Chapter activities
The Caswell‐Nash Chapter is proud to participate in activities that further the mission of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution: promoting patriotism, preserving American history and securing America’s future through better education for children. We annually participate in programs of the National Society and the North Carolina Society. Our chapter ...
Education
- Strongly supports DAR‐sponsored schools
- Supports the Joel Lane Chapter of the Children of the American Revolution (C.A.R.)
- Awards students through the DAR Good Citizens program and the American History Essay Contest
- Presents ROTC awards to qualifying cadets
Promoting patriotism
- Supports our veterans at the USO Center at RDU Airport and the Durham VA Hospital
- Honors qualifying recipients with our Community Service and Conservation awards
- Attends and supports Naturalization Ceremonies
- Participates in Memorial Day ceremony at the Raleigh cemetery, honoring those who have served
- Observes Constitution Week in September with various activities
Historic preservation
- Supports the National Society for preservation of the NSDAR buildings
- Participates in local historic programs, tours, and events
- Engages in local historic preservation projects such as preservation of historic cemeteries
Programs that focus on member enrichment
- Sponsors our chapter’s historical book club
- Hosts Genie Club, in which our members meet to learn about practical genealogy research and techniques through field trips and other activities
