What We Do
We are dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history, and securing America’s future through better education for children. Below are examples of activities listed in our three main areas of projects.
Promoting Patriotism
- Support the Wounded Warriors unit at Camp Lejeune through donations of pillows, blankets and gift cards for families
- Participate in the Wreaths Across America project at the Jacksonville Veterans Cemetery
- Participate in the local Veterans Day parade
- Honor new citizens at the Battleship North Carolina
Honoring new citizens at the USS North Carolina with chapter members.
Supporting Wounded Warriors at Camp Lejeune with gifts for families.
Remembering those who served at the local Veterans Day parade.
Historic Preservation
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- Enjoy programs on Onslow County courthouses, taverns, the long-leaf pine industry and Lejeune Memorials
- Visit Foscue Plantation to celebrate the Halifax Resolves
- Index DAR application documents
- Document a local cemetery for DAR records
- Support cemetery preservation
Celebrating the Halifax Resolves at Foscue Plantation in historical dress.
Placing flags at events for celebrations, events, and special programs.
Supporting preservation through visits and events at local places of history.
Education
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- Sponsor DAR American History Contest
- Sponsor DAR Good Citizens Awards in local high schools
- Honor Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) students
- Celebrate Constitution Week with a bell ringing ceremony at Freedom Fountain
- Visit member co-founded Zing Zumm Children’s Museum
Celebrating Constitution Week at Freedom Fountain with a bell ringing.
Working with local schools to honor JROTC students and their accomplishments.
Visiting and supporting the Zing Zumm Children’s Museum during a chapter field trip.