Organizing Regent: Louise Catherine Fleming
Organized: October 14, 1905
Current
Regent: Missy Lowery
The chapter was named for the historic Star Fort located
near the town of Ninety Six. The fort was constructed by the British to
protect early settlers in the area from the Indians, but it became the
site of the first land battle of the Revolutionary War fought south of New
England (in 1775.) Later, General Nathanael Greene and 1,000 Patriot
troops laid siege to the star-shaped fort. Although unable to
dislodge the 550 Loyalists defending Star Fort, General Greene is credited
with staging the longest siege of the Revolutionary War.
The Chapter members have supported Tamassee DAR School
with financial contributions, Thrift Store donations, and a constant
stream of clipped soup labels. The Chapter also sponsors the Fort
Charlotte Society, Children of the American Revolution.
Members join in projects to collect Bible records and
complete listings of cemetery inscriptions in Greenwood County.
These projects have been published, with copies donated to the NSDAR
library in Washington, D.C. and the SCDAR library in Camden.
Daughters continue to work to support the objectives of
our National Society - patriotic endeavors, historic preservation, and
promotion of patriotic education. Contact
us if you are interested in receiving a personal invitation to our
next meeting.
WHY JOIN US?
The DAR gives members an opportunity for service in many
areas. It is a way to join with others in trying to make America a
better place to live. It offers the opportunity to work with youth
of this country through the educational programs. The DAR
encourages citizens to become active in the community, to assist in
historic preservation, and to help preserve documents and records of the
past. It offers an opportunity to meet people with similar
interest, develop friendships and to join others who cherish the
priceless heritage enjoyed by all while promoting the ideals of
patriotism and love of country.
SPECIAL LINKS:
National
Society
Daughters of the American Revolution
South
Carolina Society
Daughters of the American Revolution
South
Carolina NSDAR Chapters
Ninety
Six National Historic Site
For
more information about membership or to receive an invitation to a
meeting,
contact Henrietta Morton.
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