Historic Preservation
Education
Patriotism
Community Involvement
The members of the Lucretia Shaw Chapter, NSDAR, are proud to support our community in many ways to:
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Locate, dedicate, and decorate the graves of American Revolutionary War veterans in local cemeteries.
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Reward excellence in American history to students in local schools.
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Recognize and reward good citizenship and community service.
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Remember the veterans in the Rocky Hill Veterans Hospital, wounded American soldiers serving abroad, and homeless veterans by contributing personal care and comfort items.
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Contribute food to local food banks and community meal centers.
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Distribute the U.S. Flag Code, promoting respect and proper etiquette for our American flag, within our community.
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Assist prospective DAR members, as well as members of the community, with lineage and genealogical research.
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Participate in historic events held at Connecticut DAR and Connecticut Society Sons of the American Revolution owned properties.
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Contribute educational materials to local libraries and cultural centers.
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Promote conservation within our organization as well as in the community.
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Participate, with other patriotic and hereditary societies, in the promotion of historic preservation, patriotism, and education.