Williamsburg post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 4639, known as the Blacknall-Chess Post. Part of District 3 of the Department of Virginia. Chartered on 16 November 1945 by returning veterans of the Second World War. The post runs a canteen and rents its hall out. Members are veterans of overseas service who support fellow veterans and their families, run the Voice of Democracy and Patriot's Pen youth essay contests, and take part in community service.