SOUTH CAROLINA STATE SOCIETY - South Carolina Daughters of

SOUTH CAROLINA STATE SOCIETY
NATIONAL SOCIETY DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
Volume 41 Issue 1
State Regent’s Message
Winter, 2016
Winter 2016
Dear South Carolina Daughters,
2015-2018 SC DAR
Scripture
“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart;
and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways
acknowledge Him, and He shall direct
thy paths.” Proverbs 3:5,6
Theme
Preserve The Past
Prepare for the Future
Seize the Present
http://www.scdar.org/
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Dianne Tucker Culbertson
State Regent
Elizabeth “Libby” Billham
State Vice Regent
Catherine Byrd McBroom
State Chaplain
Mari Noorai
State Recording Secretary
Harriet Willis Nash
State Corresponding Secretary
Patricia Westgate Sayko
State Organizing Secretary
Bonnibel Glasgow Moffat
What wonderful work you all are doing for God,
Home, and Country through DAR! It is such a joy to read
your newsletters and learn of your valuable community
service. Thank you for including me in your chapter and
district events – anniversary celebrations, grave markings,
award presentations, and meetings. It has been my great
pleasure to share these occasions with you.
Thank you for your gifts to the Guardian Trust! Maintaining our headquarters is so important to the work we all do through DAR.
Thank you for all you do for the children at Tamassee – your time and talent,
thrift store items, gift cards, and donations are truly making a difference in their
lives. We have received many wonderful thank you cards from the students – they
love you! Thank you for your gifts to the State Regent’s Project – The Prayer
Garden at Tamassee.
We hope you will plan to be at our Spring Conference at the DoubleTree in
Columbia March 17-19, 2016. We will Celebrate America – Celebrate 125! We will
Celebrate Historic Preservation and Conservation, Award Winners and Juniors, and
Tamassee. Our guests for State Conference are Bea Fischer, Georgia State Regent,
Lois Huntington, Indiana State Regent, Diane Schrift, Michigan State Regent,
Elizabeth Graham, North Carolina State Regent, and Judy Ostler, Texas State
Regent. District I, Martha Dyar Director, will be hostesses, and we know you will all
give our guests a warm South Carolina welcome. Registration information is in this
newsletter and on the SCDAR Members web site. We look forward to hearing the
reports of the committees and sharing in celebrating
outstanding members of the community.
Thank you for your work, your prayers, and your
support. God bless you all.
With love and deep appreciation,
Dianne Culbertson
State Treasurer
Judy Brown Justice
State Assistant Treasurer
JUNIORS – SAVE THE DATE
Yvonne Trammel Howell
SCDAR JUNIOR RETREAT
(SCDAR Members 35 and under)
APRIL 1-3, 2016 @ TAMASSEE DAR SCHOOL
State Registrar
Bettise Baker Davidson
State Historian
Brenda Elmore Azzara
State Librarian
Please email Libby Billham, SCDAR State Vice Regent if you will be there
dar.libbybillham@gmail.com
Carolyn Heape Coulter
Curator
Ann Taylor Alderman
State Parliamentarian
SCDAR State Scrapbook:
Please send chapter news clippings to Public Relations Chair,
Deanna Cochran PO Box 748 Longs, SC 29568
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One Hundred Twentieth State Conference 2016
South Carolina State Society
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
Theme: Celebrating America - Celebrating 125 years
(Registration and Display Rooms may close during meals and at other times at discretion of the Committees.)
THURSDAY, March 17
9:00 ___________________________________________________Display Room opens for set-up
12:30 _____________________________Palmetto State Officers' Club Luncheon - Members only
2:00 __________________________________________________Board of Management Meeting
2:00 - 5:00 ______________________________________________Display Room Officially Opens
2:00 - 6:00 ____________________________________________________________Registration
4:30 - 5:30 ___________________________________________________________Palmetto Tea
6:30 _________________________________________Dinner - Celebrating Historic Preservation
Immediately Following Adjournment _________________________________State Chair Meeting
FRIDAY, March 18
8:00 - 5:00____________________Registration, Displays, Hamilton Jewelers and Silent Auction
9:00_____________________________________________________________Opening Session
12:30______________________________________________Luncheon - Celebrating Tamassee
2:30_____________________________________________________________Memorial Service
3:30 - 5:00_________________________________________________________Chorus Practice
3:30 - 4:15_____________________________________________Chapter Regents' Club Meeting
4:15 - 5:00_____________________________________________________Cameo Club Meeting
6:00__________________________________________________________Photography Session
7:15________________________________________________________Processional Formation
(State/National Officers, Honorary State Regents, Guests, and Pages with Flags)
7:30_______________________State Regent's Banquet - Celebrating Historic Land Conservation
(Process out - Receiving Line - Gloves Required)
9:30________________________________________________Reception in State Regent's Suite
SATURDAY, March 19
8:30 - 12:00_____________________Registration, Displays, Hamilton Jewelers, andSilent Auction
8:50_______________________________Processional Formation (State Regent, Pages with Flags)
9:00 - 12:00________________________________________________________Business Session
12:00___________________________________________________________Silent Auction Ends
12:30________________________________Luncheon - (Celebrating Juniors and Award Winners)
Immediately Following Lunch ________________________________Business Session Conclusion
3:00_____________________________Conference Adjourns (followed by Silent Auction Pick-up)
Immediately Following Adjournment __________________________________District IV Meeting
Welcome our Special State Conference Guests!
Bea Fischer
GA State Regent
Lois Huntington
IN State Regent
Diane Schrift
MI State Regent
Elizabeth Graham
NC State Regent
Judy Ostler
TX State Regent
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120th SOUTH CAROLINA DAR STATE CONFERENCE
March 17-19, 2016
INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION FORM
Please fill out a separate copy of this form to use for EACH ATTENDEE (including guests) registering for State Conference. MUST BE POSTMARKED by March 1. Additional forms can be downloaded from our website at www.scdar.org/membersonly.html
HOTEL INFORMATION
Reserve your room at the DoubleTree Columbia, 2100 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC 29210. Ask for the DAR rate of $109 plus tax per night for a room
with up to four occupants. MUST REGISTER WITH THE HOTEL by MARCH 3, 2016, to receive the guaranteed rate. Call the DoubleTree direct 803-731-0300
or 1-800-HILTONS.
You may also register online at
http://doubletree.hilton.com/en/dt/groups/personalized/C/CAECSDT-DAR-201603162016/index.jhtml?WT.mc id=POG
Per SCDAR Guidelines: "No refunds shall be made after the deadline except in cases of illness and/or death of the member or in the
member's immediate family. Refunds must be made within 30 days after the event."
If this reservation form is postmarked after MARCH 1, YOU MUST ADD A $5.00 LATE FEE.
(Circle costs that apply)
COST
REGISTRATION FEE (Required of all members. Guests are exempt. Pages use Page Registration Form.)
ADDITIONAL LATE FEE (if postmarked after March 1)
$ 10.00
($5.00)
Thursday -Palmetto State Officers' Club Luncheon ( Members Only)
Menu: Tuna and Chicken Salad, Honey-glazed Croissant, Tomato, Boiled Egg, Fresh Fruit, Alternating Desserts
of Apple Pie and Strawberry Mouse
Thursday - Palmetto Tea Honoring SC Chapter Regents (Open to all attendees)
Thursday - Dinner: (Open to all attendees) Choose one:
 Option #1: Herb Roasted Pork
 Option #2: Chicken Florentine
 Option #3: Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms (Vegetarian)
All served with Salad, Wild Rice, Carrots, Alternating Blueberry Crumb Cake and Cheesecake.
Friday - Tamassee Luncheon (Open to all attendees) Choose one:
 Option #1: Grilled Salmon
 Option #2: Chicken Marsala
 Option #3: Stuffed Cheese Shells (Vegetarian)
All served with Salad, Zucchini and Squash, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Alt. Pineapple Upside Cake and Pecan Pie.
$25.00
Friday - State Regent's Banquet (Open to all attendees) Choose one:
 Option #1: London Broil
 Option #2: Grouper and Shrimp Scampi
 Option #3: Vegetarian Lasagna
All served with Salad, Green Beans, Roasted Red Potatoes, Alternating Key Lime Pie & Flourless Chocolate Torte.
$43.00
Saturday - Awards Luncheon (Open to all attendees) Choose one:
 Option #1: Southern Chicken Salad Croissant (Includes Grapes, Pecans, and Apples)
 Option #2: Farmer's Market Wrap (Vegetarian)
Both served with Fresh Fruit and Special Dessert.
$27.00
$15.00
$37.00
$31.00
Meal prices include beverage, tax, and Gratuity.
*INDICATE ANY DIETARY RESTRICTIONS so that appropriate substitutions can be made.
______________________________________________________________________________________________
TOTAL ENCLOSED
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO SCSDAR State Treasurer.
PRINT AND MAIL COMPLETED REGISTRATION FORM AND CHECK TO:
Barbara Mc Grey, Conference Treasurer,
213 Talons Ridge Road, Seneca, SC 29672 (864) 882-1595 barb213@bellsouth.net
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Name:___________________________________Chapter________________________________________________District__________________
Address: ______________________________________________City: ____________________________ State: ________Zip:________________
Daytime or Cell Phone: _______________________________E-mail: ___________________________________________________________
Highest CURRENT Office or Chairmanship held: ______________________________________________________________________
*Please indicate if you are handicapped and would like special assistance: _________________________________________________________
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SOUTH CAROLINA STATE SOCIETY
NATIONAL SOCIETY DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
Jane Michel, Editor
9 Canterbury Lane
Bluffton, South Carolina 29910
Non-Profit Organization
U.S. POSTAGE PAID
Permit 469
Columbia, SC
Guardian Trust Campaign
Special Message From Chaplain General Ann Crider
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution owns a beautiful complex of buildings in Washington,
DC. These buildings were the vision of our Founding Daughters and were proposed at the 1st Continental Congress in
1892 in what has become the building of our House Beautiful. These Founders’ vision has been realized with this
group of buildings which is the largest and most beautiful of its kind in the world owned and maintained exclusively
by women.
WHAT OUR FOUNDERS BUILT, WE MUST PRESERVE, our promise to secure our home for future generations.
The Guardian Trust Campaign is a $25 million Endowment for the care of our complex of buildings.
Each state has been asked to make a three year pledge for the campaign. The South Carolina Board has set a goal of
$125,000. Our State Regent will present our pledges at the 125th Continental Congress. But, let’s make our State
Regent Culbertson proud when she presents South Carolina’s 3-year goal and we have doubled the goal!
Each SCDAR Daughter is asked to make a personally significant gift to the campaign. Are you able to contribute a
million dollars? If not, YOUR GIFT with thousands of contributions of all amounts will combine to ensure the success
of the campaign and the future security of 1776 D Street. If each South Carolina daughter pledged $32, we could
easily meet South Carolina’s goal. South Carolina Daughters: This is our building. It is our joy to visit, to use and to
show off. YOU will be a big part in making sure it is maintained for the future.
To pledge: Contact the Development Office at (800) 449-1776, Daughters Website members@dar.org – Guardian
Trust, or AnnCrider@bellsouth.net for more info.
Remember: this is a 3-year pledge! It may be given in a one-time payment, monthly, Sustaining Supporter or Daughters Tribute. Please pledge generously.
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Dear South Carolina Daughters,
I am constantly amazed at all the good work that is done by DAR members around the country. And the hub, the central point
of this great organization is in Washington, DC. Our NSDAR Founders built these beautiful buildings and it is our great privilege to
gather there each year and celebrate the good work you are doing.
As we know in our own homes, there is always maintenance to be done or the buildings will not last. DAR has done much to
keep up our wonderful buildings and we all want to make sure that this continues. This is the reason for the Guardian Trust Campaign. As our President General Lynn Forney Young has said, what our Founders built, we must preserve.
The campaign has begun to raise $25,000,000.00 to endow the future of our buildings. It is our desire that each state will set a
goal and that our members will give to meet this goal so that when work needs to be done, the funds will be there to pay for it.
Our South Carolina Board of Management has set a goal of $125,000 for South Carolina DAR. This can be pledged now and paid
over three years. There are many ways to meet this goal. We can give monthly through the Sustaining Supporter Program. A set
amount can be deducted from your bank account each month or charged on you credit card each month. We all buy Christmas
gifts. Consider giving to the Daughters Tribute in honor of your friend or loved one – it will go toward the Guardian Trust. You will
be giving speaker gifts – give to the Guardian Trust in their honor. Honor the person who first invited you to join DAR or your mentors and DAR sisters by giving in their honor.
Each state will have a column, like the beautiful columns at Constitution Hall. This column will be decorated to represent their
state; we have chosen palmetto fronds for ours. On this column we will track our progress toward our goal.
We all love our President General Lynn Young and our own Chaplain General Ann Crider. Let’s give to the Daughters Tribute
and Guardian Trust in their honor. Let’s give in honor of our Honorary State Regents.
I have asked Ann Crider to be our State Cheerleader for our team. Please invite her to your chapter meeting to tell about the
campaign and how important this is for our society. We would also like to have a District Cheerleader and a Chapter Cheerleader,
perhaps a Guardian Trust Minute at each meeting.
We can have fund raisers, we can give money we have in our treasury, we can give individually and as a group. We can do this.
Thank you in advance for your support!
For more information go to www.dar.org/guardiantrust
Dianne Culbertson
SCSDAR State Regent
Two Chapter Regent Events at Spring Conference
A tea, honoring Chapter Regents, will take place on Thursday afternoon from 4:30 to 5:30 pm during the South
Carolina State Conference. All conference attendees are invited to this fun social event, but you will need to register
to attend. Look for Palmetto Tea on the Conference registration form.
The Chapter Regents Club will meet on Friday afternoon from 3:30 to 4:15 pm. If you are currently or have ever
been a South Carolina chapter regent, you are automatically a member of this club. No registration forms or fees
required. Come share your chapter’s problems, solutions and ideas with other chapter regents as we learn from
each other. Look for the meeting room location when you receive your registration materials at check in.
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COME ONE, COME ALL to the
2016 SC STATE CONFERENCE March 17-19
Plans are underway for the 120th SC State Conference to be held again this year at the Doubletree Columbia. Make
plans to attend this exciting event, where you can get together with your old friends and make many new ones.
Come hear our committee chairmen report on what each committee has accomplished as many Daughters are
recognized for outstanding volunteer work and contributions in various areas of service.
In addition to the luncheons, Dinners, Memorial Service, and Business Sessions, we've added a new event. The
Palmetto Tea will be held to celebrate the many hard-working Chapter Regents, who are the backbone of our
society, by honoring them at this event open to all attendees.
Back with us for this conference will be a representative from Hamilton Jewelers, who is putting together for each
Daughter registering, a packet containing valuable information concerning pins and how to place them on ribbons.
Pins may also be ordered during the conference.
A change has been made to the Junior Membership Silent Auction, which traditionally has been held in the display
room. To give our bidders more "elbow room" and our donors more space for the many wonderful items that will
be on display and up for bid, this year's auction will be held in the back of the Capital Room where more tables can
be made available. The auction room will be open during the same hours as the display room. For more information on how to donate items and/or volunteer to help with the auction, contact State Junior Membership Chair
Kathy Gerwig sckgbg@gmail.com.
Plan to come to the conference early and stay late, but remember to reserve your hotel room NOW since once our
block of rooms is sold out, we have no guarantee of additional rooms at the special rate. SEE THE REGISTRATION
FORM FOR INFORMATION ON HOW TO RESERVE YOUR ROOM. The Registration Form is included in this newsletter
as well as posted on the State Website. Also if your group or committee needs table space in the display room,
contact Events Coordinator LINDA HAWKINS (lshawkins@earthlink.net) as soon as possible since available tables are
very limited and are reserved on a first come basis.
Patriot Records Project Call to Action
NSDAR has a special project, the PATRIOT RECORDS PROJECT, and our South Carolina NSDAR Chapter members are
now volunteering and digitizing many historic records. This fall, the NSDAR committee digitized 113,000 North
Carolina Pay Vouchers twice! We are currently entering the information on the Connecticut Archive Revolutionary
Accounts.
If this interests you, please proceed to the NSDAR website and under the Patriot Records Project, sign up as a volunteer. Upon signing up, an email will be sent to you with the exact instructions on what is expected, how to sign on,
the records that will be sent to the member, how the NSDAR program works, and the importance of the work. If you
want more information before signing up, please check out the New Patriot Project webinar on the NSDAR website.
In addition, this volunteer work may be reported as Celebrate America hours. Depending on the number of entries
by the member, there is a Patriot Records Project pin that may be earned. Please do not hesitate to email me if you
have any questions or if I can help you register, claudiapfarmer@gmail.com.
Respectfully submitted,
Claudia Patterson Farmer, SCDAR Patriot Records Project Chair
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Spring Conference Awards
Committee Chairmen:
If your committee is submitting a name for an award, please email the name of the award, the awardee's name, and
the sponsoring chapter as soon as you have that information to me at joannaugle3@gmail.com.
Also, as soon as you know if that person or family members will attend the awards luncheon at the State Conference,
please send me those names. I will arrange seating at the luncheon.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you,
Joan Naugle, Awards Chairman
Sumter’s Home Chapter, NSDAR, gives new Teachers Encouragement
On August 6, 2015, at the new teachers’ orientation for the Sumter School District located in Sumter, SC, the local
chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) presented ten new teachers two $25 gift certificates
and an historical novel written and autographed by Shelia Ingle. Ingle is a South Carolina author whose historical
novels help to educate young people about the many contributions made by women during the American Revolution.
DAR is a women’s service organization established 125 years ago dedicated to promoting historic preservation, education, and patriotism and to honoring the patriots of the Revolutionary War. By supporting local teachers, we
demonstrate our love and support for classroom teachers, who are often the first to instill knowledge and love of
country in students.
Members of Sumter’s Home Chapter’s Literacy Committee are Maggie Gurtcheff, Bonnie Disney, and Marie Hill.
Teacher incentives have become an annual project of the local DAR Chapter and are intended to emphasize the importance of literacy in the teaching of history.
Bonnie Disney, on left, with new teachers at presentation ceremony
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The State Regent's Pin is in!
Send $28 (includes shipping)
to Nell Kivett
9 Coachman Drive
Taylors, SC 29687-4108
National Special Committee: Tours
SC DAR Bus Travels to Washington, DC
At least once in her lifetime, every DAR member should travel on the statesponsored bus to visit our magnificent National Headquarters and attend Continental
Congress, a week-long annual National Conference highlighting worldwide achievements
of the DAR. Our majestic headquarters building covers two full blocks in downtown
Washington, DC, and is within walking distance of the White House. The historic, century-old building also houses the National DAR Museum and the
National DAR Library, which contains one of the best genealogical collections in the nation.
This week-long trip is packed with an exciting side trip, a tour
of the DAR headquarters, the SC Dessert Extravaganza which
supports Tamassee DAR School, business meetings, award
presentations, inspiring speakers, luncheons, patriotic programs, and educational forums.
Come experience the emotions of being together with daughters from around the world.
CONTACT: Katherine Barrett, kabarrett@ftc-i.net or home phone: 803.469.8143
DATES: The 125th Continental Congress will be JUNE 13-19 (M-SUN.), 2016. We will be staying at the historic
WILLARD HOTEL.
District IV Meeting
There will be a meeting of District IV chapter regents/leadership on Saturday March 19 in the Capital Room at Spring
Conference immediately following the adjournment of the conference. The primary purpose of the meeting will be
to finalize chapter responsibilities for hosting the August 2016 Fall Forum.
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Thomas Heyward, Jr. Chapter
On 12 October 2015, the Thomas Heyward, Jr. Chapter, Beaufort,
SC, donated 10 cases of purified drinking water, 12 gallon jugs of
purified drinking water, 8 cartons of assorted baby cereal, 8 cartons of assorted baby formula, 6 packages of diapers, and 6 packages of diaper wipes for the victims of the Columbia, S.C. flood.
Treasurer Nancy Hailston, with Past Regent Charlene Shufelt, and
HODAR Jim Shufelt delivered the chapter's donation to United
Way of the Lowcountry.
Celebrate 125! DAR Adapts to Serve
The Elizabeth Peyre Richardson Manning Chapter, NSDAR of Manning SC
adapted to the Flood of 2015 and changed their plans for the Celebrate
125! Day of Service. The Hawaiian Luau and Dance for the Disabled and
Special Needs of Clarendon County had to be cancelled when FEMA took
that venue for their operations. Instead, on October 12th, eleven chapter
members and one dear husband provided a hearty meal for seventeen National Guardsmen who helped Clarendon County in rescue, recovery, and
critical transportation. Pictured from left to right, representative chapter
members Kay Finlay, Karen Roberson, Julie Wood, and Honorary Regent
Katherine McClam.
Emily Geiger Chapter Celebrates 10th Anniversary
The Emily Geiger Chapter, Bluffton, S.C., celebrated its tenth anniversary with an evening social event held on September 25. Vice President General Dot Lind, who was the State Organizing Regent when the Chapter was formed,
and State Vice Regent Elizabeth Billham, whose chapter presented Emily Geiger with its first gavel, helped the chapter celebrate the event. Organizing Chapter Regent Barbara Anderson, along with three other organizing officers and
members, were in attendance, as were all other past chapter regents. Musical entertainment, hors d'oeuvres and
beverages were enjoyed by the 60 members and HODARs in attendance.
Founding Regent with Charter
Members and Vice President
General Lind
Our handsome HODARs
Chapter Regents, State
and National officers
celebrate 10 years.
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NSDAR Presents $8,000 Grant to
Museum of the Cherokee in South Carolina
Officials with the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) presented an $8,000 grant to
Museum of the Cherokee in South Carolina. Museum Director Luther Lyle said the money will be used for expansion
of exhibit space and new display cases for recently acquired Cherokee artifacts.
Any DAR chapter, domestic or international may apply for an NSDAR grant.
Independent non-DAR judges meet once a
year to score all grant applications and
decide which grants are approved. Grants
are awarded in the areas of historic preservation, education and patriotism.
According to Dianne Janis, the committee
chair for special grants at NSDAR, more than
$1.12 million have been awarded in grants
nationally over the past five years.
This grant for the museum is the only one
awarded in South Carolina during 2015.
Other DAR officials participating in the check
presentation to the museum were Ann
Crider, NSDAR Chaplain General, Dot Lind,
NSDAR Vice President General, Dianne
Culbertson, South Carolina State Regent,
Mari Noorai, a board member with NSDAR
Left to Right: Mari Noorai, Dot Lind, Luther Lyle, Nan Jones, Dianne Janis,
and the Cherokee Museum, and Nan Jones, a
Dianne Culbertson, Ann Crider
member of the DAR Walhalla chapter and co
- applicant of the grant awarded to the museum.
Fort Sullivan—Historic Marker Dedication
On November 5, 2015, the Fort Sullivan Chapter NSDAR dedicated the South
Carolina Historical Marker at the Charleston Tea Plantation. This is the 88th
SC Historical Marker to be placed in Charleston County. As the sponsor of
this marker, Fort Sullivan Chapter worked more than 15 months to bring this
new marker to our area. Our Chapter is appreciative of Bill Hall's and the
Bigelow Tea Corporation's financial support to purchase and erect this
marker. This new South Carolina Historical Marker will preserve, educate
and inform the public of the history of tea cultivation in South Carolina.
Left front: Dene Wall; left back to right: Debbie Owens, Laura Stock,
Pat Richards, Joye Ridgeway and Brunetta Schrecker
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Prisoner of War in St. Augustine During
the American Revolution
On a recent visit to the historic city of St. Augustine, Bliss
Baxley, a member of the Thomas Heyward, Jr. Chapter
snapped this picture for the chapter archives. The marker
notes that Thomas Heyward, Jr. the chapter’s namesake
was a prisoner of war near this site during the American
War of Independence.
Walterboro Veterans Receive Gifts
Stephanie Dempsey, Activity Director at
Veterans Victory House in Walterboro,
SC, is seen opening the six cases of
double-sided non-slip socks Beaufort's
Thomas Heyward, Jr, Chapter, Daughters
of the American Revolution, donated to
keep the residents safe and warm.
Beaufort County Chapters Commemorative Event
Members and spouses/guests of Thomas Heyward, Jr., Captain William Hilton, and Emily Geiger DAR chapters of
Beaufort County, SC, held a joint luncheon September 10, 2015, at the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Officers'
Club, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War with the focus on those
who remain unaccounted for or missing. Guest speaker Ann Mills-Griffiths, Chairman of the
Board National League of POW/MIA Families, noted twenty seven
of that group list South Carolina as their home of record.
Also in attendance were Dianne Culbertson, SC DAR State Regent;
Libby Billham, SC DAR State Vice Regent, and Jo Anne Boone, SC
DAR Chair, National Defense Committee.
Ms. Mills-Griffiths and Brigadier General Jim Shufelt, U.S. Army
(Retired) and husband of Past Regent Charlene Shufelt (Thomas
Heyward, Jr. Chapter) were presented the Distinguished Citizen
Medal.
Ann Mills-Griffiths
Lt Col George McKnight, former Vietnam POW and resident of
Hilton Head Island, was also presented the medal in absentia. Lt Col McKnight was a
roommate of former POW, Senator John McCain, while both were captive in North Vietnam.
State Regent Dianne
Culbertson and Ann
Mills-Griffiths
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Pilgrimage to Molly Pitcher Grave Site
Charlene Shufelt, Past Regent, Thomas Heyward, Jr. Chapter, and her husband Jim, visited the Old Graveyard in
Carlisle, PA, in July 2015, site of the grave of Mary Ludwig Hays McCauly who died in Carlisle January 22, 1832. Mary
is the American folk hero known as Molly Pitcher. As legend has it, the soldiers nicknamed her Molly Pitcher for her
tireless efforts carrying pitchers of water to the Patriot soldiers during the Battle of Monmouth in New Jersey.
According to accounts, Pitcher witnessed her husband collapse at his cannon, unable to continue with the fight. She
immediately dropped her water pitcher and took his place at the cannon, manning the weapon throughout the
remainder of the battle until the Colonists achieved victory. The National Archives contains a documented witness
account to her heroic acts. The witness reports a cannon shot passed through her legs in the battlefield, leaving her
unscathed, but the lower part of her petticoat was carried away. She is one of the most popular and enduring
symbols of the women who contributed to the American Revolution.
Attention Juniors
Juniors please come to SCDAR State Conference
All Juniors will be recognized on Saturday
Registration Form on member website
Constitution Week Observance
On September 18th, City Councilman Phil Cromer met members of Beaufort's Thomas Heyward, Jr. Chapter of the
Daughters of the American Revolution at the bust of Thomas Heyward, Jr. in the waterfront park. There, Cromer
read the City of Beaufort's Proclamation celebrating US Constitution Week, September
17-23, 2015.
Seen with Cromer are (L-R) Anne Heyward,
descendant of Thomas Heyward Jr., Nancy
Crowther, Gladys Cousar, Charlene Shufelt,
Anita Henson, Jeanne Aimar, Chapter Regent Harriett Bosiack, Margaret Ann Gatch
and Karen Trybalski, Heyward descendant.
Also participating in the reading were members of the Gov. Paul Hamilton Chapter of
the Sons of the American Revolution.
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Fall Highlights — Sullivan-Dunklin Chapter
At our Family Picnic in September we had displays of both The Vietnam War and the Proclamation from Governor
Nikki Haley for Constitution Week. We had other displays for Constitution Week at The Laurens County Library,
Laurens District 55 High School, Laurens Middle School, E.B. Morse Elementary School, Gray Court-Owings PrimaryMiddle School Library, Octagon Apartments in Laurens, Jacob Press Apartments in Clinton, and a marquee at
Fountain Inn by Polly Hellams.
Several from our chapter participated in Pioneer Day at The Culbertson Backcountry where
constitution proclamations were signed by Mark Willis and Mayor Carter. Special attention
was given to Vietnam veterans. It was a wonderful day of living in the past and educating our
children and adults to appreciate their heritage.
Malinda Chalmers presented the portrait of George Washington in dress uniform to the library
at Gray Court – Owings School.
Joan Cook presented the Community Service Award to David Hammond. He represented
Laurens Electric Co-op who awarded 75 Acts of Kindness to needy families in Celebration of
their 75th anniversary.
David Hammond
and Joan Cook
Other noteworthy activities included attending Founders Day at Tamassee, helping Laurens High School provide
relief for flood victims in Columbia, and observing NSDAR 125 Service Day by contributing food to veterans and
needy families.
Wreaths Across America—Beaufort National Cemetery
Saturday, December 12th found many Daughters from Beaufort County chapters attending the Wreaths Across
America wreath-laying ceremony, honoring our American Military members buried in Beaufort National Cemetery.
The program began at Arlington National Cemetery, and has grown every
year to include over 1,000 locations.
Locally sponsored by biker groups, approximately
3,000 wreathes were placed throughout the
cemetery which contains over 20,000 graves.
The donated wreaths were placed by loved ones,
Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, interested citizens,
members of the NSDAR Chapters Emily Geiger,
Thomas Heyward, Jr. and Captain William Hilton,
as well as Chapters of the Sons of the American Revolution. The Elizabeth Hutchinson Jackson
Chapter NSDAR joined the efforts of the Emily Geiger Chapter through their donations.
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Dorchester Chapter NSDAR Honors Veterans
The Dorchester Chapter of the NSDAR
honored veterans on Sunday afternoon in
November by placing a wreath in their
honor at the Veterans Monument at the
old courthouse in St. George. Lee Taylor a
veteran of the US Navy along with his
mother Brenda H. Taylor placed the
wreath beside the monument. Despite
the pouring rain, three veterans of the US
Navy were present for the event. Dickie
Minus and Allen Hoff honored the group
with their presence along with Lee Taylor.
A brief welcome was given by Peggy
Phalen, Chapter Vice Regent along with
Betty Pendarvis, Chapter Regent. Each
veteran was asked to give his military
service record and each was thanked for
their service to the citizens of the United Mrs. Brenda Taylor, Mr. Lee Taylor, Mrs. Veronica Taylor and Peyton Taylor.
States. Dickie Minus served during the
Korean War, Allen Hoff during the Vietnam War and Lee Taylor during the Gulf War stationed aboard the USS Saipan.
Charleston Veteran’s Day Parade—Fort Sullivan Chapter
On Saturday, November 7, 2015, nine Fort Sullivan Chapter members walked/rode in the Charleston Veterans Day
Parade. Displaying signs which stated "DAR Thanks You for your Service, Veterans!" was a small way for our Chapter
to expression our appreciation, but was warmly received throughout the parade route. Fort Sullivan Chapter, NSDAR
appreciates the service and sacrifice our Veterans!
Fort Sullivan Chapter members
left to right, Robin McRae, Jeanne
Stacy, Kate Stanton, Debbie
Owens, Joye Ridgeway, Cathy
Daniel,
Burnetta
Schrecker,
Barbara Hunter, and Jill Powell.
Fort Sullivan Chapter Members ready for
the parade. Seated in car Jeanne Stacy,
along with veterans Wallace Stacy and
Carlton Hunter; standing behind the car
(left to right) Robin McRae, Burnetta
Schrecker, Joye Ridgeway, Jill Powell,
Barbara Hunter, Cathy Daniel, Debbie
Owens, and Kate Stanton.
Fort Sullivan Chapter
Members marching
down Broad Street in
the Veterans Day
Parade.
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Sumter County Veteran’s Day Parade
Sumter’s Home Chapter participated in the Veteran’s Day Parade in Sumter, SC on November 11. This was a joint
entry with the Gamecock Society, the C.A.R. chapter sponsored by Sumter's Home. A red convertible driven by
Chapter Regent Katherine Barrett was decorated in red, white, and blue with signs proclaiming, "DAR and C.A.R.:
Honoring Veterans of all wars." C.A.R. Senior President and current Sumter's Home member Helen Mahon occupied
the car's seat of honor. Escorting the vehicle and dressed in period costumes were CAR member Levia Workman and
DAR member April Spradley, who together carried Sumter’s Home Chapter’s banner. Immediately behind the car
were DAR members Linda Hawkins and Susan Saunders dressed in period costumes. Reed Wingate, the youngest
C.A.R. representative, was dressed as Revolutionary War General Thomas Sumter and was accompanied by C.A.R.
members Cadence Coker in period costume and Gamecock Society President Jasper Draper, who carried the Revolutionary flag of 1776. DAR members handed out over 400 small American Flags to spectators.
Jasper Draper, Reed Wingate
and Cadence Coker
Helen Mahon and Kathy Barrett
April Spradley and
Levia Workman carry
Chapter Banner
Sumter Home Chapter & Gamecock
Society C.A.R. Members
Cadence Coker and Reed Wingate
display banner
Behethland Butler Chapter Honors Vietnam Veterans
As part of our partnership with the Vietnam War Commemoration’s
50th Anniversary, on September 21, 2015, the Behethland Butler
Chapter, honored Vietnam Veteran, Bruce Campbell (husband of our
Recording Secretary Allegra Campbell) for his valor, service and sacrifice to his country in Vietnam in 1965 in the US Navy. A certificate was
presented to Mr. Campbell from NSDAR and the Behethland Butler
Chapter and he was our guest for lunch at the Poinsett Club. We will
be honoring one Vietnam Veteran each month at our meetings and
luncheon.
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University of South Carolina Chapter Highlights
The University of South Carolina Chapter has been very busy
over the last four months with presentations of the NSDAR
Historic Preservation Medal to “The Charleston Silver Lady”,
Mrs. Dawn Corley, and the NSDAR Americanism Medal of
Honor to Mr. William Bowers Dukes in appreciation of his
extraordinary qualities of leadership, trustworthiness,
service, and patriotism. Mr. Dukes, Capt. Ret., U. S. Air
DAR Historic Preservation
Force, is the Founder and Chairman of Honor Flight of South
Medal - Dawn Corley
Carolina.
Bill Dukes, DAR Medal of
Honor
In commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War, Certificates of Appreciation were presented to
Army, Navy, and Air Force men and women military veterans.
On October 11, 2015, the designated community service day celebrating the 125 th Anniversary of NSDAR, the USC
Chapter visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Bailey and presented a NSDAR Flag Certificate to them in appreciation of their outstanding display, care, and disposal of the U. S. Flag.
The Bailey's Home
Baileys’ with Flag Certificate
At this same event, we also presented a NSDAR Certificate of Appreciation to Richard P.
Daeger, Major Retired, U. S. Army, to thank him for his service during the Vietnam War.
Richard P. Daeger, Major
Retired, US Army, with his
wife and Sylvia Waldron
We conducted a brief program which included reciting The Pledge of Allegiance, The Americans Creed, and the
singing of The National Anthem. Refreshments were served after the presentation.
On November 10th, in celebration of Veterans Day, the chapter attended and participated
in the Veterans Day Program at Dorn Veterans Medical Center. We had the opportunity
to thank many of the veterans and active-duty military for their service to our country.
Dorn Veterans Medical Center
with Miley Rhodes, Recording
Secretary and Sylvia Waldron,
thanking some active-duty
military persons.
At our December meeting, we had the privilege of having Mrs. MacKenzie Sholtz,
Owner of Dancing Leaf Design, Inc., present a program entitled Regency Era Clothing
from the DAR Collection. She brought several garments and explained the history of
fashion during the 1700s through the early 1800s. She also sells patterns for historic
clothing.
We are looking forward to exciting days of service in
the coming year.
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Samuel Bacot Chapter NSDAR Honors United states Merchant Marines with
Monument at Florence Veterans Park
On Patriot’s Day
September 15, 2015 -- Patriot's Day was celebrated recently at Florence Veteran's Park when members of the
Samuel Bacot Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) were joined by the Pee Dee
community to honor the United States Merchant Marines.
Participating in the ceremony were (from left) Major Karen Acosta, Florence Police
Department; Clarence Newcomer, WWII Veteran of the Merchant Marine; Gospel
recording artist Kendra Smith; Barry Wingard; retired Colonel, U.S. Army and Chair of the
Florence Veterans Park Committee; Captain Richard Sale, Chaplain, Florence Police
Department; Fire Chief Randy Osterman, Florence Fire Department; and Anne Jenkins,
Regent, Samuel Bacot Chapter, NSDAR.
Keynote speaker Clarence Newcomer of Myrtle Beach enlisted in the Merchant
Marines in 1944, trained at Sheepshead Bay, NY and served on Troop, Cargo and
Liberty ships making nine round trips of the Atlantic Ocean in support of the WWII
effort. (Picture to right: Barry Wingard, retired Colonel U.S. Army and Chair of the
Florence Veterans Park Committee and keynote speaker Clarence Newcomer.)
“It is a privilege for the Samuel Bacot Chapter NSDAR to honor the US Merchant
Marine with this monument allowing Pee Dee residents and visitors to learn and
recoginize the sacrifices they made for our country,” said Anne Jenkins, Regent Samuel
Bacot Chapter, NSDAR (shown left). “Our members feel strongly that our contribution
to the Florence Veterans Park is our Chapter’s way of honoring our heritage, focusing
on our future and celebrating America.”
The Merchant Marine is the fleet of ships which carries imports and exports during peacetime and becomes naval
auxiliary during wartime to deliver troops and war material. It has been part of our history since the Revolutionary
War. During WWII, it was reported that the war would have lasted much longer, even indefinitely, without their
dedication and expertise. Mariners suffered the highest casualty rate of any service during World War II, with 1 in 26
killed.
From left : Nancy Neil Adcock, Betty Hester, Nancy Herritage (Fort Sullivan Chapter), Anne
Jenkins (Samuel Bacot Chapter Regent), Gail McMillan, Ruth Barnett, Burnetta Schrecker
(Fort Sullivan Chapter), Mary Frances Turner, Joann Sanders, Robin King, Deborah Watson.
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HOBKIRK HILL NSDAR NEWS
NOVEMBER 11, 2015 – COMMEMORATION OF VIETNAM WAR 50TH ANNIVERSARY
The Hobkirk Hill Chapter, NSDAR, was recently recognized by the United States of
America Department of Defense as a partner in the Vietnam War 50th Anniversary
Commemoration . The chapter received a certificate issued by the Department of
Defense, signed by Ash Cater, Secretary of Defense, and J. L. Danford, Jr.,Chairman of
the Joint Chiefs of Staff and a proclamation signed by President Barack Obama. They
were also presented with a Vietnam War Commemoration Flag.
From Left Joann Upchurch,
All members and guests who had family members who served in the Vietnam War Inis Gibbes, Ponza Vaughn,
were asked to stand and be recognized. DAR member, Joy Scully, read the poems “In Don McLeod & Noel Morris
Flanders Field,” and “I’m Still a Soldier.” Susan Morris, representative of “Quilts of
Valor,” presented four Veterans with quilts honoring their service: Don McLeod; Noel Morris; Joann Upchurch; and
Inis Gibbes. Joaann Upchurch and Inis Gibbes are members of the Hobkirk Hill DAR Chapter. Inis was the first
female enrolled in the ROTC program at the University of South Carolina.
CELEBRATORY TEA, DAR 125TH ANNIVERSARY
On December 10, 2015, The Hobkirk Hill Chapter hosted a tea to celebrate the history and founding of the National
DAR. The Tea was held at the Robert Mills Courthouse where our
meetings are held. This building is of great significance to the chapter as
the Charter Members were able to save it from demolition in 1908.
The Celebration Tea was attended by special guests: Dianne Tucker
Culbertson, State Regent; Catherine Byrd McBroom, State Chaplain; Sylvia
Benitoa Waldron, District V Director; Catherine Barrett, Regent, Sumter’s
Home Chapter; and Linda Hawkins, Vice Regent Sumter’s Home Chapter.
Left to Right: Catherine McBroom,
Linda Hawkins, Sylvia Waldron, Diane
Culbertson, Catherine Barrett and
Harpist, Kipper Ackerman
Guests were welcomed by Regent Ponza Vaughn and Mayor Anthony
Scully, spoke of Camden’s great historical heritage and it’s role in the
American Revolution. The tables were decked with extravagant decorations and foods. Chamber music was rendered by Kipper Ackerman,
Harpist making this a very enjoyable occasion.
ROBERT MILLS COURT HOUSE, 1825
605 Broad Street, Camden, S C.
America’s first architect, Robert Mills, designed this building in 1825 which served as
the county court house until 1906. The Hobkirk Hill DAR Chapter purchased the
neglected building in 1908. The building was scheduled for demolition, but the
founding members of the Chapter, which was organized in 1907, purchased the property and saved the building in
1908. After restoring the building the Chapter held meetings and special events there and named it “Chapter Hall.”
Under the front stairs, the original Baron DeKalb tombstone was placed by the Chapter. In 1933 the DAR Chapter
gave the building to the city with the stipulation that it be used as a relic museum. A bronze historical DAR plaque
was dedicated in 2006. The Kershaw County Chamber of Commerce is currently housed in the building. By holding
DAR meetings once again in “Chapter Hall,” we have come full circle and returned “home.”
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2015 Fall Forum at a Glance
Doubletree Hotel Columbia was the location for State Regent Dianne Culbertson to welcome South
Carolina Daughters for a great two days of informative workshops, and networking sessions for new
chapter and state officers and committee members.
An outstanding Friday evening program honored Vietnam Veterans and all other service veterans.
Plan to attend the upcoming Spring Conference March 17-19, 2016. Registration form included in
this newsletter
Pictures courtesy of Kathy Barrett
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Fort Prince George Activities
Fort Prince George is pleased to have joined the Vietnam War Commemorative Partnership program. We started off
with a bang in November. Veterans activities kept Fort Prince George members very busy that first month.
Working with the VA Hospital, members had been collecting requested items for months. Finally, the week before
Veteran’s Day, we delivered boxes and large bags of food, shampoos, beauty items and T-shirts to the Richard B.
Campbell VA Hospital in Anderson.
On the Sunday before Veteran’s Day, we gathered at the Pickens Presbyterian Church for a Veteran’s Honor Breakfast. About 25 WWII and Korean Veterans were recognized for their service to their country. We also honored 26
Vietnam Veterans for their service and sacrifice as they were presented with the Commemorative Lapel Pin and a
certificate from The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The Vietnam Commemorative
Flag was proudly on display.
On Veteran’s Day we partnered with the Pickens Rotary Club to honor more Veterans at a luncheon. Fort Prince
George honored five Vietnam Veterans for their service as they were presented with the Commemorative Lapel Pin
and a Certificate from The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. And The Vietnam Commemorative Flag was again proudly on display at the luncheon.
At our regular monthly meeting, The Fort Prince George NSDAR Chapter had the honor and privilege to have Mr. Ed
Harris share with us some of his personal experiences while in Vietnam. He was presented with the Commemorative
Lapel Pin and a certificate from the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, We thank and
honor him in recognition of his valor, service, and sacrifice during the Vietnam War.
Chapter members took a break in December and gathered at Mutts BBQ in Easley to enjoy a great meal and a little
Christmas silliness. HODARS and friends were invited to join us; and everyone appeared to have a good time of
fellowship, food and fun.
Anne W. Kilpatrick, Regent
Historical Marker For Sergeant Jasper
The Emily Geiger Chapter NSDAR hosted a beautiful ceremony to dedicate an historical marker honoring Sergeant
William Jasper at the Sgt. Jasper State Park, Hardeeville, SC. The event was held on October 9, 2015, the 236 th
anniversary of his death at the Siege of Savannah,
where he was protecting his regiment’s flag. Sgt.
Jasper served in the grenadier company of the
Second South Carolina Continental Regiment. The
marker highlights his bravery in the defense of Fort
Moultrie near Charleston, rescuing American
prisoners from the British, and his final battle in
Savannah . Now all that enter the Park bearing his
name will know of his great sacrifice. Many local
Sun City Color Guard, Barbara Lesniak,
dignitaries attended and chapter members were
Chapter Historian, Mary Williamson,
pleased that our SC State Historian, Bettise Davidson was able to also
Regent, Debbie Bacon, 1st Vice Regent
attend. Participating, and adding so much to our tribute, was the Sun City
and Jane Michel, Insignia Chair.
Color Guard and a local American Revolutionary War re-enactor, who fired
a musket salute to honor Sgt. Jasper. A luncheon followed the ceremony.
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Save the Date
Tamassee Golf Tournament
April 19, 2016
The fourth Annual Tamassee DAR School Charity Golf Tournament will be held on April 19, 2016 at Cliffs Valley Golf
Course in Travelers Rest, South Carolina. This year’s tournament will be hosted by the Nathanael Greene and
Walhalla Chapters along with support from the SCSDAR and its Regent, Dianne Culbertson. Planning for this year’s
tournament began this past summer under the leadership of Peg Riley and Judy Griffiths.
You can support Tamassee DAR School by entering a golf team, being a hole sponsor for $250, cart sponsor for $100
or finding a corporate sponsor for the various levels. It would be exciting for your chapter to enter a team or two.
In addition, donations for the live or silent auction would greatly be appreciated. These can be brought to the state
DAR Conference in March.
In the first year over 50% of the 71 South Carolina Chapters supported the tournament along with corporate sponsors, hole and cart sponsors with the amount raised of $35,306 for the Children’s Fund at Tamassee DAR School.
The next two years of the tournament over $23,000 was raised each year. This enabled the School to provide
additional care for the Children. We hope that many of the chapters have put this in their budget after learning
how this provides necessary funds for the Tamassee DAR School.
Please check the school’s web page www.tdarschool.org for the flier and folder with the opportunities to continue
to support Tamassee DAR School. If you have any questions, contact the school or Judy Griffiths
(griffithsjh1@gmail.com) or Peg Riley (pafriley@bellsouth.net), co-chairs of the golf committee.
Beaufort National Cemetery Information Now in NSDAR Database
The Genealogical Records Committee (GRC) of the Emily Geiger Chapter has been
recording South Carolina grave information over the last 5 years. In the spring of 2013
the GRC began recording gravestone information of Beaufort National Cemetery. It
took approximately 18 months to document the nearly 23,000 graves. Approximately
15 chapter members and HODARS were involved.
Most work days ended with a lunch. During lunch recorders shared questions and
comments about various historical discoveries from their work while enjoying each
other’s compnay.
In addition to Beaufort National Cemetery, our GRC has completed documenting many
of the cemeteries in Beaufort County and several in Jasper and Hampton Counties.
We were pleased recently to find and record the grave of a patriot ancestor of one of
our members.
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Ann Pamela Cuningham Chapter Highlights
The Ann Pamela Cuningham Chapter's first meeting of the 2015-2016 year was to be a presentation on our own Ann
Pamela Cuningham: Her Life and Legacy. Due to the catastrophic flood that hit Columbia and many other areas of
our state, with the same fortitude possessed by Miss Cuningham, we became preservationists ourselves. Through
mud and water, we helped salvage precious memories- family furniture passed down through generations, special
photographs, valuable histories, and any other cherished piece of life we could uncover. The true spirit of The
Daughters of the American Revolution prevailed and we made a difference.
In November, APC members celebrated being together again, though some were still busy
rebuilding their lives. Thanks to Linda Hawkins, Correspondent Docent with the NSDAR
Museum, we were reminded of the holidays ahead as she shared with us "Christmas in the
DAR Rooms" and "Toys from the Past." We spent a special morning as Linda stirred many
warm memories and prepared us for the blessed season ahead.
December's program was by Norrie Cooper. Through Norrie's reflections, we spent a day in
Washington, D.C., where she was an escort to an Honor Flight. Her story was heartwarming. The trip was one of the greatest gifts Norrie ever received. Hearing about it from
Norrie was a true gift to all the APC members.
Norrie Cooper and
Nancy Bunch
It was a difficult season for so many in South Carolina, but we are strong and, as Daughters, we met the challenge,
held on to the past, and once again, rallied to the cause. We helped families hang on to those Christmas memories
and reflecting the perseverance of our Veterans and soldiers, we were indeed Daughters of the American Revolution.
Musgrove Mill Commeration
August 22, 2015 the 235th anniversary of the battle of Musgrove Mill was
commemorated. Sullivan–Dunklin‘s Regent Mrs. Polly Hellams designed
and printed programs used at this event. Polly and a participating Boy
Scout are shown in the picture to the right. Charles and Malinda Chalmers
were also present.
Have You Registered Yet?
If you haven’t registered for 2016 Spring Conference why not? It’s two plus days in Columbia where you will meet
other DAR SC Daughters and learn new ways to move your chapter forward.
2016 Summer Newsletter Deadline
To be included in the Summer Newsletter articles and photos must be received by June 25th. For those of you who
plan ahead and work ahead please send the articles as soon as they are available to scstatenewsletter@gmail.com.