Rochester Chapter Supporting the
DAR Mission Activities
Rochester Chapter Supporting the
DAR Mission Activities
Organized Children of the American Revolution (CAR) Pipestone Chapter
Promote American History Essay Contest, Good Citizen Award
Promote Constitution Week with displays, programs, books, flags & individaul member participation.
Displays at History Center of Olmsted County
Donations of books to libraries
Gave children patriotic craft projects to make
Financial & in-kind donations to DAR schools, History Center
Flags presented to Boy Scouts and school students
'Hands On History Day' at History Center of Olmsted County
Womens Expo
Handouts given to children promoting patriotism
Childrens' programs given and stories read
Support Local Veterans
Sold tributes to special edition of 'Veterans Day Edition' of Rochester Post Bulletin
Donations to MN Veteran's Home, Red Cross, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Fort Snelling, and Freedom Foundation Center
Flags & Immigrant manuals to newly naturalized citizens at ceremonies
Large outdoor flag given to YMCA & flag to Methodist Hospital
Fiancial donations to flood victims and Fr. Orphan Relief Fund
Clothing for children in need
Laprobes made and given to veterans
Clothing mailed overseas to Germany & Iraq
Active in Memorial Day, Veterans Day, Independence Day, Columbus Day and Rochester Fest celebrations
Betsy Ross Float in parade
Quilt made for 'Quilts of Valor'
Community Service Awards
Ballistic shields given to Filmore County Sheriff's Department
Action Track Chair donated to Miracle Lodge at Ironwood Springs Christian Ranch
Support Warrior Weekend
Operation Welcome Home
Wreaths Across America
Programs at meetings of interest to members and educate on a variety of topics
Support historic landmarks and monuments in community
Financial Donations made to: Sibley House in Mendota, Ellis Island, DAR buildings & library in Washington DC, Soldiers Field, Bell Tower at Valley Forge, YMCA, restoration project in Philadelphia
Preserve genealogical records, artifacts and historic documents
Support DAR Museum & DAR Library
Preservation & maintenance of historic William Dee Cabin
Assist prospective members in genealogy
DAR patriot and supplementals given to History Center library
Indexed plat maps for History Center
Purchased new technology for History Center
Preservation & indexing of Cutshall photograph for History Center
Display of antiques showing 75 years of DAR history
Planted trees in honor of George Washington at Soldiers Field and History Center
Clean headstones at local historic cemeteries
Preservation of Indian Burial Grounds
Donation of concrete slab at Soldiers Field for cannons, paver to commemorate our chapter's 100th anniversary
Encourage historical research