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Annual Spring Tea Held with The Daughters of the American Revolution

The Fort Sidney chapter of The Daughters of the American Revolution met April 13 at the home of Sue Spiller. A "Spring Tea" was the setting for guests from other chapters in the Nebraska Panhandle. DAR members from Point of Rocks chapter in Alliance were guests. The District 1 director, Kim Butler, from McCook was also in attendance and presented a program on membership as well as activities that promote patriotism and education of our American way of life. The local Fort Sidney chapter promotes Constitution Week in September and supports American veterans in various ways, members volunteer time with other organizations in the area.

The object of The Daughters of the American Revolution, a state and National recognized organization, are to perpetuate the memory and spirit of those who achieved American independence, to cherish, maintain and extend the institution of American freedom, to foster true patriotism and love of country and to secure the blessing of liberty. Membership is acquired by proof of lineage to someone who served in the American Revolutionary War.

Those who are interested in membership can make application to the National DAR. For more information call Glenda Condon, Regent of the Fort Sidney chapter at 308-203-1152 or 303-906-4762.

 

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