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We are delighted to welcome all Daughters and prospective members to attend our chapter meetings and join in our chapter activities. Augusta Parish Chapter embraces and promotes the ideals and goals of the DAR: to perpetuate the memory and spirit of the men and women who achieved American Independence to promote, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge, and to foster true patriotism and love of country. Our members are notified of chapter events, times and locations by email or our chapter newsletter. Non-members are cordially invited to contact the Chapter Regent via e-mail using the link provided below. Contact the Regent Chapter Meetings and Calendar of Events Chapter Meetings 2nd Saturday Executive Board Meetings 1st Thursday 2009 July 29, 2009 (Wednesday) DISTRICT VI ANNUAL MEETING Luncheon at Holiday Inn Golf and Conference Center Staunton, VA Page: Susanna Larner (from Augusta Parish Chapter) September 12, 2009 (Saturday) CHAPTER MEETING--2nd Saturday "Mills of Old Augusta County" Tour: RR Smith Center for History and Art featuring RR Smith Center Gallery 20-22 New Street, Staunton, VA September 16, 2009 (Wednesday) FALL MUSTER (State Regent visits D-VI Chapters with State Officers and Chairman who give reports and latest DAR news.) 9:00 am Meeting ~ 12:00 pm Luncheon Holiday Inn Golf and Conference Center, Staunton, VA Speaker: Bana W. Caskey, VA State Regent Page: Susanna Larner (from Augusta Parish Chapter) September 21, 2009 (Monday) NATIONALIZATION CEREMONY--2nd Saturday 10:00 at Frontier Culture Museum Impressive annual ceremony swearing in New Citizens. Augusta Parish underwrites part of program. October 10, 2009 (Saturday) CHAPTER MEETING--2nd Saturday Ghost Tour 1:30 pm at Anne Hathaways Cottage B&B (reproduction of Shakespeare's wife's cottage near Stratford in England.) 950 West Beverley Street, Staunton October 14, 2009 (Wednesday) STATE REGENT'S VISIT and LUNCHEON 11:30 am, Stonewall Jackson Hotel, Staunton, VA Speaker: Bana W. Caskey, VA State Regent Luncheon Cost: $20 Page: Susanna Larner (from Augusta Parish Chapter) Hostesses: Augusta Parish Chapter along with other local chapters November 14, 2009 (Saturday) CHAPTER MEETING--2nd Saturday "Veterans Day Parade and Meeting" Meet at 10:00 for lineup for Parade at 11:00 am Meeting to follow with Luncheon at 12:30 Luncheon Cost: $12.50 w/ cash bar Ashton Country House B&B, Staunton, VA Hostesses: Ellen Jones and Linda Custer December 12, 2009 (Saturday) CHAPTER MEETING--2nd Saturday "Augusta Parish Chapter's 5th Anniversary Luncheon" Staunton, VA Hostesses: Leslie Hall, Louise Sterrett, and Kendall Curd 2010 January 9, 2010 (Saturday) CHAPTER MEETING--2nd Saturday "Augusta Parish Memorial Meeting" Trinity Episcopal Church, Parish House, Library Staunton, VA Hostesses: February 13, 2010 (Saturday) CHAPTER MEETING--2nd Saturday "George Washington's Birthday Tea" Spring Lakes Clubhouse, Old Greenville Rd, Staunton, VA Hostesses: Gail Dunn, Susanna Larner and Sue McCray March 12-14, 2010 (Friday-Sunday) 114th VIRGINIA STATE CONFERENCE Richmond Marriott, Richmond, VA Page: Susanna Larner (from Augusta Parish Chapter) March 20, 2010 (Saturday) CHAPTER MEETING--3rd Saturday **NOTE DATE CHANGE. Staunton, VA Hostesses: Teresa Whitesell and Sarah Young April 10, 2010 (Saturday) CHAPTER MEETING--2nd Saturday "Juniors' Meeting" Speaker: Diane Meredith Scott, State Chairman, Women's Issues Spring Lakes Clubhouse, Old Greenville Rd, Staunton, VA Hostesses: Junior members and friends May 15, 2010 (Saturday) CHAPTER MEETING--2nd Saturday "Augusta Parish's Annual Meeting" Staunton, VA July 7-11, 2010 (Wednesday-Sunday) 119th CONTINENTAL CONGRESS Constitution Hall, NSDAR Washington, D.C. Page: Susanna Larner (from Augusta Parish Chapter) July 8, 2010 (Thursday) Virginia Luncheon at Continental Congress National Press Club Washington, D.C. Chapter Officers Jane Sherman, CG ~ Organizing Regent A Welcome Letter from the Regent PDF format ~ Word format Organizing Regent: Elizabeth Jane "Janie" Sherman, CG 1st Vice Regent: Whitney Suzanne Jordan Deitz (Junior Member) 2nd Vice Regent: Teresa Gail Whitesell Recording Secretary: Marjorie Lee Boone Fleisher   Corresponding Secretary: Susan Allen Fitz McCray Treasurer: Gail Dunn Registrar: Linda Ann Reed Custer Chaplain: Leslie Hall Historian: Susanna Marie Larner Librarian: Elizabeth Ellen Jones Parliamentarian: Sarah Young, PhD Membership Information Prospective applicants are invited to contact our Chapter Regent regarding attending meetings and membership. Information on eligability for DAR Membership is located on the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution website. To access the NSDAR site, please click on the logo below. Chapter Website Our choice of FLORAL MOTIF is the lilac. The lilac is a shrub that is recognized as a horticultural part of this country's early American history. In 1767, Thomas Jefferson recorded his method of planting lilacs in his garden at Monticello; and on March 3, 1785, George Washington noted that he had transplanted existing lilacs in his garden at Mount Vernon. The oldest living lilacs in North America may have been planted around 1750. The 18th century PORTRAITURE PAINTINGS are by Thomas Gainsborough (1727-1788), an Englishman born in Suffolk, England. Gainsborough emerged as a renowned artist during an era of great social change in both Great Britian and America. His artwork has been selected for our website for its beautiful depiction of 18th century women in period dress before and during the time of America's revolution. It reminds us of the English heritage of many of our Founding Fathers, and provides a flavor of the times during the period that eventually led to the founding of our country. The National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. has hosted an exhibition of Gainsborough's most famous paintings, among which several appear on this site. Home ~ Membership ~ History ~ Patriots ~ American Flag Contact Our Regent ~ Virginia DAR ~ National Society DAR