What We Do

For more than a century, the members of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution have dedicated themselves to historical preservation, promotion of education, and encouragement of patriotic endeavor. These goals are as relevant now as they were when the organization was founded in 1890.

Rufus Fairbanks believes in working locally and thinking globally. Most of the ideals of our National Society are achieved at the local level, by members who are generous with their time and talents.

History

We believe in learning from our forebears. By preserving our history, we learn not only about the lives they led, but about ourselves and our posterity.

  • Preserving genealogical records, artifacts and historical documents, and making these items available through our libraries locally as well as at the state and national level

Education

Our members are passionate about the education of children and contributing to schools and student programs in a variety of ways, including:

  • Supporting DAR schools with both monetary donations and support with labels for education
    • Kate Duncan Smith DAR School, Grant, Alabama
    • Crossnore School, Crossnore, North Carolina
    • Hillside School, Marlborough, Massachusetts
    • Hindman Settlement School, Hindman, Kentucky
    • Berry College, Mount Berry, Georgia
  • Providing funds to American Indian children and schools, including:
    • Chemawa Indian School, Salem, Oregon
    • Bacone College, Muskogee, Oklahoma
  • Providing scholarships and awards to outstanding students in our county
  • Promoting education and citizenship through youth programs such as Children of the American Revolution, DAR Good Citizens, and Junior American Citizens
  • Sponsoring the American History Essay contests for youth in grades five through eight
  • Offering education through our local Liberty Bell Museum and our local schools

Patriotism

Our love of country is evident in the multitude of patriotic endeavors our chapter pursues, including:

  • Volunteering time to our local homeless veterans
  • Offering support to America’s service personnel in current conflicts abroad through care packages, phone cards, and other needed items
  • Sponsoring special programs promoting the Constitution during its official celebration week of September 17-23
  • Participating in naturalization ceremonies
  • DAR Good Citizens awards and medals
  • ROTC medals
  • Community Service awards

Participation in local events which commemorate our heritage shows the patriotism of our members, as we celebrate the brave men and women who forged our great country. Examples are Massing of the Colors, local parades such as the Fourth of July, Memorial Day, and Veterans Day.

Committees

Our chapter has many committees that provide numerous opportunities to volunteer throughout the year. Click here to learn more.