National
Society
Daughters of
the American Revolution
NSDAR Motto:
God, Home
and Country
We welcome you to our web site. The pineapple
is the symbol for the current administration of the National Society Daughters
of the American Revolution. The pineapple has been a universal symbol of
hospitality and welcome
for many centuries all over the world.
The Rhode Island Independence Chapter
of NSDAR is a small one, but we try to participate in as many events as
possible. Being a small chapter has its advantages – we get to know every
member well and have a great time socially! We meet in all parts of the state:
History of Our Chapter
In the 118 years since our national
organization began in 1890, the strength and independence of our pioneer
forebears has been self-evident. It was a simple vote against women members by
the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) that put into motion the formation of
the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). The Rhode Island Colony did
through a formal statute make declaration for complete and absolute freedom
(with only six dissenting votes) on
Home
of the First
Photograph
by Richard Benjamin
This
site created by Webmaster Lorraine L. Hilton, Rhode Island State VIS Chair,
email: ford888@verizon.net
Chapter
contact: Elsie Buffum, Regent, tnbuffum@fctvplus.net
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