Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. upcoming events

South East Region Conference (April 17, 2026)

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

78^th SOUTH EAST REGION CONFERENCE

Friday, April 17, 2026 – Sunday, April 19, 2026.

The Waymark Chattanooga

Tapestry Collection by Hilton

736 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN, 37402

Magnolia Chapter – Host

Hotel Reservation Deadline: March 17, 2026

Reservations 1-888-446-6677.

(Mention Gold Star Wives of America Inc. and Magnolia Chapter

to receive the established and agreed upon rate).

*For questions, please email Karen Nance at karenhnance@gmail.com*

May Book Discussion (May 06, 2026)

Wed, 06 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Sisters in Arms by Kaia Alderson. This book depicts the story of 6888^th Postal Directory Battalion, the only black female US Army Unit to serve in Europe in WWII. You may have seen the Netflix Six Triple Eight (6888) and think you know the whole story…..This book goes into so much more of the story of these women who broke barriers and did what they were told could not be done.

Please join us Wednesday May 6^th at 7:00 PM Eastern, 6:00 PM Central, 5:00 PM Mountain, and 4:00 PM Pacific.

Whether you have read the book or not, please join us for a chance to meet other members and share our thoughts and experiences.

*Registration closes at 11:59 pm EST on May 5th*

Agent Orange (May 13, 2026)

Wed, 13 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

GSW would like to invite you to this informative session on the many resources available to the families left behind because of their loved one’s exposure to Agent Orange. We will also have time for discussion on how Agent Orange has affected you and your family.

THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL. MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS ARE INVITED. If you know someone who would benefit by attending this event, you may invite them and share the link. Please encourage potential GSW members to attend our event – a great way to outreach.

Please join us Wednesday May 13th at 7:00 PM Eastern, 6:00 PM Central, 5:00 PM Mountain, and 4:00 PM Pacific.

*Registration closes at 11:59 pm EST on May 12th*

June Book Discussion (June 10, 2026)

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Two Souls Indivisible by James Hirsch. This is the true story of two Vietnam POW’s - One black – one white. Their very survival depends on the support they give each other. Heartbreaking and uplifting at the same time, their story is unforgettable.

Please join us Wednesday June 10^th at 7:00 PM Eastern, 6:00 PM Central, 5:00 PM Mountain, and 4:00 PM Pacific.

Whether you have read the book or not, please join us for a chance to meet other members and share our thoughts and experiences.

*Registration closes at 11:59 pm EST on June 9th*

81st National Convention (July 22, 2026)

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT

81st National Convention

Gold Star Wives of America, Inc

Wyndham Gettysburg

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

July 22- 26, 2026

Early Registration Closing June 15th!

*Please leave a voicemail indicating you want to register for Convention if your call is missed.*

Purple Heart Day (August 07, 2026)

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT