William Henshaw Chapter, NSDAR
Martinsburg - Berkeley County -West Virginia
A Quasquicentennial Chapter
125 Years of Service Celebration - April 5, 2024
Honor the Stars of Liberty
Welcome to the William Henshaw Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) website!
A primary objective of a DAR chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR or DAR) is to perpetuate the memories of those patriots who sacrificed their lives and fortunes to win the liberties we enjoy today. Our chapter's service projects in the community are in the areas of historic preservation, education, and patriotism.
Founded
October 11, 1890
Incorporated 1896 by the act of Congress
Objectives
Historic Preservation
Education
Patriotism
Moto
God
Home
Country
DAR offers a unique opportunity for women to establish their lineage as a descendant of a patriot of the American Revolution. Any woman 18 years or older who can prove lineal descent from a patriot who fought in or supported the American Revolution is eligible to become a member of our chapter of the National Society.
The National Society DAR is a non-profit, non-political volunteer women's organization founded in 1890 that is dedicated to promoting historic preservation, Education and Patriotism.
Membership Guidance
Membership begins at the chapter level. Our chapter provides assistance in the research and preparation of the DAR application for women who wish to join our chapter.
Click here:
https://www.dar.org/national-society/become-member/membership-interest-form
Valley Virginia Henshaw - Our Founder
Valley Virginia Henshaw, an early school teacher in Berkeley County, West Virginia, founded our chapter in 1899. She named the chapter after her great-grandfather, Revolutionary patriot Captain William Henshaw. The chapter has quite a history to celebrate and so many stories to tell!
Chapter Meetings
Our regular meetings are held on Saturday mornings. If you are looking for a way to honor your patriot ancestor and work with us in community endeavors to preserve the rich heritage of our country, we invite you to become acquainted with us.
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