Category: Historic Preservation

Historic Preservation, New Horizons, and a Family Connection at Davenport Cemetery

Karen McCloskey, a daughter from the San Antonio de Bexar chapter, shares her special narrative relating to the Davenport Cemetery near Nacogdoches, Texas, and her New Horizons Capstone Project that highlighted Historic Preservation in an exceptional and very personal way.

Excellence in Historic Preservation at Spring Creek Chapter

Spring Creek Chapter had the honor of awarding member, Marianne Deadmon, the Historic Preservation Committee Certificate and medal for Excellence in Historic Preservation for her amazing work in Eldorado, OK.

Sister Grove Chapter Refinishes Historical Marker

Members of Sister Grove Chapter Van Alstyne refinished the Van Alstyne Historical Marker in...

Historian Dr. Elizabeth Cobbs Visits the Lone Star Chapter

Lone Star Chapter DAR hosted a visit from Dr. Elizabeth Cobbs, who spoke about her book, The Hello...

Margo Williams and Charles Cook Receive the TXDAR Historic Preservation Medal

TXDAR Historic Preservation Medal winners Margot Williams and Charles Cook of Houston, Harris...

Re-facing Historical Markers

Historical markers are erected to inform the public about sites of historic interest, or to commemorate people, events or places of significance. When a historic marker ages and becomes weathered by the elements, it becomes necessary to “re-face” it.