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National Society Daughters
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To perpetuate the memory and spirit of the men and women who achieved American Independence; to promote the development of an enlightened public opinion; and to foster patriotic citizenship--these are the objects of our society, Daughters of the American Revolution.
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. 
The DAR Insignia is the property of, and is copyrighted by, the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Web hyperlinks to non-DAR sites are not the responsibility of NSDAR, the state organizations, or individual DAR chapters.
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History of Henry County Chapter NSDAR. One of the
most notable figures of the Revolutionary War was Patrick Henry (1736-1799) whose legendary words, "Give
me liberty or give me death," motivated the House of Burgesses into supporting the Revolutionary War. Patrick
Henry served in the Virginia House of Burgesses, the Continental Congress, and was a three-time governor of
Virginia. Our Missouri county was named in his honor, and when our Missouri DAR chapter was organized in
Windsor on June 13, 1913, it was only fitting that it be named after this illustrious American patriot and our county.
Serving as organizing regent of Henry County Chapter NSDAR was Miss Virginia Hart. Our chapter was proud to
count Mrs. William C. Boney (Mary), State Regent, 1972-1974, among our membership.
During Constitution Week, members are encouraged to fly the flag of the United States all week and
participate in public window displays in our community.