- The UDC thanks Governor Youngkin for vetoing HB 1699. (5/2/2025) - With so many more important issues facing Virginians, we regret that the Governor and his hardworking staff are forced to spend any time scrutinizing this divisive and unnecessary legislation. Attempts to revoke our tax-exempt status are not only unjust but are acts of targeted discrimination. Stripping tax exemptions from specific...
- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (4/2/2025) - Diversity in Defense of the South Exhibition Grand Opening with special video presentation: America’s Forgotten People of Color April 7, 2025 thru September 30, 2025 United Daughters of the Confederacy Memorial Building – Library and Museum 328 N. Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA General Public Monday – Friday 10 AM...
- Statement by Julie Hardaway, President General, 2024-2026, of the United Daughters of the Confederacy: (3/25/2025) - “We commend Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin for his recommendation on House Bill 1699, which allows more time for thoughtful consideration of the unfair and divisive nature of this legislation. Stripping tax-exempt status from specific nonprofit organizations sets a dangerous precedent, threatening the integrity of charitable and historical groups across our...
- UDC opposes Virginia bill eliminating tax-exempt status (1/22/2025) - United Daughters of the Confederacy (UDC) opposes elimination of the tax-exempt status of any non-profit organization in any state, including Virginia, and deems Virginia House Bill 1699 unnecessary and divisive. The passage of the bill would affect the non-profit organization founded in 1894; the UDC’s Richmond headquarters of nearly 12,000...
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