Promoting Historic Preservation, Education, and Patriotism
The Tombstone Chapter, NSDAR, strives to fulfill the objectives of the Daughters of the American Revolution in the areas of historic preservation, education, and patriotism. Each year, we choose service projects our chapter members can perform together or separately. We also attend patriotic events and encourage our members to perform community service.
With many service-oriented opportunities in DAR, our members can find meaningful activities to choose from that further these objectives. If you are interested in joining us or learning more about DAR membership, contact us for information on our meeting dates and location.
Patriotic Endeavor
On 10 June 2023, the chapter regent, Tombstone Chapter, NSDAR, conducted the Honorary Partner distinction ceremony at the meeting of the Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA), Chapter 1093. A flag and Honorary Partner certificate were presented to the vice-president of the VVA. Assisting the chapter regent were Arizona State Regent Sallie Lovorn and a member of the Coronado Society, Arizona State Society Children of the American Revolution. A total of 31 veteran lapel pins and three surviving spouse lapel pins were presented at the ceremony.
Patriotic Endeavor
Tombstone Chapter, NSDAR, supports the Missing in America Project ceremonies conducted at the Southern Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
Patriotic Endeavor and Historic Preservation
On 27 Aug 2018, the chapter commemorated the 100th Anniversary of the Battle of Ambos Nogales, the only land battle of WWI fought on US soil. The memorial service honored and remembered those who fought and died in the battle from the 10th Cavalry and 35th Infantry. The Arizona state regent, mayor of Sierra Vista, and DAR members from southeast Arizona were honored guests. Members of the Southwest Association of Buffalo Soldiers conducted the memorial roll call. In a separate ceremony, flowers were placed on the graves of soldiers from these units who are interred at the Fort Huachuca Cemetery.
Education
The chapter presents the Good Citizen Award annually to local high school seniors.
Education
The chapter presents the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) medal annually to seniors at the local high school.
Education and Historic Preservation
Chapter members present an original historic play at the city’s annual Fourth of July celebration.
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