Friends of the Chancery of Arms
The Blue Dolphin Society
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Who We Are
The Blue Dolphin Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the charitable and educational initiatives of the Chancery of Arms. More broadly, we are also committed to the preservation, study, and promotion of protocol and ceremonial practices, heraldry, genealogy, vexillology, and the rich cultural heritage of the Caribbean region.
Our Mission
Our mission focuses on the following activities:
- Advancing Education & Scholarship
- We promote public understanding and academic study across heraldry, vexillology, genealogy, maritime signals, armorial practice, and related historical and cultural fields.
- Preserving Heritage
- We safeguard, study, interpret, and celebrate the unique cultural heritage, symbols, and identity of the Caribbean for current and future generations.
- Funding Academic & Cultural Initiatives
- We support research projects, publications, public lectures, exhibitions, archival collections, and educational programs focused on the rich traditions and institutions of the region.
- Educating & Inspiring Communities
- We connect the public with authoritative expertise, historical archives, and immersive programs designed to foster a deeper appreciation of regional history and culture.
- Fostering Public Access
- We ensure that scholarly, historical, and cultural resources—from armorial registers to genealogical archives—remain open, accessible, and beneficial to the wider public.
- Partnering with the Chancery of Arms
- We support collaborative educational and charitable programs undertaken alongside the Chancery of Arms, furthering our shared commitment to regional heritage.
- Grantmaking & Institutional Support
- We provide targeted funding and resources to qualified organizations, independent scholars, and regional educational programs that advance our charitable mission in the Caribbean and internationally.
The Chancery of Arms
The Chancery of Arms of the West Indies serves the nations of the Caribbean region, providing expert guidance on official ceremonial matters, diplomatic protocol, heraldry, family history, and vexillology.
Through our partnership, the Blue Dolphin Society helps ensure the Chancery has the resources required to support the Caribbean nations, serve the public, and develop and maintain authoritative archives and records for future generations.
Get Involved
Your support directly furthers the development and preservation of Caribbean culture and identity and funds educational and charitable outreach throughout the West Indies. As a registered 501(c)(3) organization, contributions to the Blue Dolphin Society are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
To learn more about membership opportunities and supporting the Society, please contact us at info@bluedolphinsociety.org.
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