Vetus Dominium Club

Today is a historic day which goes by several names. Here in the US, we call it Veteran's Day. In Europe, it is known as Remembrance Day. Both are recent evolutions from the original reason for today's uniqueness: Armistice Day. On the eleventh hour, of the eleventh day, of the eleventh month, the Great War came to a close. The borders on the Western front froze in place. The guns of chaos turned silent, their barrels growing cold. Weary, but excited soldiers, partially in disbelief, would finally return home to rebuild their lives and their nations. The booms of war would reverberate and find their final ring in weathered ears. Peace would come at last. No more Brother Wars. Below is an excerpt from the diary of Virginian private Homer E. Simpson the day the Armistice was enacted, and a reflection the day after. November 11th, 1918 At 10:30 Major Willis came by and said, “Boys keep your heads down; it will all be over in half of an hour.” The major had a smile on his face… We thought that he had probably lost his mind… At 11:00 sharp all firing ceased. We were bewildered… Every now and then someone would say, “There must be something to it.” November 12th, 1918 Two days ago we were [a] hardened mechanical group…. not thinking that life was worth living. Nothing mattered except a horror of lying wounded on the battlefield. We gave no thought to the future… It was just a toss-up with me whether I got bumped off or lived through Hell. Happy Armistice Day

In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie, In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields. Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae, 1915 On this sacred Remembrance Sunday, take time to thank God for the saints who have gone before you in the race of endurance. The memory of those who raised you and formed your virtue shall never grow old.

We, as Christians, are unified with one another in the Holy Spirit, sent to us from God the Father, because we were made righteous through the atonement of Jesus Christ's sanctifying death on the cross, burial, and resurrection. We are blessed to be raised in the newness of life, to live with the Spirit, and to walk with God in obedience and faith. This remarkable day reminds us of our unification with those who have gone before us, those who stand with us today, and those who will succeed us in the harvest for Christ's Kingdom. In God's revelation to the apostle John, it is written that in the coming days, the Great Dragon (Satan, the enemy of Christ) will raise up two beasts to create a perverted trifecta, a mockery of the triune nature of our God. The Great Dragon and his beasts raise an army of unbelievers and make war with the saints. For a short while, they will be victorious. They will conquer the saints for the rule of the Earth. Pray for those saints, that they will not be downtrodden, and that they will not grow weary in service to the King of Kings. Because in the end, when Christ returns, we win. “[12] Here is the patience of the saints; here are those who keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. [13] Then I heard a voice from heaven saying to me, “Write: ‘Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.’ ” “Yes,” says the Spirit, “that they may rest from their labors, and their works follow them.”” Revelation 14:12-13 Happy All Saints Day. Pray for the saint, past, present, and future, who will take up his cross and bear it for the king. Christ is King.

Five hundred and nine years ago today, Martin Luther stood for his faith and upheld the virtues and integrity of God's word by sacrificing his occupation, status, and potentially his life in opposition to the established religion. His actions were not meant as a rebellion, but as a question searching for justification which the church could not provide, and so, he was persecuted. God blessed him and his work for the remainder of his life, and carried his legacy into the new age of Christianity on Earth. Our forebearers carried the flame even at the penalty of death. Wars were fought and nations emerged. Over the past four hundred years, this day has been a part of the Virginian liturgical calendar, celebrating the spark of the reformation. Our heritage as Virginians has been one of rebellion from tyranny and allegiance to God. Many Virginian men have clung to what is true and fought viscously and jealously to safeguard that truth in the face of abhorrent evil and impossible force. From the separation from the church of England, to the secession from the Union, Virginia has stood tall for virtue in the face of total evil. Today, we remember and celebrate our ancestral heritage, and possibly one of the sources of our fervent rebellion to evil. Will you stand up for the truth or God's word and Virginian virtue today? Happy Reformation Day, Virginia!

What is the Vetus Dominium Club? In 1607, our ancestors began the labor we have inherited: the establishment of a people, the creation of a nation, the dedication of the faith, and the preservation of their rights as Englishmen. Today, their effort has been undermined and attacked. The question of inheritance is central to the problems we face in the 21st century. Modern Virginians remain increasingly atomized and detached from the deep and rich roots of their ancient history. Today’s culture encourages Virginians, particularly young Virginians, to deconstruct and revolt, and when that is done, they are left without any support, brothers, or loved ones. Vetus Dominium was founded to address these challenges. We aim to create opportunities for Virginians to build fellowship, reconnect with their heritage, develop culture, and grow as leaders. The Vetus Dominium Club is a fraternal organization dedicated to fostering growth in members and stewardship aimed at the Old Dominion. We seek to recover and restore the sacred history of Virginia and to preserve the blessing passed down to us for future posterity. We are an affiliated chapter of the Old Glory Club and pursue the larger mission of supporting the nationwide effort to recover, restore, and honor the traditions, legacy, and history of America. The Christian faith serves as the cornerstone of our club. God, through his most wise and holy providence, has ordained the existence of us as individuals, as a club, as a nation, as people. He has ordained our heritage and our culture. With faith in Jesus Christ’s work on the cross, the wisdom and providence of the Father, and the guiding hand of the Holy Spirit, our nation was birthed, and we were made of its clay. Our members embrace God’s creative love and providence that He has blessed our nation with. To the best of our ability, living in accordance with His command and in preservation of that which He created and ordained out of his love. We zealously carry this out, for when we fall short, our confidence is grounded in his promise. Vetus Dominium members reconcile, embrace, and sing with confidence in their inheritance. With honor and respect, we embrace the Yankee and the Dixie, the Puritan and the Planter, the Old British Stock here and afar. We reconcile ourselves with the fact that God has made us in the shadow of what has come before and has bestowed upon us a rich and glorious history, land, and kinsmen. We refuse to disavow our inheritance and bring shame unto ourselves, our ancestors, and our God. It is by spirit the Heritage Virginian that we bring glory to them by carrying on their will and preserving their gifts. "The LORD God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to work it and keep it." Genesis 2:15 As members, we carry out this most ancient command, with trust in God’s creative love and providence and informed by our patrimony. We lead ourselves, our families, and society towards a healthier, stronger, and more righteous future. In our stewardship, we dutifully preserve, cultivate, and create in service of our obligations, from God, from our inheritance, and to the future. We were created for this purpose, and our patrimony was handed down to us with the trust that we are the men able to carry this out. Our members are brothers. The joy we hold in our shared faith, blood, and inheritance overshadows the differences in politics and philosophy. We honor each other with the virtues we inherited from Benjamin Franklin’s Book of Virtues, the lessons from George Washington’s Rules of Civility, and from God-breathed Scripture. We elevate our brothers in our hearts, supporting them as we give them our ear, lifting them up to higher heights, as they lift us up. When honor fails, and conflict arises, our members swiftly seek reconciliation as we have with our God and our inheritance. Keep the matter private, take care with sensitivity, and hold no grudges. We acknowledge that we represent something bigger than ourselves, and we give our utmost to honor the highest. We boldly proclaim the Vetus Dominium, its faith, inheritance, obligations, and brotherhood in our dress, demeanor, and creative outlets. Our deep love and admiration for who we are will distinguish us from the world, full of self-hate and disgust. Members are encouraged and expected to challenge and push themselves and their brothers to grow as men. To burn away the deadwood from a society that debases its males and make way for a flowering dogwood. Our members are expected to take the initiative in exemplifying their Faith, Patrimony, Stewardship, Fraternity, and Aesthetics. The Vetus Dominium Club is seeking to build a fraternal organization for Virginians to make good men better. We desire to reconnect with the history robbed from us and rebuild a bold and unapologetic continuity. This involves re-enactments, battlefield tours, hosting events, meeting with friends, and much more. Our club also encourages our members to get involved within their local communities through services, education, and charity, and to attend church when possible. The Old Glory Club and its chapters are not a political organization and do not endorse candidates or policy platforms. Our mission is still to steward society, honor history, and live boldly within our communities for the health and prosperity of our posterity and the betterment of our communities. To these ends, while direct political action is not part of our mission, the Vetus Dominium Club seeks to educate its members about politics to develop a realist attitude towards our modern situation and how it relates to men pursuing our values in the future. Will you contribute to the fight for our faith, freedom and heritage? To get involved, contact us at VetusDominiumClub@proton.me

October 17 is drawing near. The Vetus Dominium Club invites you to East Coast Forum 2026: Nil Desperandum, in the greater Charlottesville area. Friends and members of Old Glory Club chapters will spend the day in fellowship, fine dining, and conversation on the duties of the present age. The program runs from noon into the evening, with lunch and dinner provided, a slate of speakers, a panel of the Club’s finest, and time to meet the men beside you. Among the exclusive vendors: @msvendrilloco— American-made custom clothing: suits, sport coats, shirts, and ties, cut for men who still dress the part. @ConfederateShop— A shop devoted to Confederate history and heritage, in print and in person. @TallMenBooks— History, literature, and reaction from Old Louisiana, brought to the table by one of the day’s speakers. @HariSel57511397— Science fiction from Isaac Young, a rising star in the scene. Lodging is not included, but hotels and short-term rentals are nearby. If you are already on the wait-list, check your inbox and secure your ticket today. If you have not yet applied, submit your contact info at eastcoastforum.com We look forward to seeing you in the Commonwealth. Nil Desperandum.

October is almost here. On the 17th, the Vetus Dominium Club will host East Coast Forum 2026: Nil Desperandum in the greater Charlottesville area. A full day of fellowship, fine dining, and serious conversation among men of the Old Glory Club and our friends. Speakers include: @Will_Tanner_1,@VDAREJamesK,@TallMenBooks, and @Immpresario, with vendors, a chapter panel, and time enough to build the friendships that outlast a single evening. Virginia has always asked something of the men who inherit her. This forum is for those willing to answer. If you are on the wait-list, check your inbox and claim your ticket. If you have not applied, go to eastcoastforum.com and get signed up today. We will see you in the Commonwealth. Nil Desperandum.

For those who have been on the wait-list for the event, emails have been going out to purchase your tickets. Don't delay, check your inbox and secure your attendance at the East Coast Forum 2026 today! For those who haven't yet done so, sign up on the wait-list to get vetted at: eastcoastforum.com We are looking forward to seeing you in October.

The Vetus Dominium Club is honored to announce our upcoming event, the East Coast Forum 2026: Nil Desperandum. "Never Despair." Virginia has never been defined by a single generation, but by a long succession of men who accepted the responsibilities of their own age. From the uncertain days of the first colonial settlements, where a fragile foothold became the foundation of a new civilization, to the generation that declared independence and secured the liberties upon which our nation was built, each era demanded courage equal to its challenges. The trials did not end there. During the War between the States, Virginians endured hardship that tested the endurance of families, communities, and institutions. In the generations that followed, the Commonwealth entered an age of industrialization, reform, and sweeping social change. The Progressive Era brought new opportunities alongside new questions about the relationship between government, community, and the individual. Each age presented its own uncertainties, yet every generation was called to preserve what was best from the past while preparing for the future. Today, we stand in another such moment. The challenges before us are different in form, but familiar in principle. Every generation inherits both the blessings and burdens left by those who came before. Whether those inheritances are strengthened or diminished depends upon the character, wisdom, and perseverance of those entrusted with them. The East Coast Forum exists to bring together men who recognize that responsibility. Friends and members of Old Glory Club chapters from across the country will gather for an evening of fine dining, fellowship, and thoughtful discussion centered on the principles that have shaped our civilization and the work required to preserve them for generations yet unborn. More than a series of speeches, the forum is an opportunity to meet accomplished men from a variety of professions, exchange ideas, build lasting friendships, and strengthen a growing network committed to service, leadership, and the cultivation of enduring institutions. There are moments in history when the future appears uncertain. Yet history also teaches that civilizations are renewed not by despair, but by men who refuse to surrender to it. That is the meaning of Nil Desperandum. We hope you will join us in the Commonwealth where so many defining chapters of American history were written, and add your own chapter to the story still being told. How to sign up: Give us an email to get vetted at: vetusdominiumclub@proton.me or contact your local OGC representative for more info. What to expect: On October 17, 2026, join us in the greater Charlottesville area for a full day of fellowship starting at noon and ending late in the evening. Lunch and dinner will be provided by event caterers. There will be a lineup of prestigious speakers including: @Will_Tanner_1 @VDAREJamesK @TallMenBooks @Immpresario We will also have exclusive vendors, a panel of the Old Glory Club’s finest, and ample time to mingle with your fellow attendees. Lodging will not be provided but is available nearby in various hotels and short-term rentals if you are planning on an overnight stay. We look forward to welcoming you. Sincerely, The Vetus Dominium Club