DAR Chesapeake Chapter

DAR Chesapeake Chapter The Chesapeake Chapter of the National Daughter of the American Revolution "DAR". Chartered in Chesapeake, Virginia.

Our Chapter is named in honor of the USS Chesapeake, launched from the Gosport Shipyard (today's Norfolk Naval Shipyard) on December 2, 1799. She was one of the first six frigates authorized by Congress on March 27, 1794. The Chesapeake, with a complement of 340 sailors, served important roles in the Quasi-War with France, the Tripolitan, and the War of 1812. It was on June 1, 1813, that the Chesa

peake engaged in her last battle, against the British frigate Shannon near the port of Boston. Mortally wounded, Captain James Lawrence of the Chesapeake issued his last command -- "Don't give up the ship!" -- a phrase that has inspired American sailors to the present day. The British hauled the ship back to Halifax and she was impressed for service into the Royal Navy. In 1820 the ship ran aground and her wood was used to build houses in Portsmouth and a mill in the village of Wickham, near Southampton, England.

08/31/2026

Save the date and mark your calendars! National Wreaths Across America Day 2026 will take place on Saturday, December 19!

08/28/2026
08/27/2026

Happy ! Today, and every day, we celebrate the incredible women in our community who drive progress and make a difference. 💚 Keep embracing your strength and the power you have to create change. ✨

08/18/2026
08/07/2026

ON THIS DAY: NATIONAL LIGHTHOUSE DAY

On This Day, August 7, 1789, the Seventh Act of the First Congress was passed for "the establishment and support of Lighthouses, Beacons, Buoys, and Public Piers." The act called for the construction of the first lighthouse at Cape Henry, and was passed and signed by President George Washington.

It took another 86 years for the last dark stretch of the U.S. East Coast to be illuminated, with Currituck Beach Lighthouse filling that void December 1, 1875. On This Day, August 7, 1948, The State magazine in North Carolina ran a photo of Currituck Beach Lighthouse on its cover (pictured).

For the bicentennial of the U.S. Lighthouse Service in 1989, the United States Lighthouse Society petitioned Congress to declare National Lighthouse Day on August 7. The day highlights maritime history and promotes preservation efforts for historic coastal towers, like the original at Cape Henry, and the last in Corolla.

08/05/2026

Our History Speaks Lecture Series is BACK for 2026-2027! Join us in welcoming our next guest lecturer, Kevin C. Walsh, to the museum on Thursday July 30th at 7PM. Professor Walsh will speak about the life and career of John Marshall, including his contributions to the principles of law and justice we know today.

Be sure not to miss this exciting event and stay tuned for more! Visit our website at www.gbbattlefield.org or call (757)482-4480 to purchase tickets.

06/23/2026

Celebrate Independence Day in Chesapeake! Check out the lineup of upcoming events:

Friday, July 3, 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. – Celebrate Freedom Concert and Fireworks at City Park (900 City Park Dr): www.cityofchesapeake.net/763/Celebrate-Freedom

Saturday, July 4, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. – South Norfolk Fourth of July Parade and Picnic (1441 Bainbridge Blvd): www.cityofchesapeake.net/767/Annual-South-Norfolk-July-4th-Parade-Pic

Saturday, July 4, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. – America's 250th Anniversary and Independence Family Fun Day at the Great Bridge Battlefield & Waterways Museum (1775 Historic Way): https://www.va250.org/event-detail/?id=25431

06/19/2026

Juneteenth has grown into a nationwide celebration of freedom, as well as Black history and culture, and was officially recognized as a federal holiday in 2021.

The holiday commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, and informed the enslaved people there that they were free — more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation.

Across Hampton Roads, a variety of events will continue to honor and celebrate this important occasion.

06/14/2026

On June 14, 1777, the Second Continental Congress made it official: thirteen stars and thirteen stripes would represent our new nation.

Nearly 250 years later, the Stars and Stripes still fly as one of the most recognized symbols of freedom in the world. For DAR, the flag is more than a symbol. It is a living connection to the patriots who fought for the ideals it represents and a reminder of the values we carry forward every day.

Through flag ceremonies, educational programs, and community events, DAR chapters nationwide work to ensure that the history and meaning behind our flag is never forgotten. On Flag Day and every day, we are proud to honor it.

06/09/2026

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