October 2025 News!

September 2025 News!

* Our chapter earned 3rd place in 2024 in State Awards!  

*NSSDAR Awards were announced at the Mideast Missouri District meeting and present by Regent, Bernadette Hall.

Bernadette Hall shared these family treasures with us. “The first Item was the copper cow bell that was on the family cow when my 3rd Great Grandfather, John Durbin (1762-1845), migrated from Frederick Co., MD to Know Co., OH in about 1815. It is approximately 210 years old. The second item: “These shoes are the souvenir that my grandfather, Austin James Durbin (1889 – 1942), brought backfrom WWI where he was stationed in France (1918 – 1920). He spent most of his time in France in the hospital as he contracted tuberculosis while stationed there. His service records were destroyed in the fire. He actually enlisted in St. Louis. They are wooden baby shoes. They are approximately 105 years old.

Constitution Week 2025!

American Indian Committee ~Janet Rolwes, chair

When the delegates to the Constitutional Convention met in 1787 to debate what form of government the United States should have, there were no democracies in Europe from which they could draw inspiration. The most democratic forms of government that any of the convention members had personally encountered were those of Native American nations. Of particular interest was the Iroquois Confederacy, which historians have argued wielded a significant influence on the U.S.Constitution. The Iroquois Confederacy was in no way an exact model for the U.S. Constitution. It provided a real-life example of some of the political concepts the framers were interested in adopting in the U.S. The Iroquois Confederacy dates back several centuries, to when the Great Peacemaker founded it by uniting five nations: the Mohawks, the Onondaga, the Cayuga, the Oneida and the Seneca. In around 1722, the Tuscarora nation joined the Iroquois, also known as the Haudenosaunee. Together, these six nations formed a multi-state government while maintaining their own individual government. Each tribe might have its own issues, but the Iroquois Confederacy is about…unification through mutual defense and it conducts foreign affairs.” In a 1751 letter from Benjamin Franklin describing the need for the 13 colonies to form a “voluntary Union” similar to that of the Iroquois Confederacy: “It would be a very strange Thing, if six Nations of ignorant Savages should be capable of forming a Scheme for such a Union, and be able to execute it in such a Manner, as that it has subsisted Ages, and appears indissoluble; and yet that a like Union should be impracticable for thirteen English Colonies, to whom it is more necessary, and must be more advantageous; and who cannot be supposed to want an equal understanding of their Interests.” If six savage nations can form a “voluntary Union”, then surely 13 English colonies to whom it is more advantageous can do the same.

Constitution Week Displays at the McClay Branch and Kicker Branch Libraries Set Up by Cathy Lipscomb and Kathy Forsch, co-chairs of the Constitution Week Committee

National asked that each chapter do something in honor of the First Responders of September 11th. Several members took cookies to area fire houses.  – Bernadette Hall

I delivered cookies to Central Fire and Rescue Station No. 3 on Willott Road. The firefighters were surprised and happy to get the goodies. – Susie Weaver

September 9, 2025 ~ Day of Service

At the Calvary Temple Clothing Closet – Ann Puri, Donna Lapinski and Tricia Crouch transitioned the clothes from summer to winter. Photo by Bernadette Hall

CARRY THE LOAD

September 11, 2025 DAR Day of Service Patriot Day

Jefferson Barracks Cemetery

Bernadette Hall is cleaning the

headstone of veteran Paul Rea

(husband of member Gail Rea).

Charlotte Shelburne, Maggie Huggard, Tricia Crouch and Bernadette Hall

Are you Wondering why we are wearing red? The Mideast District Meeting was held on a Friday. Remember Everyone Deployed” (R.E.D.) is a national campaign encouraging people to wear the color red on Fridays to show support for U.S. military service members who are deployed overseas or elsewhere in the country, boost morale, raise awareness and honor and remember.

Friday, the St. Charles Chapter DAR Historic Preservation & Conservation groups had the wonderful opportunity to work with the Boys Soccer teams from DHS at the historic St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery! These YOUNG MEN were AMAZING! They were hard working and enjoyed learning the history as well as new skills as they helped with cleaning and clearing monuments as well as gardening and general grounds care. It was wonderful to have their enthusiasm & energetic help on this HOT afternoon. It was over 95! So glad we had lots of drinking water. Working alongside & having the opportunity to chat with them was very rewarding. ~Charlotte Shelburne

None of them were afraid to work. It was in the 90’s and they were ready to stay longer than we were. Thank You! Coach Turner and Duchesne High School for your energy, muscles and perseverance as you supported us in patriotism, historic preservation, and education. They used tools and product to clean tombstones and clear the brush, limbs and ground around the headstone bases. None were shy to get to work. ~Jeanne Middleton

The boys did an amazing job! I worked with 3 freshman-ALL made the Varsity team. Two of “my boys” actually had scored their 1st goals last week. They are all starting to think about their own futures from Sales to psychology to engineering. One had even learned about DAR from his 8th grade History teacher! ~Maggie Huggard

BORROMEO CEMETERY – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2025

St Charles Borromeo entry way is all set up /decorated for tomorrow’s plaque dedication. Many hands made it go quickly. Jeanne Middleton brought a couple grandchildren – James and Cora to help place the flags. HODAR Ben Crouch came out this morning with his weed trimmer & blower to start the job of clearing some of the sunken stones ~Maggie Huggard

SAINT CHARLES CHAPTER DAR GRAVE MARKING

REVOLUTIONARY WAR PATRIOTS WHO SERVED IN THE FORT SAN CARLOS/ST. LOUIS MILITIA

ST CHARLES BORROMEO CATHOLIC CHURCH CEMETERY – SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2025

The Saint Charles Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution unveiled a new grave marker honoring Revolutionary War patriots who served in the Fort San Carlos/St. Louis Milita at the Saint Charles Borromeo Catholic Church Cemetery. The event was held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, at the cemetery located on West Randolph Street in St. Charles. DAR chapter members worked alongside St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church parishioners to assist in cleaning up their cemetery with careful attention on all known veterans’ headstones. Thirty-one men that were in the St. Louis/Fort San Carlos militia were honored. These men and their families sacrificed much during the Revolutionary War and were some of the first settlers in St. Charles.  The Fernando de Leyba Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution and the Nathan Futrell Chapter of the C.A.R. helped in the celebration. More than 80 people attend including State Vice Regent, Becky Osborne and other State Chairs and Regents. Michael Galba, President of the St. Charles City Council gave a speech. The SAR gave a gun salute. Chapter Member Jeanne Middleton unveiled the marker, because she is descended from six of the men on the list!

Saint Charles Borromeo Revolutionary War Grave Marking

Keynote Speaker

Michael Galba –St. Charles City Council President, Ward 8 Councilman

Good morning.

To the members of the Saint Charles Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, and to all the family, friends, and neighbors gathered here today: Thank you for inviting me to share in this solemn and deeply meaningful occasion. And Patti

Dickherber, thank you for your leadership in chairing this important Revolutionary War Grave Marking Committee. As the City Council President of St. Charles, I am often called upon to discuss the future of our city—our budget, our infrastructure, our growth. But it is days like today, when we pause and intentionally look back, that truly define us. Our future is only as strong as the roots we choose to remember. We are here, on this hallowed ground, to dedicate this marker not just to a single life, but to a vital chapter in the history of our great city. We are here to ensure that the story of the Fort San Carlos/St. Louis Militiamen is not lost to the passing years, but is literally etched into the landscape of our community. Every city is a tapestry woven from the threads of individual lives. The thread that these 31 identified militiamen contributed was truly remarkable, and it shaped the very foundation upon which we stand. We are immensely grateful to the Daughters of the American Revolution for bringing their collective story back into the light. These men were more than just residents; they were Revolutionary War Patriots and co-founders of St. Charles. Their service during the American Revolution was critical. They were the defenders of the western frontier, part of the force that secured this vast territory from British-backed attacks. They helped define the western boundaries of our young nation the United States of America. But their commitment didn’t end with the war. They then made the courageous journey here, migrating with Louis Blanchette to settle St. Charles. They transitioned from soldiers to pioneers, taking on the arduous task of building our city and planting the seeds of American liberty and community life on the banks of the Missouri River. Their contribution was a selfless act of building—building homes, building commerce, and, most importantly, building the community that we still cherish today. Today, we honor that act of legacy. Why should we care about a grave marking ceremony? Because history is not some dusty collection of facts; history is our identity. It dictates our values, informs our decisions, and inspires our children. These markers are a visible commitment from the City of St. Charles—and from all of us—to the principle that every life matters and every contribution deserves recognition. We are a stronger, more resilient city because of the foresight and efforts of these revolutionary patriots who chose to make their home here. By gathering on this date, September 27th 2025, we confirm a reciprocal covenant: these militiamen helped to create this place, and in return, we promise to remember them. We ensure that future generations walking through this cemetery will stop, read these stones, and ask: “Who were these founders?” And thanks to the NSDAR, we will have the definitive answer. This is how a city maintains its soul. Let us now reflect on the profound, quiet impact that a good life lived, and a brave cause served, can have. The stories we tell, and the memories we preserve, are the true treasures of Saint Charles. To the Saint Charles Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, thank you for your commitment to this invaluable work. You are the guardians of our collective memory, connecting the heroism of 1776 directly to the prosperity of today. As the marker is unveiled today, let it be a sign that the life and legacy of the Fort San Carlos/St. Louis Militiamen remain a cornerstone of our community. May we continue to honor their courage as we build a future worthy of their enduring spirit.

Thank you.

August 2025 News!

Charlotte Shelburne, Bernadette Hall and Tricia Crouch attended the Ceremony in Booneville recognizing Purple Heart Patriots.               

MSSDAR was able to serve 285 veterans at three (3) locations: Mt. Vernon Veteran’s Home (150), St. James Veteran’s Home (93) and Truman VA Community Living Center (42)

On May 10, 2025, The St. Charles County Historical Society (SCCHS) in conjunction with the America & Spain 250 Initiative held a presentation at the Odd Fellows Building (OPO) on Main Street in St. Charles, MO.

Antonio Sanchez de Mora from the Archivo General de Indies in Seville, Spain gave two very informative presentations on the holdings of the Archives in Seville. Both presentations were about “The Louisiana Territory and its Inhabitants through the documents of the Archivo General de Indias”. This is certainly important for anyone attempting to research early St. Louis, Ste Genevieve and St. Charles because the Spanish records from the earliest time of the Louisiana Territory and Illinois Territory are kept there. There are millions of pages of records in these collections.

He showed early censuses, military records, letters to and from St. Louis to New Orleans, Cuba and Spain to name a few. He wanted us to know these are available and open for research. Some are online at Portal de Archivos Esparales (PARES). Many of their records are on microfilm and copies are in Archives in New Orleans, Texas and a few other places in the United States. This presentation was sponsored by not only the St. Charles County Historical Society but also the Queen Sofia Spanish Institute (QSSI) housed in New York City. The QSSI is working with their corporate partners to promote Spain and the 250 Initiative. One of these partners is the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) who will be presenting a program in Washington, DC in the fall. DAR member Joan Koechig was instrumental in bringing Mr. Sanchez de Mora and the QSSI to St. Charles. Cindy Masterson-O’Fallon Chapter, Carol Selph, Joan Koechig and Patti Dickherber from the Saint Charles Chapter attended.     ~Patti Dickherber

On May 16th, Tricia and Ben Crouch and Bernadette Hall had the honor of attending the repatriation services of Corporal Frederick Carrino at Shepard Funeral Home and Jefferson Barracks Cemetery. This brave young man gave his life in Korea in 1950 at the age of 18. He was buried as an Unknown Soldier in the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, in Honolulu, Hawaii. 75 years later, he was finally identified through DNA and brought home. The services were conducted by Father Stanger from Holy Infant in Ballwin. Corporal Carrino was awarded his service decorations, including a Purple Heart, at this ceremony and given to his nephew, Dennis Carrino. We are very thankful for Corporal Corrino and also for the opportunity to celebrate his return to St. Louis. His full obituary can be viewed on the Shepard Funeral Home website here. The paperwork has been filled out to honor him through MSSDAR Purple Heart Patriots. His birthday is May 17th. He would have been 93 years old.

“The Annual Commemoration of The Battle of Fort San Carlos-May 26, 1780 was held on Sunday, May 25, 2025 in Ste. Genevieve, MO – 245 years. Francois Valle led 60 men from there to fight in the Battle. At the cemetery, the SAR remembered 5 men who fought that day. A memorial service was held at the Orris Theater for those who died. Both the DAR and SAR helped with the Rose Ceremony.”

Susan Russ shared information about her name. Susan is the 8th in her family named ’Susan’ since 1749. Susan’s granddaughter (pictured above) is the 10th. The first Susan was Susan Ross Crane, the second wife of Henry Weaver, Susan Russ’ Revolutionary War patriot. Susan brought and shared the mirror, brush and button hook from a dresser set that was her grandmother’s. Growing up, Susan shared a bedroom with her maternal grandmother who lived with Susan’s parents. She also brought doll clothes from her childhood that her grandmother made for her. She shared memories about the items and the special meaning and importance they have for her.

Cheryl Burtle brought a crystal ice bucket and a candy dish for her family history story. The candy dish was her Grandmother’s in her patriot line. “She was my best friend.” She always had divinity in the dish at Christmas. We went on trips and shopping together.

126th MSSDAR State ConferenceAwards and Certificates for 2024 Chapter Work

Presented to/Celebrating the Saint Charles Chapter

• Sparking the Love of Learning through acts of service, financial support and gifts in kind in schools throughout the chapter’s community

• 3rd Place Chapter Achievement Award 2024 – Missouri State level Category: 151 Members and Higher: Points Achieved 923

• Certificate: DAR/SAR/S.R. Relations

• Tricia Crouch – recognized with a Certificate for Support of DAR/SAR/S.R. Relations

• Diane Borgman – recognized with a Certificate for Support of DAR/SAR/S.R. Relations

• Joan Koechig – recognized with a Certificate for Support of DAR/SAR/S.R. Relations

• Chapter recognized with a Certificate: Outstanding Service to Veterans

• Jeanne Middleton: recognized with a Certificate of Appreciation: Use of Technology Skills for Benefit of Missouri DAR

• Chapter recognized with a Certificate: Most DAR Flags Certificates Presented

• Chapter recognized with a Certificate: Patriot of the Month Program Support

• Chapter recognized with a Certificate: Support of Purple Heart Patriots Certificate of Appreciation for Service to America

• Chapter recognized with a Certificate: Celebrating Stars and Stripes of America

• Chapter recognized with a Certificate: Patron Donor Level of Cold Water Cemetery

• Chapter recognized with a Certificate: 2024 DAR Museum Outreach Committee

• Chapter recognized with a Certificate: Excellent Constitution Week Activities and Displays

• Suzanne Weaver – recognized with a Certificate for Outstanding Service and Commitment to Patriot Records Project

• Carol Selph – recognized with a Certificate for Outstanding Service and Commitment to Patriot Records Project

• 2nd Place Outstanding Chapter for American Indian Committee

• Chapter Chair Award to Deborah Stopke for American Indian Committee

• Chapter recognized with a Literacy Promotion certificate for donation of books for Little Library and Area Schools

• Bernadette Hall – recognized for completing the Committee Leaders Course and received her red/white/blue cord.

• Chapter recognized for 100% participation in President’s General Fund.

The St. Charles County Historical Society (SCCHS) put on its first America 250 Event of the American Sesquicentennial Celebration. The Lighting of Two Lanterns was held on the steps of the St. Charles County Historical Society on Main Street in St. Charles, Missouri. This lighting was done on 18 April 2025 to commemorate the 250th Anniversary of “two if by sea” and Paul Revere’s midnight ride which took place 18 April 1775. Historical sites across the United States celebrated in the same way.

Julia Jacobs, SCCHS Director of Administration, read a short history of the actual events that led up to the bell tower lighting and the skirmishes that followed. And, how the “shot heard round the world” changed our country forever.

A public reading of “Paul Revere’s Ride” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was done by SCCHS Board Member and Fernando de Leyba Chapter Sons of the American Revolution member Justin Watkins while another SAR member, Marvin Koechig, lit the first lantern and Saint Charles Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution member, Patti Dickherber, lit the second one.

Light refreshments, including gingerbread from Mary Bell Washington’s recipe (mother of George Washington, were served. It is reported that she also made this gingerbread for the Marquis de Lafayette. The recipe is on the following page.

Over 100 people attended. Members of the Lewis and Clark Fife and Drum Corps entertained with a few songs after the reading. And the St. Charles Police Department showed up with two Mounted Officers. Members of the DAR. SAR and the Nathan Futrell Chapter of the Children of the American Revolution also attended. Many people were in colonial clothing.

~Patti Dickherber

MARY BALL WASHINGTON’S GINGERBREAD

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened

1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp packed dark brown sugar

1 cup molasses

Scant 2 3/4 cups sifted all-purpose flower

1 Tbsp ground ginger

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp ground cloves

1/4 tsp ground allspice

2 lg. eggs, plus 2 lg. egg whites, lightly beaten

1 Tbsp freshly grated orange zest

1/4 cup fresh orange juice

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 350o . Butter a 9” square cake pan.

2. In the bowl of an electric mixer, or in a large bowl beating by hand, combine the butter and brown sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Add the molasses and continue to beat until well combined.

3. Sift the flour with the ginger, cinnamon, cloves and allspice.

4. Alternately add the eggs and flour to the butter mixture, beating very well after each addition.

5. Add the orange juice and zest and continue beating for several minutes until the batter is smooth and light.

6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

7. Set the cake on a rack to cool completely in the pan before slicing.

(Culinary historian Nancy Carter Crump adapted this recipe from the 18th-century original. DAR extends its gratitude to Ms. Crump and the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association for sharing it.)

Women’s Issues Committee ~Susan Russ, chair

On April 25th, we met Rosalie McGaugh, State Chair DAR Service for Veterans, in New Melle and delivered 100 twin blankets, 50 new bras, countless new pairs of socks and underwear, 50 Depends and 25 lap blankets. Rosalie will distribute them to women veterans that use the clinics throughout the state and a homeless shelter for women in her area. There were no photos as the April showers were coming down to bring more May flowers.

Lineage Research Committee ~Patti Dickherber, chair

“DAR Presents: Find Your Revolutionary War Patriot” The workshop was given on March 29, 2025 by the O’Fallon Chapter, NSDAR headed by Megan Atchley (O’Fallon Chapter) and held at the St. Charles Heritage Museum. Kate Huffman from the O’Fallon Chapter was also there helping people fill out their family charts. Carol Selph and I attended the Workshop and were pleased to talk to a number of interested prospectives. We are not pictured because whoever took this picture stood in front of us to take a shot of the room.               ~Patti

Lineage Research Committee ~Patti Dickherber, chair

I was pleased to present the program “AI for Genealogy” atthe SAR Missouri State Convention on April 25, 2025. It was well attended and there were many questions after the program. I was so happy to see many SAR friends and even some DAR sisters from around Missouri. Steve Kling gave the presentation after mine and spoke on Lafayette’s tour stop in St. Louis and Kaskaskia. It was very interesting. ~Patti

Conservation Committee ~Maggie Huggard, chair

 

Historic Preservation Committee ~Bernadette Hall, chair

On Wednesday, April 23, 2025, the Duchesne High School girls’ soccer team joined us for a short lesson on the history of Borromeo Cemetery and headstone cleaning with Bernadette Hall and Maggie Huggard. What a wonderful experience! The Historic Preservation Committee and the Conservation Committee are working together to establish a ‘Never Forget Garden’ in St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery. The benches are installed and 2 plants in place (see above). There are plans to add more plants when the season is correct to add them. Time was spent with the Duchesne girls’ soccer team cleaning headstones and teaching them about the different types of headstone material and where it comes from along with the different types of grasses in the cemetery and of course a history lesson was included. Plans are being formed to establish an ongoing relationship with Duchesne High School and the care of the cemetery.

~Bernadette

 

 

Our Own Scarlett Stratton Was On The News!

December 20, 2024

Here is a link to the news segment.

Our December 14, 2024

Meeting Events

What a great meeting! Thank you, Eric Aufner, for your program on the history of your home in St Charles! Welcome to our newest member Donna Turner and a special appreciation to Jeanne K Middleton for her outstanding monthly newsletters. See you all in 2025.

Tracey Robinson Presents Her

Great-Grandmothers Needlepoint

December 14, 2024

Tracey’s Great-Grandmother Clara Litzsinger Longhibler made all of these pieces of needlepoint.  She was born in 1892 and passed in 1976 when Tracey was 8 years old. She also told us about Fort Ligonier she visited on vacation.

Wrapping Up a Fleece Blanket!

Gail B. Rae finished her fleece blanket just in time for our December 14, 2024 meeting! 🙂

American Heritage Committee met today,

December 14, 2024

Really a fun and productive day!!

November Meeting – Toys for Tots Collection

          A very special thank you to everyone for supporting the Saint Charles chapter DAR 2024 toy drive for Toys for Tots. Your generosity will brighten Christmas for many children this season! The collection included 30 dolls/plushies, 10 vehicle toys, 5 active play toys, 2 marble maze sets, 2 Mega Blocks sets, 1 Rubik’s cube, 1 pop up toddler learning toy, 4 Lego sets, 6 games, 3 puzzles, 2 books, 5 mini action figures, 11 coloring sets, 6 arts/crafts/science toys, 44 pairs of children’s gloves, 4 children’s hats, and 5 pairs of girls’ socks. Pictured: St. Charles Chapter DAR Regent, Bernadette Hall, and Service to Veterans Chair, Ronda Metzger

November 16, 2024 Meeting

What a busy meeting! New Transfers, Eppie and Grace Underwood, Installation of new members, Jennifer Neumann, Katy McKinney,Kira Brennam and DeAnn Holden, Patriot of the Month, Colette, Ellen, Nancy, Jeanne and Kathleen, Guest Cary Warner from the USO, and Ann Puri showing her greatgrandmother’s quilt. We had such a great meeting!

NeedleWork Crafts

November 6, 2024

Great afternoon learning about various needle work crafts we can do. Fun visiting and learning from each other. Thank you Gail for hosting and the yummy pumpkin tart!

Borromeo Cemetery

November 3, 2024

We had a very productive morning in Borremeo yesterday. Cleaned some Veterans, found and uncovered a lost headstone. A student from Duschene High School came and he cleaned the area around 2 flat stones. We really enjoyed sharing the history of the cemetery with him and what DAR is all about.

Flag Star Cut Out

October 23, 2024

Am spending time taking care of Krissy after she had her tonsils out. We cut out the stars while discussing the history of the flag and why we were going to handout stars to Veterans.

 Oak Grove Cemetery

October 2024

First Capitol Field Trip

October 16, 2024

What a beautiful day! We had a wonderful time on our field trip today. First we toured the First State Capitol then we had a tour of the 400 to 900 blocks on Main St. Both tours we highly recommend!

Here’s 2 more I took on the tour yesterday. I had toured the First Capital before but different guides tell different stories so it was worth repeating. I really enjoyed it all. I hadn’t seen the replica of the first Borromeo church before. And we saw a monument on Main Street that is hidden by a tree. As many times as I have walked Main Street I realized there’s a lot I haven’t seen!

CAR

October 12, 2024

My grandson and I attended our first C.A.R. meeting. Thank you for the fun activity!

American Flag Star Cut out

September 30, 2024

What a fun afternoon! Putting the stars in package to hand out to Veterans when we walk in the parade!

All Saints Catholic Cemetery

September 2024

9.24 Cottleville Constitution

September 24, 2024

Cottleville Constitution Week Proclamation

Little Library Install

September 23, 2024

In between the thunder and rain we opened Little Free Library in Cottleville. Susan Brewer, a relator in Cottleville, let us put it on her land. We filled it with the books donated on Saturday. Not pictured is Janet Rowles who arrived just as the rain poured down. Susan Russ did a fantastic job painting it!

Flag Burning

September 21, 2024

Attended the Flag Retirement tonight. Very moving.

Watchifire in St. Charles last night. Great seeing all the period dress!

           

Lafayette Academy

Constitution Week

September 17th, 2024

                                   

9.16 Oak Grove Cemetery

9.14 Constitution Week

District Meeting

September 13, 2024

It was a really great day attending District Meeting! Reconnected with old friends and made new ones.

Constitution Week Weldon Spring

September 13, 2024

Constitution Week proclamations at Weldson Springs and St. Peters.

Borromeo Cemetery Headstone Cleanup

September 11th, 2024

Some before and after in Borremeo. We were excited as we were able to add photos in Find a Grave for 2 that did not have any. Will be back in two weeks.

Gail B. Rae spent a few hours at Borromeo this morning attending to in ground markers. Here are a few she worked on.

Library Display

September 2024

Presented the DAR Constitution packet to the librarian at Discovery Elementary in Orchard Farm District today. Now on display. Received appreciation from the librarian, counselor and principals.

Summer Activities

Members marched in the Independence Day Parade, donations were made to Food for Forces, headstones of veterans are being properly cleaned at local cemeteries, and new citizens were welcomed.

Fun at the 124th MSSDAR State Conference!

The Saint Charles Chapter, NSDAR, was well represented at the 124th MSSDAR State Conference!

Sappington House Visit

Chapter members toured the historic Thomas Sappington House Museum in Crestwood. Thomas was the son of John Sappington, an American Revolutionary War veteran who served as General Washington’s bodyguard at Valley Forge. This home was built in 1808 and serves as a rare example of Federalist architecture in Missouri.

Veterans Day Breakfast

In honor of Veterans Day, 100 breakfasts were served by chapter members to veterans and first responders at Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) 2866 St. Charles. The chapter also presented the VFW post with two flag display certificates. These certificates are awarded to homes and businesses that properly display the flag.

American Indian Heritage Month

Mayor Dan Borgmeyer presented a proclamation recognizing November as National American Indian Heritage Month in the City of St. Charles. The month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories, and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native peoples.

A Trip to Historic Sainte Genevieve

Members of the chapter took a day trip to Sainte Genevieve, Missouri, where they met with DAR sisters from the Sainte Genevieve Settlement Chapter, NSDAR. They took a tour of the city, visited the French Colonial America Museum, and enjoyed lunch together. Prospective members and members of the Cahokia Chapter, NSDAR, and the Cornelia Greene Chapter, NSDAR, attended.

American Revolutionary War in the West Exhibit Opens at the St. Charles County Heritage Museum

Members of the Saint Charles Chapter, NSDAR, attended the opening of “The American Revolutionary War in the West,” a new exhibit at the St. Charles County Heritage Museum that features artifacts on display for the first time! The exhibit focuses on the Mississippi River Valley region during the American Revolutionary War, an area that has largely been ignored.

Saint Charles Chapter, NSDAR, and the City of St. Peters Work to Restore Historic Cemetery

The Saint Charles Chapter, NSDAR, Historic Preservation Committee has been working with the City of St. Peters to clean up and restore the historic Peter Ehrhart Cemetery for over two years. The Historic Preservation Committee continues to maintain the cemetery and locate additional burials.

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