Events
Gather together with some DBE members and Saint George Society of New York members and friends annual tree lighting and Christmas carols performed by the British International School - NY at the Queen Elizabeth II September 11 Garden. All are welcome. No registration needed. Caroling starts at 6 PM.
SAVE THE DATE!
The meeting will be held at the Ambleside Pub in Mt. Kisco, NY
Limited to 20 people. Registration required. Details to follow shortly.
The Ambleside is a lovely little English pub, run by Brits, in a former bank in downtown Mt. Kisco. They brew their own beer and have a delicious food menu of traditional British foods. They also run a great British grocery store across the street, the Hamlet, which has a wonderful and rather dangerous selection of UK foods and housewares.
Directions: Mount Kisco is quite easy to reach via the Harlem line out of Grand Central. The journey usually takes about an hour during the day, with the training running about every half hour. The pub is a three-minutes walk from the train station.
Please mark your calendars for our upcoming Annual Valentine’s Day brunch sponsored by King Edward VII Chapter!
Be sure to join us and bring your friends and family along for the wonderful meal, our popular pub quiz and a raffle. Please note the Brunch will be held on the Ground Floor—so there are no steps to negotiate!
Fee per person including a Mimosa or Bloody Mary.
ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE BRUNCH WILL BENEFIT THE THREE 501(C)3 ORGANIZATIONS THE CHAPTER SUPPORTS:
Carnegie East – Manhattan
The Church of the Good Shepherd’s Saturday Senior Lunch Program –Westchester
Momma’s House – Long Island
For more information and registration details, please contact dbeorganizer@dbeny.org. Registration closes early February 2026
The 2026 National Council Meeting of the DBE, will be taking place May 3–6, 2026 in the breathtaking Ozark Mountains. This year’s gathering will be held at the elegant Chateau on the Lake Resort Spa & Convention Center in Branson, Missouri.
On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, we will host an unforgettable offsite meeting at the distinguished Keeter Center at College of the Ozarks. Transportation will be provided, so you can relax and enjoy the scenic ride to this one-of-a-kind venue.
We look forward to seeing you in Branson for the 2026 National Council Meeting of the Daughters of the British Empire.
SAVE THE DATE!
Hotel Reservations: Group Rate good until April 2026. Details to follow
Wine, Beverages & British-inspired Light Fare
Please Join Us to Shop, Mingle, and Mix!
Admission: $10 in cash at the door
Friends & Family are welcome and encouraged
Cash and checks are preferred, credit cards accepted for purchases at the sales tables
This is your chance to discover more about the DBE built on: Sisterhood-Lifelong friendships and fellowship. Celebrating and preserving British and Commonwealth traditions. Supporting senior and local charities.
RSVP by November 19 to dbeinct@gmail.com or dbenyorganizer@gmail.com
Mt. Kisco is also the home of The Hamlet- a shop full of British food and gifts, and easily accessible by train from NYC.
There are several municipal parking lots with metered 4-hour parking (South and North Monger Avenues).
Welcome to our DBENY team page for the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer's®!
This Walk is the largest event to raise funds and awareness for the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association®.
DBE National will be participating. DBENY will be registered under Diana Naples. Come join us!
10:00 AM: Check-in/Registration opens
11:15 AM: Opening Ceremony
11:30 AM: Walk starts 2:00PM: Walk ends
There are two ways you can help:
Register as part of DBE National, visit my page then click "Join My Team" button.
o Join my team DBE National, and Walk with us on 11/15/2025!
o Participate in events such as the National “Longest Day” Alzheimer’s fundraiser:
§ Chapters may choose their own activity.
§ Register under the National DBE team.
§ Goal: $50K (no penalty if unmet).
§ Wear DBE volunteer shirts.
2· Or, help us reach our fundraising goal by making a donation on Diana Naples’ personal Walk page.
Any questions? Please reach out to us at dbenyorganizer@gmail.com for more information.
We thank you for your participation and donation!
A solemn service honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country. Wreath laying ceremony followed by relevant readings.
The 104th Annual Flag Service for the Genealogical and Historical Societies of New York at Saint Thomas Church, Fifth Avenue - A Choral Evensong with Act of Remembrance
Please join us for the Annual Blessing of the Flags Sunday, November 9th at 4:00 p.m. at Saint Thomas Church. Daughters of the British Empire New York will be among the many genealogical and historical societies participating the awe-inspiring processional. Canon Maurice A. Dyer III, Canon to the Bishop, Armer Forces and Federal Ministries will be the preacher and the world-renowned Saint Thomas Choir of Men and Boys will be singing.
This is one of the most beautiful and impressive events of the year. Please bring your friends, family, children and grandchildren. All are welcome!!!
The Niagara Chapter of The Daughters of the British Empire in New York has been a proud supporter of The Life Enrichment Senior Center at Oyster Bay. This year, LESC is honoring DBE for our continued contributions to their cause serving seniors in need.
We are most humbled to be recognized at their Annual Benefit Dinner. Please mark your calendars and join us for this joyous dinner event and tribute.
Tickets are $225 to attend the Black and White Gala. For more information and to sign up, click here.
Come meet the DBE members from Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia at this event. You can join us for the day on Saturday or arrive on Friday evening for our dinner and Halloween celebration.
We hope that many of our NY State Members will attend. Join up with the State Board and Chapter Regents as we discuss the future of DBE and ways to improve our member experience. Your input will be invaluable!
Registration information for the Saturday conference, Friday night dinner and/or hotel rooms is provided below. Train travel using Amtrak is so easy from NYC since the train stop is in Alexandria. The sooner you book, the cheaper the fare will be. It should be a fun event!
Registration: You can book on-line (this is our preferred method of payment for this event).
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/eastern-district-organizers-meeting
Or, you can mail in a registration form and check. Please contact us at dbenyorganizer@gmail.com and we will send you the information to complete.
Note: When booking through Zeffy, feel free to remove any optional donations that are listed by Zeffy. As a non-profit organization we do not pay fees for the event management from Zeffy (although they will always suggest a donation amount and you can remove the dollar amount in that field).
Getting to the event via Amtrak: The hotel is just across the road from the Alexandria station. The conference location is a short bus ride or walk from the hotel.
Friday: Dinner and welcome reception will be at Gadsby's Tavern at 6:30 pm on Friday, October 31. Halloween costumes are encouraged and there will be prizes for the best costumes.
Saturday: The EDO meeting will be held on Saturday, complete with a luncheon and talk by a local historian and will end by 2:30 - 3pm so people can travel back home.
DBE has negotiated special rates to stay overnight at the Embassy Suites for $209 for a single or shared room or $229 for a triple occupancy. This information is also available on the Zeffy link and paper registration form. The rates apply for the evenings of October 31 and November 1.
Hotel booking link: https://book.passkey.com/go/NSDBEOct2025
Guests who prefer to make their reservation by phone may call 1-800-362-2779 and should reference your group code: “DBE”.
We look forward to seeing you at this DBE event for the Eastern District States!
The Niagara Chapter of the Daughters of the British Empire in New York invites you and your guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, to a join us for a very special Benefit Luncheon at the Manor House hosted by a DBENY member.
Proceeds from this luncheon will support the Life Enrichment Senior Center at Oyster Bay.
This fundraising event at Highwood, is a private residence formerly the Edwin Gould Estate, in Oyster Bay, Long Island. Luncheon Chic attire. Hats encouraged for the Ladies and Gentlemen.
Highwood was built in 1931 in Oyster Bay Cove as a Georgian Revival country estate for financier Edwin Gould, the son of the railroad magnate Jay Gould. The English inspired manor house was designed by Henry Corse and the formal gardens and landscaping by Innocenti & Webel.
Tickets for the luncheon are $60 per person. For registration details, contact us at dbenyorganizer@gmail.com for a quick response.
DBE is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization.
The Daughters of the British Empire in New York proudly supports Health Advocates for Older People. Please join us at this special fundraising event as we celebrate their 40 years of service to the senior community as well as honoring three other leaders in New York City.
All our members are welcome to come to this special black tie event to meet our friends for cocktails, dinner and dancing.
Honoring NEW YORK TREASURES: Marian Adams Bott, The Honorable Carolyn B. Maloney, Alden Finch Prouty
Recognizing THE VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR: Regis High School
6pm Cocktails | 7pm Dinner
Dress Code: Black Tie Preferred with music by The Alex Donner Orchestra
For more information and purchase tickets: https://www.hafop.org/attend-events
Are you a U.S. resident woman with British or Commonwealth ancestry? Pursuing higher education?
The DBE offers scholarships to support your academic journey.
Scholarships are awarded annually and open to students 18+ with a minimum GPA of 3.0 required.
Apply online www.dbenational.org/scholarship
The KEVII Chapter has planned an exciting day arranged with a tour of the historic mansion, lunch in the Carriage House and entry to the Crafts Fair featuring handmade original fashions, accessories and jewelry. You will find functional and sculptural works in ceramics, glass, metal, fiber, wood and mixed media as well as fine art painting, printmaking, drawing and photography.
The mansion is located in Tarrytown, NY which has excellent train service from Manhattan. There is free parking for those who drive and we will try to arrange a shuttle from the Tarrytown train station. This event will take place rain or shine. Admission to the fair, house tour and box lunch is $80. Admission to the fair and lunch is $60. Tickets are non-refundable.
Space is limited for both the house tour and the luncheon. If you have visited Lyndhurst before, you can choose to omit the house tour and join us for the luncheon and the fair.
This is a great opportunity to get together in person. Hope you can join us. For further information, please reach out to us at dbenyorganizer@gmail.com We will get back to you with details.
Join the Daughters of the British Empire in honoring the 24th anniversary of 9/11. We look forward to seeing you there.
The mission of the Queen Elizabeth II September 11th Garden is to develop and maintain a showplace garden reflecting the long history, shared friendship, common causes and sacrifices of the people of the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth, and the United States of America.
For more information about this event and the garden, click here.
Please come along and spend time in the wonderful garden to meet new friends and members of the American Scottish Foundation, the Colonial Dames of America, and the American Friends of the Georgian Society as we celebrate the coming Autumn season in a most special location in NYC. These three organizations have extended a kind invitation to all members of the Daughters of the British Empire for a fun filled evening as the sun sets. Join us over a cup of Pimms, a glass of wine and some cheese accompanied by lots of conversation and chatter.
Ticket price for members of DBE, American Scottish Foundation, Colonial Dames and American Friends of the Georgian Society is $35 per person. Non-member ticket is $50 per person. To register, please go to: Ticket Purchase and click on the left hand button for DBE members.
We look forward to seeing you there!
We are holding our Annual Spring Benefit State Luncheon on Thursday, May 8, 2025.
DBENY invites you and your guests to join us for this special occasion as we celebrate the 250th Anniversary Year of Jane Austen. Our proceeds benefit Health Advocates for Older People, a local charity to help Seniors. Tickets are $125 per person.
Reception, 11:30 am
Three-course Luncheon, Ballroom, 12:30 PM
Wine and soft drinks available for purchase
Silent Auction, 50/50 Cash Raffle, and Prize Raffles
Jane Austen Themed Quiz
Please dress accordingly in proper attire. Hats are encouraged for Ladies and jackets are required for Men. Contact us at at dbenyorganizer@gmail.com for registration information. We look forward to seeing you there!
Please mark your calendars for our upcoming Annual Valentine’s Day brunch sponsored by King Edward VII Chapter!
Be sure to join us and bring your friends and family along for the wonderful meal, our popular pub quiz and a raffle. Please note the Brunch will be held on the Ground Floor—so there are no steps to negotiate!
$50 per person including a Mimosa or Bloody Mary. Proceeds to benefit our Senior Charities. We look forward to seeing you there!
For more information and registration details, please contact dbeorganizer@dbeny.org. Registration closes on Feb 5, 2025.
Save the date!
The Niagara Chapter of the Daughters of the British Empire in New York invites you and your guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, to a join us for a very special Benefit Luncheon at the Manor House hosted by a DBENY member.
This fundraising event at Highwood, is a private residence formerly the Edwin Gould Estate, in Oyster Bay, Long Island. Tickets are $60 per person including your meal and wine. Luncheon Chic attire. Hats encouraged for the Ladies and Gentlemen.
Highwood was built in 1931 in Oyster Bay Cove as a Georgian Revival country estate for financier Edwin Gould, the son of the railroad magnate Jay Gould. The English inspired manor house was designed by Henry Corse and the formal gardens and landscaping by Innocenti & Webel.
Details to come! Stay tuned for more information and registration.
Any questions? Contact us at dbenyorganizer@gmail.com for a quick response.
DBE is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization.
Come join the King Edward VII Chapter for a most interesting social event touring the Intrepid Museum Complex in NYC. This visit includes entry to the museum, the Intrepid Aircraft Carrier, the British Airways Concorde and a boxed lunch.
Program:
11:00 AM entry to the Museum
11:30 AM Concorde Experience
12:00 PM Lunch with pre-arranged box lunches in reserved seating in the Mess Deck area
1:00 PM Explore the museum on your own. A full museum experience normally takes anywhere from 2 to 2.5 hours. Museum closes at 5PM.
Cost including museum entry and lunch:
Local Senior 65+ must present proof of NYC residence $39.50
Senior 65+ without NYC residence $50.50
Local Adult must present proof of NYC residence $41
Adult without NYC residence $59
Details: We will meet at 10:45 at the Group Services Desk on Level 2 of the Welcome Center. Certain areas of the Intrepid Museum Complex are outdoors including the Flight Deck, which features the majority of the aircraft collection—please dress accordingly. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes—sneakers or rubber soled shoes are suggested—as you will be walking a great deal during this visit. The Concorde is accessed via steps.
THIS IS FIELD TRIP IS NOT SUITABLE FOR ANYONE WITH LIMITED MOBILITY. Please limit your belongings to a small backpack. All visitors and their personal items are subject to search and screening. Smoking is prohibited throughout the entire Intrepid Complex including Pier 86. No food or drink is allowed outside the designated areas.
We are using a group rate which is booked for a limited number of people and payment is required in advance. If you wish to participate, please email us at dbenyorganizer@gmail.com
SPACE IS LIMITED. If you wish to join us, do not delay. Payment is nonrefundable but you may find someone to take your place if necessary.
Image by Brent Connelly from Pixabay
The Niagara Chapter is holding a luncheon and garden tour hosted by a DBENY member who lives in Hudson, NY. This event is a fundraiser to benefit a seniors’ charity.
Come rain or shine, the afternoon will be held on the grounds and covered porches overlooking the property, Versailles on Hudson, with a most special garden that is a delight to explore. Our members are coming up via Amtrak or by car to spend the day in the Upper Hudson Valley.
Advanced registration required. Cost is $30 per person including the luncheon and donation.
For further information and to sign up, please contact us at dbenyorganizer@gmail.com
Save the Date! We are holding our Annual Spring Benefit Luncheon on Thursday, April 25, 2024. This year we will be celebrating Royal and Historic British Gardens.
DBENY invites you and your guests to join us for this special occasion. We will be raising money to benefit Seniors through Health Advocates for Older People. Tickets at $125 per person.
Reception, 11:30 am
Three-course Luncheon, Ballroom, 12:30 PM
Wine and soft drinks available for purchase
Silent Auction, 50/50 Cash Raffle, and Prize Raffles
Garden Theme Quiz
We look forward to seeing you there! Ladies, garden dresses and hats are welcome at our event.
To register and for more information, please contact us at dbenyorganizer@gmail.com
Photo by Vika Glitter
Please mark your calendars for our upcoming Annual Valentine’s Day brunch sponsored by King Edward VII Chapter!
Be sure to join us and bring your friends and family along for the wonderful meal, our popular pub quiz and a raffle. Please note the Brunch will be held on the Ground Floor—so there are no steps to negotiate!
$50 per person including a Mimosa or Bloody Mary. Proceeds to benefit our Senior Charities. We look forward to seeing you there!
For more information and registration details, please contact dbeorganizer@dbeny.org. Registration closes on Feb 7, 2024.
The Daughters of the British Empire will participate in the Centennial Flag Service of the New York Historic and Patriotic Societies at St. Thomas Fifth Avenue on Sunday, November 14 at 4pm.
The service, which is held annually in commemoration of Remembrance Day, features a procession of flags and banners of the historical and genealogical societies of New York. The DBE New York Banner will be carried during the Flag Procession.
The Choral Evensong will be sung by the St. Thomas Choir of Men and Boys with a Sermon by CH Captain Mark Winward, USN Senior Chaplain.
This is a spectacular event at which all are welcome. Join us for a reception following the service.
The Niagara Chapter of the Daughters of the British Empire in New York invites you and your guests to a join us for a very special Luncheon at the Manor House on Thursday, November 9.
We will hold this fundraising event at Highwood, a private residence formerly the Edwin Gould Estate, in Oyster Bay, Long Island. $50 per person. Luncheon Chic attire.
Highwood was built in 1931 in Oyster Bay Cove as a Georgian Revival country estate for financier Edwin Gould, the son of the railroad magnate Jay Gould. The English inspired manor house was designed by Henry Corse and the formal gardens and landscaping by Innocenti & Webel.
Proceeds will benefit seniors at The Life Enrichment Center at Oyster Bay.
Registration information:
Via mail: Please send your check no later than November 1, payable to “DBE Niagara Chapter” c/o Pamela Harwood, 51 West 81st St., Apt. 8K, New York, NY 10024
Via scan: Use your mobile phone to scan the QR Code on the mailed invitation.
Any questions? Contact us at dbenyorganizer@gmail.com for a quick response.
DBE is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization.
Come and get it before all the great finds are gone! Please join us as we clear out a wide assortment of special items from the former Victoria Home. Check out our British and Royal Memorabilia, Glassware, China, Books, Heaters, Photos, Frames, Lamps, Fans, Furniture and so much more for you to take home. This is a tag sale not to be missed!
NO EARLY BIRDS
CASH ONLY
There are no Children’s Items or Clothing for Sale.
Do remember to bring your own bags.
Safety first: Please do not participate if you have recently been diagnosed with COVID and have not completed required quarantine as per the Westchester Department of Health.
We are celebrating the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III at our annual luncheon event.
DBENY invites you and your guests to join us for this special occasion. We will be raising money to benefit Seniors in need through Health Advocates for Older People.
Reception, 11:30 am
Three-course Luncheon, Ballroom, 12:30 PM
Wine and soft drinks available for purchase
Silent Auction, 50/50 Cash Raffle, and Prize Raffles
Coronation Quiz
We look forward to seeing you there! Ladies, hats are always encouraged at our event.
To register and for more information, please contact us at dbenyorganizer@gmail.com.
Photo Credit: Chris Boland
Come one, come all! Please join us for a most special sale of the following items being offered from the former Victoria Home. Christmas Items, Santa Suits, Glassware, China, Books, Heaters, Frames, Lamps, Fans, and so much more to take home. This is a tag sale not to be missed!
NO EARLY BIRDS
CASH ONLY
There are no Children’s Items or Clothing for Sale.
Do remember to bring your own bags.
Safety first: Please do not participate if you have recently been diagnosed with COVID and have not completed required quarantine as per the Westchester Department of Health.
Come one, come all! The Niagara Chapter of the Daughters of the British Empire in New York invites you and your guests to a very special “Autumn on Long Island” luncheon on Thursday, November 10.
We will be serving a three-course meal with a glass of wine. A Prize Raffle will be held. Additional wine and soft drinks available for purchase. $50 per person.
Proceeds will benefit seniors through Victoria Home Cares and The Life Enrichment Center at Oyster Bay.
Registration information:
Via mail: Please send your check no later than November 1, payable to “DBE Niagara Chapter” c/o Pamela Harwood, PO Box 1705, Bridgehampton, NY 11932
Via online: Pay $52 by credit card. Please click on this secure link https://square.link/u/Vx7EGMa4
Via scan: Use your mobile phone to scan the QR Code on the mailed invitation.
Any questions? Click to contact Laura Dougherty or Pamela Harwood for a quick response.
DBE is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization; $10 of your ticket price is tax deductible.
Come one, come all! Please join us for a most special sale of the following items being offered from the former Victoria Home. Find the perfect Glassware, China, Books, British and Royal Memorabilia, Pictures, Frames, Lamps, Fans, Clocks and so much more to take home. This is a tag sale not to be missed!
NO EARLY BIRDS
CASH ONLY
There are no Children’s Items or Clothing for Sale.
Do remember to bring your own bags.
Safety first: Please do not participate if you have recently been diagnosed with COVID and have not completed required quarantine as per the Westchester Department of Health.
Calling all the Ladies who brunch! Please join us and bring your friends and family to our Jubilee Brunch (plus our popular pub quiz and raffle).
$45 per person including a Mimosa or Bloody Mary. Proceeds to benefit Victoria Home Cares.
We look forward to seeing you there! To register and for more information, send us a request here.
Photo Credit: Jacob King/PA Wire/PA Images
Please note that this luncheon has been cancelled.
The Daughters of the British Empire will participate in the Centennial Flag Service of the New York Historic and Patriotic Societies to be held at St. Thomas Fifth Avenue on Sunday, November 14 at 4pm. The service, which is held annually in commemoration of Remembrance Day, features a procession of flags and banners of the historical and genealogical societies of New York. This is a spectacular event at which all are welcome. Masks will be required of all attendees and Vaccination Cards or Excelsior Passes will be required upon entry.
