(Originally Published Monday, March 17, 2014 – Blogger: One Daughter’s Point of View) Friends in Liberty: North Carolina in the American Revolution is a production of the North Carolina Museum of History and was funded by the NC Society Daughters of the American Revolution State Officer's Club. This video is available online from the North Carolina… Continue reading Day 30 of 110: Friends in Liberty
Day 29 of 110: American History Through the Eyes of Revolutionary Children
(Originally Published Monday, March 17, 2014 – Blogger: One Daughter’s Point of View) Each year, DAR sponsors an essay contest targeted at children in grades 5-8. This year's contest noted that the Revolutionary War dramatically changed the lives of children during the Revolution. Some actually followed their fathers into battle; others stayed home and assumed new… Continue reading Day 29 of 110: American History Through the Eyes of Revolutionary Children
Day 28 of 110: Kangaroos
(Originally Published Thursday, February 13, 2014 – Blogger: One Daughter’s Point of View) DAR and the DAR supported schools have a secret weapon - DAR Junior Members. Junior members of the DAR are women who are aged 18-35 and are active and vital members of Today's DAR. One of the projects of the Junior Members is the Helen… Continue reading Day 28 of 110: Kangaroos
Day 27 of 110: Lincoln and American History
(Originally Published Wednesday, February 12, 2014 – Blogger: One Daughter’s Point of View) One of the DAR committees focuses on American History - and what better day to talk about American History than today which is Lincoln's birthday. Of course, DAR has always placed an emphasis on education and American History in particular. Take a… Continue reading Day 27 of 110: Lincoln and American History
Day 26 of 110: Hoot! Hoot!
(Originally Published Tuesday, February 11, 2014 – Blogger: One Daughter’s Point of View) I've noted in prior blogs (days 16 and 17 to be specific) that DAR has made a commitment to certain schools and absolutely has included education in its overall objectives. What I've not noted is the fact that DAR has a pin for everything! And I… Continue reading Day 26 of 110: Hoot! Hoot!
Day 25 of 110: House Beautiful
(Originally Published Saturday, February 8, 2014 – Blogger: One Daughter’s Point of View) I've noted on occasion events that have taken place at the DAR National Headquarters. Some of these were part of past historic events, such as the farewell concert of Marian Anderson; others were more recent like yesterday's photo of our National Board of Management decked out… Continue reading Day 25 of 110: House Beautiful
Day 24 of 110: Your Ruby Red Heart
(Originally Published Friday, February 7, 2014 – Blogger: One Daughter’s Point of View) Today is National Wear Red Day - part of the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women campaign to increase awareness of the risk of heart disease in women. DAR's National Board of Management met in DC today, and they were all dressed in… Continue reading Day 24 of 110: Your Ruby Red Heart
Day 23 of 110: Marian Anderson and the DAR
(Originally Published Thursday, February 6, 2014 – Blogger: One Daughter’s Point of View) A couple of summers ago I was in D.C. and decided to do one of those touristy bus tours of the Washington Monuments. It seemed harmless enough....until we arrived at the FDR memorial. There, the tour guide spoke in front of the… Continue reading Day 23 of 110: Marian Anderson and the DAR
Day 22 of 110 Days: Wilma Mankiller
(Originally Published Wednesday, February 5, 2014 – Blogger: One Daughter’s Point of View) DAR has long promoted awareness of American Indians and their history. I remember attending my first chapter meeting before I joined and being intrigued by the 'Indian Minute' that was part of the chapter meeting. Indian Minutes for each chapter meeting are… Continue reading Day 22 of 110 Days: Wilma Mankiller
Day 21 of 110: Scholarship Deadlines Looming
(Originally Published Tuesday, February 4, 2014 – Blogger: One Daughter’s Point of View) DAR has a variety of scholarship opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate students. All applicants must be citizens of the United States and must attend, or plan to attend, an accredited college or university in the United States. For more information about DAR Scholarships visit… Continue reading Day 21 of 110: Scholarship Deadlines Looming
A Robynn’s Chirps 