Welcome to Nevada, Missouri's
Elizabeth Carey Chapter
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
Elizabeth Carey Chapter is proud to have two members serving NSDAR and MSSDAR.
Cheryl Taylor Earnest: National Chairman, Auditing Committee and State Chairman, Guest Reception
Karen Taylor Bradley: National Chairman, American History Committee and President, Honorary State Regents Council.
Karen and Cheri are third generation members of our chapter. Their mother, Joan Pohl Stringer, and grandmother, Irma Andrew Pohl, both
served as chapter regents.
State Theme: "Show Me DAR in Missouri: Promoting Patriotism, Education, and historical preservation in the heart of the U.S.A."
State Scripture: ". . .Show me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul." Psalm 143:8
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About the DAR Each member of the DAR is a lineal descendant of a patriot who gave aid or was a soldier in the Revolutionary War. The National Society DAR has a summary of facts and information about joining DAR. Further information about DAR may be found at the National Society DAR web site and the Missouri State Society DAR web site. |
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The Elizabeth Carey Chapter NSDAR was organized on Flag Day 1913. The chapter name was chosen to honor the patriot ancestor of Organizing Regent, Myra Moorman Gilbert (Mrs. C.E.). Elizabeth Carey was the wife of Benjamin Watkins, a member of the Virginia House of Burgesses from 1771 to 1774 and a delegate to the Convention of 1776. The patriot Watkins, active in the Revolution, was also the first clerk of Chesterfield County, Virginia. His wife, in staunchly supporting her husband, became involved as a true Daughter of the American Revolution.
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We honor our charter members who laid the foundation for the active chapter we enjoy today. | ||||||||||||||||||
Chapter Activities
Throughout our chapter's history, we have been devoted to community service. Chapter activities through the years have been many and
varied. We have a history of actively promoting the yourth activities of the DAR. Several times our chapter has proudly sponsored state
American History essay winners and DAR Good Citizen winners. Members also participate in state events including the Flag Day
celebration at Roslyn Heights, the Missouri State DAR Headquarters in Boonville, Missouri, the Roslyn Heights Christmas celebration, and
the MSSDAR State Convention.
Our chapter meetings are usually on the second Tuesday of the month. Please
contact us if you are interested in joining DAR and would like to attend one of our meetings. Guests are welcome.
Regent--Betty Garton Our Revolutionary War patriots were loyal to the America cause,
and today we enjoy many freedoms in the United States of America because of their sacrifices. We honor them
in our "Tribute to Our Patriots" PDF file. You must have Adobe Reader
on your computer to view PDF files which can be downloaded for free. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Use controller to adjust volume or turn off the music. Music: Tradition says that the British played this song, "The World Turned Upside Down," at their surrender at Yorktown, while the Americans played "Yankee Doodle." (Midi file sequenced by John Renfro Davis) The music is courtesy of the Lesley Nelson Folk Music Site: Popular Songs in American History. Site by Karen Bradley, member of Elizabeth Carey Chapter NSDAR and Lucinda Eggleston Rohrs, member of
Columbian Chapter NSDAR. |