Events
Join us in celebrating a century of service at our Centennial Festival —
a day filled with joy, community, and celebration!
Proudly hosted in partnership with the
Village of Brookfield and Brookfield Zoo Chicago
This is a rain or shine event. Please come prepared for any weather so you can enjoy the full day of festivities!
SAVE THE DATE!
Mark you calendars for our annual Victorian Tea! Times to be announced closer to the event.
Join us for our Annual Western District Meeting at the Embassy Suites in Arcadia, CA. Guests will want to attend our welcome reception on Friday with our Meeting to follow the next day. On Sunday we invite you to enjoy Afternoon tea at the British Home!
We can't wait to welcome you to the 38th Annual British Faire and Tea, an enchanting event hosted by the Daughters of the British Empire in Kansas! Prepare to be transported across the pond to experience the charm and elegance of a traditional British Faire and Tea.
Please Note: We have a new location! Join us on November 15th at Community Covenant Church 15700 W 87th St Pkwy, Lenexa, KS 66219
Save the date! More information to follow.
You’re invited! Join DBE in Kansas for a delightful evening of conversation and connection. This is your chance to discover more about our organization, built on:
Sisterhood — Lifelong friendships and fellowship
Heritage — Celebrating and preserving British & Commonwealth traditions
Volunteering — Supporting local charities and our British Home
Enjoy Light Refreshments Served with Tea & Wine
August 7th, 2025
5:30 - 7:30
Villa Medici Clubhouse
RSVP to dbekansas@gmail.com by August 5th
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!
Come and join this informal get together and enjoy an ice cream cone or banana split.
Hosted by DBE - Bard of Avon and Magna Carta Chapters
Join us for an evening of fun, food, and friendly competition at Minsky’s Pizza – 5105 Main St, Kansas City, MO on Thursday, July 17 | 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Tickets: $25 per guest - Purchase Tickets NOW!
Reserve your spot early — space is limited!
Form your team (4-6 guests) and put your British knowledge to the test!
We’ll dive into rounds of pub quiz questions covering: Art • History • Royalty • Screen • Music • and more!
https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/pub-quiz-night-member-only-event
DBE Idaho is hosting a Meet & Greet event in Mountain Home, and we truly hope you'll be able to join us for a delightful gathering:
Saturday, June 28th, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm
Sweetbriar Vineyard and Winery
12150 US-20, Mountain Home, ID 83647
We’re putting together a relaxing event of cheese and wine tasting with a selection of cheeses Hard salami, nuts, blackberries and strawberries, ice cream and dark chocolate. It’s the perfect opportunity to enjoy the beautiful setting of DBE member Tamara Mackenthun and her husband's winery, connect with fellow members from Crown Jewels and Tea Rose chapters, and share with prospective members more about what a DBE chapter in Mountain Home can offer.
Please join us for an afternoon of fun. Tea is $35 per person.
Join us for a delightful afternoon tea at Cantata The British Home to celebrate their 100th Anniversary! DBE booths, entertainment and more! Save the date with more details to follow.
Join us for a fun afternoon of delicious Strawberries and Tea, along with other delicious potluck items, at our Annual Membership drive and Strawberry Tea! Consider becoming a member of DBE, a 501(3)(c) non-profit organization comprised of women with British Commonwealth ancestry.
Work on your craft projects while you socialize! Bring a friend!
The Crown Chapter of DBE in Pennsylvania invites you to an afternoon tea to mark 80 years since the end of WWII, featuring the brew that got us through. $38 per guest, $45 for gluten free offering
DBE in Connecticut invites you to celebrate DBE Founder’s Day and the 80th Anniversary of V.E. Day with a British-style Afternoon Buffet.
Contact dbeinct@gmail.com for details
Please join us for Afternoon Tea to help us celebrate our sisters in the Pickwick Chapter (Houston) for 75 years in the DBE. Donation of $25.00 per person. Event runs from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
The Florence Nightingale Chapter will be serving food and beverages for the city Memorial Day Street Fair
DBE New York's Annual Spring Benefit Luncheon will take place on May 8th, 2025 in NYC. The event includes a 3-course luncheon, silent auction, 50/50 cash raffle, prize raffles, and a trivia quiz. All proceeds will benefit a local charity. Contact us for details.
Saturday, May 3rd in Meridian
Country Store hours 11 am to 3 pm
Cream Tea served on the hour at 12 noon, 1 pm, or 2 pm - seating limited
RSVP with the number of tickets needed. Tickets are $10 each.
Email: dbetearose@gmail.com for tickets and directions
The Board members of your 35th Administration are so excited to invite you to Philadelphia — the city of Brotherly and Sisterly Love! Held at the Warwick Rittenhouse Square Hotel in Philadelphia, PA, the 2025 National Council Meeting is a great place to meet DBE members from across the US. Our business agenda is very full and, in addition to updates from our State Societies and our Homes, you will learn more about our DBE history and attend break-out meetings to expand your DBE knowledge and skills.
Come and enjoy a fun filled family afternoon with delicious treats, entertainment and shopping for a good cause.
With a chance to sample the competition entries and see the announcement of winners and star baker!
$5 Entry
Daughters of the British Empire in Louisiana invite you to a British Afternoon Tea. $40 per person. Hats encouraged!
DBE Kansas Chapters Lady Nancy Astor and Somerset House welcome you to A Day at the Races Spring Tea. A delightful Afternoon Tea will be served along with a hat contest, raffle giveaway, shopping, and an on-theme talk with our guest speaker.
Tickets are available on Eventbrite. Guests wanting to sit together must buy tickets under one name. Changes to seating arrangements cannot be made after tickets are purchased. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Join the Centre Court and Wimbledon Chapters of the DBE in Tennessee for an elegant afternoon featuring a delightful traditional British tea, a stunning fashion show, and entertainment. Don’t miss the Door Prizes and the exciting Best Spring Hat Contest! Tickets are $45 each, with tables of 8 available for group reservations.
DBE in Idaho invites you to join them for a fun Bingo Night! $35 per person for games, prizes, dinner and drinks! Email DBEIdaho@gmail.com for more information.
ACM and Lunch
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Registration
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Lunch & Raffle
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Meeting
Our first DBE Sip and craft event was a great success with several members and a guest getting together to share projects and enjoy each other's company so we are hosting another one! This time on a Tuesday.
Colorado will host it’s ACM on March 22nd. Besides the business meeting, we will have a toast to the King and a luncheon. Please register by March 14th.
DBE Kansas will hold their ACM on March 15th. Lunch will be catered by Johnny Cascone's restaurant. Each chapter is responsible for bringing one raffle basket to be raffled off at the end of the meeting.
Members and guests are invited to attend the Annual Council Meeting of DBE Idaho. Business meeting, followed by a luncheon and a speaker from the Jane Austen Society. There will also be a raffle - please bring some cash for the chance to win some fabulous prizes!
The President & Officers cordially invite you to attend the Annual Council Meeting & Luncheon. The business meeting is open to all DBE members. Please RSVP by March 7th.
Our members and guests will enjoy a casual lunch, followed by a performance of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas.
To learn more about the DBE in NJ, visit dbeinnj.org.
Save the date! More information to follow.
Lady Anne Arundel Chapter will have a Craft & British table at their local vendor fair. Stop by for great holiday finds!
For more information on the event, please contact Wendy Kotler at dbeladyannearundel@verizon.net. For more information on DBE in MD, visit dbenational.org/maryland.
