What We Do
The Battle of Rockfish Chapter, NSDAR, actively promotes patriotism and American history in our community . We also support education in schools and recognize outstanding students. Listed below are ongoing chapter activities in our three main areas of projects.
Promoting Patriotism
- Support of the local Veterans Transition Center
- Support Wreaths Across America and participation in wreath laying ceremony
- Observe Veterans Day and participate in Veterans Day Parade
- Participate in naturalization and U.S. Flag retirement ceremonies
- Participate in the commemoration of the Battle of Rockfish
- Provide blankets, toiletries, reading material to the Veterans Center
Chapter booth with cards to send to active-duty military.
Our chapter served lunch to the military that marched in the Warsaw Veterans Day Parade.
Chapter members served lunch and participated in the Veterans Day parade.
Historic Preservation
- Mark graves of local American Revolutionary War Patriots
- Support the National Society for the preservation of NSDAR buildings
- Participate in local historic programs, tours, and events
Duplin County Historical Society Event
Chapter participates each year in the commemoration of the Battle of Rockfish.
Booth at Strawberry Festival to educate the public about our service projects.
Education
- Present Constitution Week programs in elementary schools with members dressed in colonial costumes
- Participate in Bells Across America on September 17 to honor the signing of the U. S. Constitution
- Sponsor American History Essay Contests for fifth to eighth grade students
- Sponsor Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC) Awards to cadets in high schools
- Sponsor DAR Good Citizens Essays for high school seniors
- Support Crossnore Communities for Children
- Participate in the American History Book Club for chapter members
Presenting JROTC Award
Donating Books to a Local School
Support for Crossnore Communities for Children