheon.

March 13, 2021—Virginia State Conference. In lieu of a regular meeting, we encourage all members to attend.

April 10, 2020—Annual field trip, TBD.

May 9, 2021—Colonial Foods.  Presentation about colonial era foods by Winona Pearson.

ANNUAL EVENTS

Daffodil Festival—Our chapter enjoys participating in the annual Daffodil Festival in Gloucester, VA, early in the spring, where members volunteer to hand out literature and answer any questions people may have about the DAR.

Flag Day, June 14—Celebrate to honor the United States flag and to commemorate the flag’s adoption. On the same day, the United States Army celebrates its birthday.

Constitution Week, September 17 – 23. The 17th is Constitution Day—This is the commemoration of America’s most important document. Constitution Day was signed into law by President Dwight D. Eisenhower on August 2, 1956.

*Emphasizes citizen’s responsibilities for protecting and defending the Constitution.
*To inform people that the Constitution is the basis for America’s great heritage and foundation for our way of life.
*To encourage the study of the historical events which led to the framing of the Constitution in September 1787.

DAR Birthday, October 11—DAR’s 129th birthday and National DAR Day of Service.

Yorktown Day, October 19—Members are encouraged to participate in this historic commemoration and wreath-laying ceremony during the Yorktown Day celebration.

Abingdon Episcopal Church Christmas Ornament – $25
contact us

Abingdon Episcopal Church was founded approximately 1650.  The present church was completed in 1755, serving the spiritual needs of Revolutionary patriots and the new United States.  This unique ornament was specially commissioned by the Augustine Warner Chapter and comes in a black velvet lined box.  Proceeds support the work of the Augustine Warner Chapter NSDAR and help preserve Abingdon Episcopal Church.

The Gloucester Museum of History hosted “Fire, Smoke & Muskets: Gloucester 1781” where re-enactors and history devotees celebrated the events of 1781 which took place in Gloucester, during the Battles of the Hook (Gloucester) and Yorktown (York).

VICTORY!!

Yorktown Days is an annual celebration, on October 19th, of the American victory at the Battle of Yorktown when Lieutenant General Lord Cornwallis surrendered British forces to General George Washington via the articles of capitulation signed on October 19, 1781. Both American and French patriots for Independence are honored every year.

Please feel free to contact us if you are interested in attending any of our events!

MONTHLY PROGRAMS

September 14, 2019—Rosewell Foundation program and information on becoming a docent.  Installation of our new members.

October 12, 2019—Prospective members workshop.  Susannah Harding will be attending to lead the workshop and assist with lineage documentation requirements.  We will also be doing our Boston Butts fundraiser – delicious pork shoulder cuts with secret sauce also available for sale.  Finalizing our Williamsburg Christmas tour reservations.

November 9, 2019—DAR Service for Veterans.  Veteran Recognition – bring toiletries and sundry items to assemble gift bags and deliver to veterans at Walter Reed Convalescent Center in Gloucester.  We will have refreshments at the Convalescent Center for the veterans.

December 14, 2019—Colonial Williamsburg Christmas Tour!  Guests welcome.

January 11, 2020—Annual business and planning to complete the Chapter Master Report, presentation of committee reports and fundraiser planning.

February 8, 2020—Insignia.  Presentation by District II Director Nancy Ridgeway.

March 14, 2020—Hostessing Virginia State Conference.

April 23, 2020 CANCELED—Annual field trip.  Bus trip to DAR Library/Headquarters for tour, research opportunity (time allowing), lunch at the Dept. of the Interior and dinner in Fredericksburg.  Fee is $58.  Public welcome to join, please contact us to reserve your seat!
Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, the bus trip has been canceled.  Refunds will be processed to all who paid.  Please keep all patients, health care workers, emergency personnel, our DAR sisters and our country in your prayers!

May 9, 2020 CANCELED—Colonial Foods.  Presentation about colonial era foods by Winona Pearson.

ANNUAL EVENTS

Daffodil Festival—Our chapter enjoys participating in the annual Daffodil Festival in Gloucester, VA, early in the spring, where members volunteer to hand out literature and answer any questions people may have about the DAR.

Flag Day, June 14—Celebrate to honor the United States flag and to commemorate the flag’s adoption. On the same day, the United States Army celebrates its birthday.

Constitution Week, September 17 – 23. The 17th is Constitution Day—This is the commemoration of America’s most important document. Constitution Day was signed into law by President Dwight D. Eisenhower on August 2, 1956.

*Emphasizes citizen’s responsibilities for protecting and defending the Constitution.
*To inform people that the Constitution is the basis for America’s great heritage and foundation for our way of life.
*To encourage the study of the historical events which led to the framing of the Constitution in September 1787.

DAR Birthday, October 11—DAR’s 129th birthday and National DAR Day of Service.

Yorktown Day, October 19—Members are encouraged to participate in this historic commemoration and wreath-laying ceremony during the Yorktown Day celebration.

Abingdon Episcopal Church Christmas Ornament – $25
contact us

Abingdon Episcopal Church was founded approximately 1650.  The present church was completed in 1755, serving the spiritual needs of Revolutionary patriots and the new United States.  This unique ornament was specially commissioned by the Augustine Warner Chapter and comes in a black velvet lined box.  Proceeds support the work of the Augustine Warner Chapter NSDAR and help preserve Abingdon Episcopal Church.

Our new members are inducted as Daughters of the American Revolution

The Rosewell Plantation Ruins
Remains of the majestic manor home of the prosperous Page family

A very merry outing at Colonial Williamsburg.
In just cleared, brisk weather, tours of the Capitol, trade shops, coffee house and Governor’s Palace was finished by a warm gathering at the Trellis.