WILLIAMSBURG DAR CELEBRATES CENTENNIAL
The Williamsburg Daughters of the American Revolution chapter celebrated its 100th anniversary with a ceremonial tea party.
The chapter was formed by twelve women on March 26, 1925, and chartered on April 18, 1927.
Agnes Virginia Dixon Foster was the organizing regent of the chapter.
The original charter is housed for safekeeping in the Swem Library Special Collections at William and Mary.
Over the past century, more than 800 women have been members, including notable figures.
Attendees at the tea dined on traditional tea sandwiches and pastries.
Speakers discussed the chapter’s history and its commitment to historic preservation, education, and patriotism.
Honorary Regent Cecie Adolphi read personal anecdotes from the diary of organizing regent Agnes Dixon Foster.
The chapter plans to publish a 100-year history book later this year.
Williamsburg Mayor Doug Pons declared April 22 as Williamsburg Daughters of the Revolution Day.
The Williamsburg DAR Chapter is currently recruiting new members.
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Williamsburg DAR Chapter Celebrates 100th Anniversary with Commemoration Tea
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