DAR's National Day of Service

The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Day of Service gives members an opportunity to join together in an effort to illustrate NSDAR's collective commitment to America on the day of our founding. On October 11, 2016 members of Rhea-Craig Chapter helped to prepare and serve food to those in need hosted by a local church.

Fund Raising

A very successful yard sale on a beautiful October Saturday.

Grave Dedication Ceremony for 2 Revolutionary War Patriots

On Saturday, October 22 we joined several members of DAR and SAR chapters at Garrison Cemetery in Dayton, TN for the grave dedication ceremony honoring Revolutionary War patriot, Col. Return Jonathan Meigs. The ceremony was hosted by Colonel Benjamin Cleveland Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution. 

DAR and SAR wreaths at the grave of Colonel Return Jonathan Meigs

A dedicated Color Guard

Grave of Return Jonathan Meigs

Three volleys.

Two blasts from the canons.

Taps

Susan Pluff, Carrie Ann Bright and Barbara McKeel with the color guard.

Colonel Return Jonathan Meigs' grave with SAR medallions 

Caren Lorelle, Susan Thomas, Carrie Ann Bright, Susan Pluff, Barbara McKeel, Kathy Tyler.  

Carrie Ann Bright saluting Colonel Return Jonathan Meigs.

Following the dedication at Garrison Cemetery a second ceremony was held at David Campbell Memorial Park in the Old Washington community in Rhea County. Hosted by the Colonel Benjamin Cleveland Chapter, Tennessee SAR the dedication recognized Major David Campbell as a Revolutionary War patriot.

Carrie Ann Bright, Regent, with the Rhea-Craig wreath.

Carrie Ann Bright saluting Major David Campbell.

 DAR and SAR wreaths on the grave of David Campbell.

SAR marker on the grave of Major David Campbell.

Our Founder - Annie Rhea Clark

Laying a wreath on the grave of our founder Annie Rhea Clark on the anniversary of her death.

At the mayor's office

Members of Rhea-Craig Chapter DAR at the office of Monroe County Mayor Tim Yates to witness him signing a Certificate of Appreciation recognizing the Daughters of the American Revolution.