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National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
Chicago Heights, Illinois
The objects of the DAR Society are historic preservation, promotion of education and patriotic endeavor. DAR was founded as a National Society in 1890 and has provided strong leadership in the fields of Conservation, Citizenship, Education and Educational Scholarships, Genealogy and Family History, Historical Preservation and Restoration, Native American Studies and Service to Veterans.
Any woman is eligible for membership who is at least 18 years of age and able to prove lineal descent from someone who aided the cause of American independence by some means, such as by serving in the Revolutionary War. You may contact our Chapter Registrar for further information on how to join Sauk Trail Chapter. Please be sure to let her know if you have a relative that is a member of DAR or SAR (Sons of the American Revolution).
Please contact our Webmaster with questions about meeting times and places.
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| September 5, 2009 Saturday 1:00 p.m. |
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"The 2 Mrs. Harrisons and Mamie Eisenhower" Presenter: Cynthia Ogorek
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Slide Program: The Art Institute Presenter: Maureen Cribbs
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| November 7, 2009 Saturday 1:00 p.m. |
Quilts at the DAR Building in Washington, D.C.
Presenters: Fourth District Director, Valerie Perron |
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| December 5, 2009 Saturday 11:45 a.m. |
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Christmas Customs in Colonial Times Presenter: Delma McLeod contact Webmaster for details |
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| January 2, 2009 NO MEETING |
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| February 6, 2010
Saturday 1:00 p.m. |
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Youth Awards Day--DAR GOOD CITIZEN'S AWARD CEREMONY
Presenters: Nancy Garbarz |
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| March 6, 2010 Saturday 1:00 p.m.. |
The Civil War Nurse Program Inspired by Clara BartonPresenter: Leslie Goddard | ||
| April 3, 2010 Saturday 1:00 p.m. |
OLD TIME RADIO Presenter: TBA |
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| May 1, 2010 Saturday 1:00 p.m. |
"Slinking the SilkRoute" | ||
| June 5, 2010 Saturday 1:00 p.m. |
HONOR TO OUR FLAG Presenter: Sherrie VanderVelde Webmaster |
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SAUK TRAIL CHAPTER--ITS ORIGIN AND MEANING
Two historic highways intersect in Chicago Heights, Cook County, Illinois; namely, the famous Sauk Indian Trail and the old Hubbard Trail.
The famous Sauk Trail, which passed Chicago Heights, connected the villages of the Indians on the Mississippi with the trading posts of Detroit, Michigan and Fort Malden, Ontario, Canada. While the trail was originally used by the Indians, it was trod in time by explorers, trappers, missionaries, and tradesmen.
This trail was used not only for such relatively peaceful purpose. It also played its part during the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Black Hawk War of 1832.
The first white settlements in this area were established just south of Chicago Heights along the Sauk Trail. In those days, it was a beautiful curving trail between wooded lands. The Hawthorne, wild crab, and wild plum trees which bloomed abundantly in spring among the tall oaks made the trail a delight.
In 1926, the charter members of this chapter chose the name "Sauk Trail Chapter" because of the historical significance of this trail and because the first settlers chose land along this trail for their first wilderness homes.
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This page last updated December 27, 2007