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.
Community Contributions in Cedar Park
San Gabriel Chapter in Cedar Park, Texas, collected donations in support of the Cedar Park Victim Services Division. This division of the Cedar Park Police Department is committed to protecting the rights of and providing services to victims of violent crime.
Flag Retirement Ceremony
Lady Washington Chapter partnered with BSA Troop 1665 for a Flag Retirement Ceremony in Woodlawn Garden of Memories Cemetery, Spring, Texas
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.
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.
