Eligibility
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Any woman is eligible for membership who is no less than eighteen years of age and can prove lineal descent from an ancestor who aided in achieving American independence.
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When you join the Daughters of the American Revolution, (DAR,) you enter a network of more than 180,000 women who form lifelong bonds, honor their Revolutionary War ancestors and promote historic preservation, education, and patriotism in their communities.
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Membership in the DAR honors and preserves the legacy of your Patriot ancestor. Over two hundred years ago, American Patriots fought and sacrificed for the freedoms we enjoy today. As a member of DAR, through participation in the National Society’s various programs and activities, you can continue to promote this legacy by actively supporting historic preservation, education, and patriotic endeavors.
Membership in DAR offers many opportunities, including:
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Promoting American history
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Researching genealogy
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Participating in commemorative events
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Participating in meaningful community service projects
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Recognizing student achievements with awards and scholarships
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Enjoying friendships with other DAR members
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Membership
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We would enjoy having you join us as a member of the Patrick Henry Chapter, NSDAR, which was organized in 1905. Our national website provides useful information about the application process. You can read How to Join and learn about all the information the National Society has to offer. Also, we have chapter members who will gladly assist you every step of the way as you complete your application.
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You may contact us via e-mail.
Chapter History
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In June of 1779, Patrick Henry and his family arrived in Leatherwood in Henry County, Virginia. He represented Henry County in the House of Delegates, where he served numerous terms and later became Virginia's first governor. On January 1, 1785, Henry was given a Commonwealth Grant for 2,125 acres of land in Henry County. The thirteen women who met and organized the Patrick Henry Chapter, NSDAR, on June 15, 1905, were aware of the rich heritage in Martinsville and Henry County. They agreed unanimously to name the chapter "Patrick Henry" because of his many ties with the state and the area.
In 1922, the Patrick Henry Chapter, NSDAR, erected a monument on land that was once Patrick Henry's farm. That portion of the land was deeded to the Virginia DAR. In 1976, a historical marker denoting the former homeland of Patrick Henry was placed on U. S. 58 East by the Highway Department at a cost of $475 which chapter members raised.
Each year the chapter gives a scholarship to a student at Patrick Henry Community College. Chapter members strive to perpetuate the goals of DAR, "God, Home, and Country" in remembrance of this illustrious Patriot for whom our chapter was named.
Chapter Officers (2020-2022)
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Regent Beverly Woody
Vice Regent Julia Minter
Chaplain Sarah Robertson
Recording Secretary Mildred Owings
Corresponding Secretary Mildred Owings
Treasurer Janet Fentress
Registrar Beth Cahill
Historian Sarah Robertson
Cousins at the Christmas Luncheon.
Left to right: Cheri Foutz, Linda Overstreet, Deloris Broyles, Beth Lucas, Marcia Bauserman, Benita Lackey, Kris Peters, and Darlene Lucas.
This photo was taken at the 2018 Christmas luncheon, hosted by the Patrick Henry
Chapter, NSDAR. Seated in front is Vice-Regent Beverly Belcher Woody with longest serving member Mrs. Kathryn "Kitty" Sparrow. Standing, from the left is Homer "Kicker" Bauserman, DAR members Deloris Broyles, Cheri Foutz, DAR chaplain, Benita Lackey, Edith Bolling Wilson and President Woodrow Wilson (historical interpreters), former Regent Marcia Bauserman, Darlene Lucas, Beth Lucsa, and Katrina Davis. Sadly, we lost members Kitty Sparrow and Benita Lackey in 2019.
Odessa Via is holding her 30-year membership certificate. Odessa is over 100 years old!
