The American Revolution on the Gulf Coast
Barbara Wiley, Captain Gilbreth Falls-Absolom Hooper Chapter member and co-author of “American Independence: The Spanish Secret,” presented an educational program at the Dona Ana Chapter in Las Cruces, New Mexico, on October 16, 2021. She covered the history of Bernardo de Galvez and the patriots across the Gulf Coast who served in the Spanish Military, donated money to the Revolution, or contributed goods and cattle.
Veterans Day with Montgomery County Texas Chapters
The five Montgomery County Texas Chapters (Coushatti Trace, Joanna Troutman, Margaret Montgomery, Spring Creek, & Twin Creeks) collaborated on a Veterans Day event honoring all veterans and commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Helping out at Paws for Purple Hearts
James McHenry Chapter, San Antonio, recently met at Paws for Purple Hearts, the first organization of its kind to offer Canine Assisted Warrior Therapy.
Dr Hammons Receives Medal for Education from TXDAR
Dr. Christopher Hammons, professor of government and director of the new Morris Family Center for Law and Liberty at Houston Christian University, received the Mary Smith Lockwood Founders Medal for Education for his exemplary achievement in promoting education outside of the formal educational process.
TXDAR Dedicates First America 250 Marker in Texas at the Spanish Governor’s Palace
The Texas Society Daughters of the American Revolution dedicated the first America 250! plaque in Texas during a special ceremony on November 12, 2022, at the Spanish Governor’s Palace in San Antonio, Texas.
A Prospective Member Workshop Success Story
On Saturday, April 9th, Lubbock’s two DAR chapters and District IX Director Libby White presented a full day of workshops at the Mahon Library in downtown Lubbock. The meeting space was large with nice tables and chairs and plenty of space for a welcome table with brochures and information about the library, the South Plains Genealogical Society, DAR, SAR, and scouts.
