Historic Preservation

We work regularly with other historical societies to place historic markers and wreaths in remembrance of historical events, sites, and leaders.

In the 1970s, the Daughters in our chapter collected brief vignettes of their Patriots into a small booklet, Patriot Ancestors Remembered, the cover of which was hand-drawn by one of them. That booklet is part of our heritage and our members carry on this tradition. We invite our members to preserve the memory of their Patriots by contributing a brief profile to this booklet. At our meetings, we occasionally present a “Patriot Spotlight” in which a portion of the ancestor’s history is shared and their memory is renewed.

The flagpole and flag in front of our chapter house was erected to preserve the memory of one of our most outstanding, energetic, and devoted members, Juanita W. Williams. She organized our Children of the American Revolution Society and inspired and encouraged us all. Our members installed a plaque to perpetuate the memory of her invaluable contributions and the importance she placed on the DAR values of patriotism, education, and history.

We collaborate with the local May Museum, which is associated with our Patriot and preserves an 18th-century kitchen and living areas, as well as a quilt and textile collection. This picture shows items used in colonial and Revolutionary times for spinning and weaving.

Our chapter works with the National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century, the Sons of the American Revolution, and the Dr. Robert Williams Society, Children of the American Revolution.

Photos this page are courtesy of the chapter archives.

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