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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
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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.
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“Let’s roll.”
Worth the read every year. #neverforget
Todd: Hello… Operator…listen to me…I can’t speak very loud. – This is an emergency. I’m a passenger on a United flight to San Francisco.. We have a situation here….Our plane has been hijacked…..can you understand me?
Lisa: (exhaling a deep breath to herself) I understand… Can the hijackers see you talking on the phone?
Todd: No
Lisa: Can you tell me how many hijackers are on the plane?
Todd: There are three that we know of.
Lisa: Can you see any weapons? What kind of weapons do they have?
Todd: Yes…. they don’t have guns….they have knives – they took over the plane with knives.
Lisa: Do you mean…like steak knives?
Todd: No, these are razor knives…like box cutters.
Lisa: Can you tell what country these people are from?
Todd: No…..I don’t know. They sound like they’re from the mid-east.
Lisa: Have they said what they want?
Todd: Someone announced from the cockpit that there was a bomb on board. He said he was the captain and to stay in our seats and stay quiet.
He said that they were meeting these men’s demands and returning to the airport… It was very broken English, and… I’m telling you…it sounded fake!
Lisa: Ok sir, please give me your name.
Todd: My name is Todd Beamer.
Lisa: Ok Todd….my name is Lisa…Do you know your flight number? If you can’t remember, it’s on your ticket.
Todd: It’s United Flight 93.
Lisa: Now Todd, can you try to tell me exactly what happened?
Todd: Two of the hijackers were sitting in first class near the cockpit. A third one was sitting near the back of the coach section. The two up. front got into the cockpit somehow; there was shouting. The third hijacker said he had a bomb. It looks like a bomb. He’s got it tied to his waist with a red belt of some kind.
Lisa: So is the door to the cockpit open?
Todd: No, the hijackers shut it behind them.
Lisa: Has anyone been injured?
Todd: Yes, ..they…they killed one passenger sitting in first class. There’s been lots of shouting. We don’t know if the pilots are dead or alive. A flight attendant told me that the pilot and copilot had been forced from the cockpit and may have been wounded.
Lisa: Where is the 3rd hijacker now Todd?
Todd: He’s near the back of the plane. They forced most of the passengers into first class. There are fourteen of us here in the back. Five are flight attendants. He hasn’t noticed that I slipped into this pantry to get the phone. The guy with the bomb ordered us to sit on the floor in the rear of the plane……….oh Jesus.. Help!
Lisa: Todd….are you ok? Tell me what’s happening!
Todd: Hello…..We’re going down….I think we’re going to crash……Wait – wait a minute. No, we’re leveling off….we’re ok. I think we may be turning around…..That’s it – we changed directions. Do you hear me….we’re flying east again.
Lisa: Ok Todd…. What’s going on with the other passengers?
Todd: Everyone is… really scared. A few passengers with cell phones have made calls to relatives. A guy, Jeremy, was talking to his wife just before the hijacking started. She told him that hijackers had crashed two planes into the World Trade Center……Lisa is that true??
Lisa: Todd…..I have to tell you the truth…..it’s very bad. The World Trade Center is gone. Both of the towers have been destroyed.
Todd: Oh God —help us!
Lisa: A third plane was taken over by terrorists. It crashed into the Pentagon in Washington DC. Our country is under attack….and I’m afraid that your plane may be part of their plan.
Todd: Oh dear God. Dear God…….Lisa, will you do something for me?
Lisa: I’ll try….if I can….Yes.
Todd: I want you to call my wife and my kids for me and tell them what’s happened. Promise me you’ll call..
Lisa: I promise – I’ll call.
Community note
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usatoday.com/story/news/fac…
nps.gov/flni/learn/his…
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A YEAR HAS PASSED
Ambrose Ransom of the NGS writes a reflection on the anniversary of the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
Read “On Charlie Kirk”
Link below 👇
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Going to be speaking at this on October 17 in Central Virginia, hope as many of you as possible can attend.
You can get approved at eastcoastforum.com/
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Good morning everyone!
The Vetus Dominium Club has an event going on October 17th in central Virginia.
Special guests include Will Tanner, George Bagby, Simon Imm, and Kevin Deanna.
Please, if you're interested in heritage events like this, consider attending. We're in this fight together. See the quoted post below for more details.
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.
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I shall be in attendance, and you will be able to purchase copies of my newest book (unavailable anywhere else in the world). Come join us!
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.
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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
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Vetus Dominium Club retweeted
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.
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Nil Desperandum is one of my favorite phrases put out during the founding era. Never blackpill.
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250 years of the greatest nation the world has ever seen. Here’s to 250 more! Happy July 4th.
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THE FIRSTEST WITH THE MOSTEST IS THE FIRSTEST BACKSTEST
Tonight on Chapter House, @NotMeNotYouAlso is joined once again by the Virginia men of the @VAChapterOGC to talk about all the wonderful things they’ve been up to in the Old Dominion. Live at 9PM EST!
Link below ⬇️
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