DBE in PA

DBE, a British and Commonwealth of Nations Women's Organization. Come and have fun. J. Elliott Langstaff, founder of the organization itself in 1909. C. Beatrice B.

We are a nationwide philanthropic organization of dynamic women who raise money to support the elderly and other local charities. A Brief History of The DBE in Pennsylvania

The Daughters of the British Empire in Pennsylvania began May 14, 1913 with the Connaught Chapter whose charter was signed by Mrs. By April 14, 1920 the organization had grown nationally. Representatives of seven states, inclu

ding Mrs. Fox of Philadelphia, signed the National Covenant of the “National Society, Daughters of the British Empire in the United States of America,” in the City of Philadelphia. In states where there is a British Consul, his wife is the Honorary State President. Currently, Dr. Patricia Mikols, wife of Honorary British Consul, Oliver St. Clair Franklin, CBE, serves as Pennsylvania'd Honorary State President. Women eligible for membership are those of British or British Commonwealth birth or ancestry and the wives or partners of persons of British Commonwealth birth or ancestry. The primary objective of the Pennsylvania DBE is the support of the Victoria Home in Ossining, New York and to this end various fundraising endeavors take place throughout the year. The National Motto is “Not Ourselves, but the Cause”. The secondary objective of the DBE is to foster an understanding of British and British Commonwealth cultures and traditions. Chapters hold teas, pub and curry nights, quizzes and lots of fun events. Visitors are always welcome. You will find DBE members volunteering in libraries, hospitals, historical societies, churches and schools. As much as 49% of monies raised goes to local charities which include women's shelters and children's charities. If you would like to be invited to a local Chapter meeting please Message us.

04/27/2026

03/29/2026

Come out and join us, Tredyffrin Chapter DBE for Pub Night at The Royal Worthington for great fun, food, drinks and music!!

12/20/2025

Crown Chapter delivered our donations to The Hickman and West Chester Area Senior Center today.

12/07/2025

Crown Chapter celebrated the holidays with a Christmas Tea today. Bette-Jo Readinger pinned Mary Alice Peeling with the Past State President’s pin. Bette-Jo received the pin when she finished her term as State President in 2002. Mary Alice served as State President from 2020-2022.

09/30/2025

On Sunday DBE members and friends enjoyed a relaxing afternoon in the gardens of The Highlands Mansion, Fort Washington. Our Commonwealth of Nations Orgazizations joined with us to present A Taste of the Commonwealth. What a treat. Thank you to all those who prepared such tasty dishes and thank hou to our new friends and women who are interested in joining our fabulous DBE. What fun we have! Are you interested in becoming a member? Let us know. 😀

08/26/2025

Members are invited to this friendly and informative meeting in charming Alexandria, VA. Look forward to seeing you there. Love, Susan G.

Please join the Daughters of the British Empire for the Eastern District Organizers Meeting in Old Town, Alexandria, Virginia. We are kicking off with a dinner on Friday night 6:30 pm at Gadsby's Tavern, a historic tavern in operation since 1770. As it is Halloween we will be having a costume contes...

07/08/2025

The Duke of Cornwall and The Duchess of Edinburgh have met locals and toured stalls at the Royal Cornwall Show 2025.

05/27/2025

How lovely to see them both looking well and happy.

05/12/2025

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400 N Walnut Street
West Chester, PA
19380

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https://www.dbeinpa.org/

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