The Daughters of the British Empire in the State of Connecticut was incorporated in May 1930 in the same month as the formation of the Trafalgar Chapter in Westport.

The original aims were social interaction, good fellowship, a closer relationship between English speaking peoples, and the support of a Home for Aged Men and Women.

The DBE in Connecticut, along with the other Eastern District states, supported The Victoria Home in Ossining NY until its closure in 2020.

The Home had two distinguished visitors. In 1954 Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, visited the Home and took tea with the residents. Another famous visitor was the popular 1930’s actress, Gracie Fields.

Over the years the Chapters of the DBE in Connecticut have run many successful fundraisers which have benefited the most vulnerable members of our local communities.

In 2000, Connecticut hosted the National Convention of the DBE at the Marriott Hotel in Stamford under the direction of its then State President. The Mayor of Stamford, Daniel P. Malloy, proclaimed May 20, 2000, as “Daughters of the British Empire Day” and “proudly recognized the outstanding commitment and loyalty of the DBE’s throughout the State of Connecticut.”