250 for 250! One Project at a Time
History of The National Day of Prayer. George Washington and Congress first called for a national recognition of Prayer in 1775, urging people to pray for wisdom from God regarding the War of Independence. Abraham Lincoln also called for a Day of Prayer and fasting in 1863 during the Civil War:
This year graduation will be on Thursday evening, May 19th, at the Patriot Football Stadium. The Awards Ceremony will remain on Friday morning. Please watch for KDS to send the details on the event. Support the graduates as they Find Their Wings in the next phase of their lives!
Memorial Day, formerly Decoration Day, in the United States, holiday (last Monday in May) honoring those who have died in the nation’s wars. It originated during the American Civil War when citizens placed flowers on the graves of those who had been killed in battle. More than a half dozen places have claimed to be the birthplace of the holiday. […]
America’s Flag Day marks the Second Continental Congress’s adoption of the first U.S. national flag on June 14, 1777. The first flag featured the same 13 red and white stripes we see today. However, the number and arrangement of stars have changed as the number of states has increased over the centuries. The current flag […]
KEEPING THE LEGACY ALIVE! 2022 is the 67th anniversary of Constitution Week. NSDAR Past President General Gertrude S. Carraway was responsible for the annual designation of September 17-23 as Constitution Week. The DAR made its own resolution for Constitution Week, which was adopted April 21, 1955.
98th Dedication Day 2022 festivities for the Kate Duncan Smith DAR School are scheduled for September 29 and 30. Please make plans to be with the students and staff of KDS on this special day! For more information and registration information download the tentative schedule and registration form or go to the Kate Duncan Smith […]
Join us for Christmas at the Richard-DAR House! Each year the four Mobile Chapters artfully decorate the house, this year the theme is The Songs of Christmas. While the museum's Christmas decor is visible the entire month of December the season will kick off on Dec 3-4 with special guests (Santa!), musical performances, shopping, and special tea […]
American History Essay Contest: Chapters are encouraged to conduct the American History Essay Contest by reaching out to all public, private, and homeschooled students in grades 5, 6, 7, and 8. This contest is conducted without regard to race, religion, sex, or national origin. All grades will be judged separately, with one winner chosen per […]
NEW! The National Society launched the Patriots of the American Revolution DAR High School Essay Contest in 2021, for students in grades 9, 10, 11, and 12. This essay contest will focus on figures of the American Revolution in preparation for the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding. This contest is conducted without regard to […]
December 15, 2022 deadline, packets to be received by Melissa Scott, Alabama State Americanism Chair.