Activities
Patriots' DaY Parade
Parade participation and celebrating our chapter members' patriots is a highlight of the year.
Exciting Speakers
Our chapter invites guest speakers to our meetings. bringing education and resources to our members. We especially enjoyed a visit from Tuskegee Airman Lt. Col. Enoch Woodhouse.
Civic Education
Our chapter provides several civic educational opportunities in the area, including Constitution Week.
Yard Sale
Our annual yard sale helps to fund most of our annual activities and philanthropy efforts.
Support the VA
The chapter supports patients at the Edith Nourse Rogers Veterans Hospital in Bedford, as well as Trust House in Boston, the only all-women's veteran's housing currently operating in the country!
State Events
Chapter members also support state-wide DAR efforts in various roles.
Activities
Sponsoring DAR Good Citizen Awards at nine local high schools (Arlington, Billerica, Burlington, Lexington, North Reading, Reading, Stoneham, Wilmington, & Winchester)
Recognizing outstanding community service
Recognizing Outstanding Teachers of American History
Sponsoring American History Essay contests for 5th to 12th graders
Supporting the Hillside School in Marlborough, Massachusetts, and five other DAR schools
Our meetings are in-person most months with video participation available as well
Traffic Island
Restoring and maintaining local historic monuments, including the horse water trough located in the traffic island at the corner of Bedford and Reed streets and the bronze plaque installed by our chapter on the Lexington Battle Green to mark the site of the old town belfry.
PRESERVATION
The chapter contributed to the preservation of historic flags with the Lexington Historical Society.
