We are passionate about educating children and have a variety of programs to further this effort. Providing resources, working in cooperation with local schools, and providing support for other educational initiatives, we proliferate the idea that the rights and responsibilities of citizenship can and should be taught from an early age.
Support for education has become increasingly important for our chapter. The early members studied the U.S. Constitution when women won the right to vote. We have encouraged local students to compete in essay contests, have provided rewards in the past for young female students who were learning homemaking skills, and have honored outstanding local students with awards through the DAR Good Citizens Award and Scholarship Contest program, as well as the General Davie Scholarship program. Beyond our local area, we give our financial support to both the DAR school and DAR-approved schools, such as Crossnore School and Children’s Home.
Awarding Winner of American History Essay ContestGeneral Davie Scholarship Award Presented to High School SeniorPresentation of the Chapter’s DAR Good Citizen AwardTreats for TeachersChapter members deliver winter coats for the kids at Crossnore School and Children’s Home in Avery, North Carolina.Our chapter collected many supplies for schools with students in need.Packing Bags for Handbags for Hope for Homeless StudentsMembers fill Handbags for Hope to be distributed to homeless students through public schools.Honorary regent delivers supplies for Handbags for Hope for homeless students.One of two Little Free Libraries built, placed, and stocked at two YMCAs in Durham.Chapter awarded silver punch bowl at North Carolina state conference for outstanding Constitution Week activities.Constitution Week Performance at an Elementary SchoolConstitution Week Training at a Local High SchoolConstitution Week Display at Centerfest in Downtown DurhamDesigner of colonial clothes for the puppets for Constitution WeekConstitution Day Commemoration With a Local Middle SchoolConstitution Day MarchMembers participate in a Constitution Day commemoration in downtown Durham.Members give flags to children getting on the school bus during Constitution Week.Martha Washington poses with a guest speaker for a Constitution Week meeting.Mad Hatter party creating red, white, and blue paper plate hats for children to decorate.Members Participating in Education FundraiserEaster Egg Hunt at the Historic Burwell SchoolPuppet Presentation to a Kindergarten ClassAmerican Revolutionary War living history kids section event at the Historic Burwell House. American Revolutionary War living history kids section event at the Historic Burwell House.Volunteering at the Historic Burwell School in HillsboroughChildren of the American Revolution member teaches archery to families at the Living History event at Bennett Place.Living History Day at Bennett Place.Member teaches children how to make rag dolls at the Historical Burwell School.Members teach children to make rag dolls at the Burwell School.
