Day 17 of 110: Box Tops for Education

(Originally Published Thursday, January 30, 2014 – Blogger: One Daughter’s Point of View)

Today’s “110 Years in 110 Days” continues to focus on DAR’s emphasis on education as we encourage Colonel Joseph Winston Chapter members to collect Box Tops for Education to send to the six DAR supported schools. And today we’ll hear about another of these six DAR Supported Schools – Hindman Settlement School in Kentucky.

Hindman Settlement School, founded in 1902, focuses on education and service programs that address critical needs of the region’s youth and adults, promote cultural awareness and build upon Appalachia’s rich cultural heritage. The school also offers programs and education specific to dyslexia.

Like Hillside, Hindman Settlement School has long ties to DAR.

Settlement School co-founder, May Stone, who was affiliated with the School until her death in 1946, was among the first generation of women to be active in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).

Born in 1867, Ms. Stone was the daughter of Henry Stone, a Confederate officer, and Patricia Bourne Stone. Her great grandfather on her mother’s side fought in the American Revolution.

According to a ledger kept by Ms. Stone, Hindman Settlement School was receiving gifts from DAR chapters as early as 1904. In 1921 it became a NSDAR-approved school. The Settlement School is fortunate to be one of only six schools in the United States with such a designation. Several DAR officers and members have served on the Settlement School’s board of directors.

Hindman Settlement School continues to receive financial assistance from DAR chapters and members, including scholarships, material donations and genuine personal interest.