Fort Payne Chapter, NSDAR, is a service organization that works through our committees to support historic preservation, education, and patriotism. DAR was founded in 1890, and these three areas of focus were established at the first meeting over 130 years ago. Fort Payne Chapter, NSDAR, is a non-profit, non-political organization that supports this mission through service projects, assisting veterans, providing scholarships to high school seniors, submitting various grants, and celebrating those in our community with awards such as The Outstanding Teacher in American History and DAR Community Service Award. Please join us as we continue this mission!
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September 17-23 | Constitution Week |
September | History and preservation of Greene Barn & Oak Cottage Classroom supplies & nourishment for underprivileged children |
DAR Service for Veterans NWVU Woman's Stand Down |
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October | Pets for Vets Community Event |
Operation Support Our Troops Stockings for the Troops |
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Historic Preservation Clean headstones at Lisle Cemetery |
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Conservation Clean headstones at Lisle Cemetery |
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November 11 | Veterans Day |
November | History of the Flag |
DAR Project Patriot Halloween Candy donations to troops |
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December 14 | Wreaths Across America Day |
December | Historic Preservation Broken Chains: Aiding Freedom's Journey |
DAR Project Patriot Cookies for 10 local fire stationsCookies for 10 local fire stations |
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Wreath Laying Patriot John Dudley's grave, Veterans Valor statue |
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February | Historic Preservation Mission and Vision of the African American Genealogical Historical Society (AAGHS) and the African American involvement in Colonial History |
March | DAR Project Patriot Donation to Camp Atterbury USO |
April | Awards Ceremony |
School Library Month/National Library Week Children's books for Migrant Children |
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May 2 | National Day of Prayer |
May 6-10 | National Teacher Appreciation Week |
May 27 | Memorial Day |
May | Community Classroom Teacher Appreciation for Outstanding Teacher of American History |
June 14 | Flag Day |
June | Service Project Support Safety Town for National Safety Month |
ORIGIN OF THE CHAPTER
During the Black Hawk War, the settlers of Naper Settlement had to flee to Fort Dearborn. On their return, they asked for assistance to build a fort for shelter and defense during the Black Hawk Wars. In the middle of June 1832, a company of about fifty men under Captain Morgan L. Payne was dispatched from Ottawa, Illinois. Captain Payne was so popular with his men that they decided to name the fort in his honor. Fort Payne was located on the present-day grounds of Merner Fieldhouse of North Central College in Naperville.
HISTORY OF THE CHAPTER
In January 1927, a move to start a Hobson Mill Preservation Project developed into an interest to have a DAR society in Naperville. On February 13, 1928, the Fort Payne Chapter, NSDAR, was organized with twelve members. The National Society then confirmed the charter on May 19, 1928.
To promote historic preservation, education, and patriotism.
Ellen Hardin Walworth
Eugenia Washington
Mary Desha
Mary Smith Lockwood
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution has active chapters in every state in addition to overseas locations including Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Canada, England, France, Germany, Guam, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Spain, and the United Kingdom. Over one million members of DAR proudly serve and contribute millions of hours of volunteer work worldwide each year. Every Daughter has her reasons for joining which may include genealogy, honoring her ancestors, serving veterans, educating children, helping other women, making friends, or preserving history. Please join us as we continue to grow and prepare to celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary in 2026!