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, including 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.
