Beaver Chapter, NSDAR

05/27/2026

Spring clean-up at Cooper Mountain Cemetery .

05/25/2026

05/25/2026

New officers were installed at our chapter banquet! Congrats to the new board!

04/21/2026

Many Beaver Chapter members and their families attended the dedication of a new Revolutionary War Memorial at the Beaverton Veterans Park on Patriots Day, April 19th. Congratulations to for putting together a great community event!

04/15/2026

Come check out the dedication of a Revolutionary War Memorial in the heart of Beaverton this Sunday at 1:30pm!

04/08/2026

FOUNDER’S DAY EVENTS

REASON WE CELEBRATE FOUNDER’S DAY EVERY YEAR:
On May 2, 1843, 52 men at Champoeg Voted to form the first U.S. provisional Government west of the Rocky Mountains. In 1901 the sole survivor of that vote and the descendants of the 52 men, gathered for a dedication of to those actions. And we continue to celebrate Founders’ Day every year at Champoeg State Park.

Events Happening on May 2, 2026

Champoeg Heritage Center – At the Pavilion in the State Park Picnic Area.
May 2 (1:00 PM) Founders’ Day Program and Ringing of the bell for the 52 men who said yes. State Park entrance fee is: $10.00

Newell Pioneer Village - Dr. Newell was one of the signers of the Provisional Government.
May 2 (2:00 – 4:00) – Founders’ Day Chili Cook-off Cost for the Meal is: $5.00

It would be great to see many DAR members at this event. Both Jen Torres and myself are participating in the event at the Pavilion in Champoeg State Park.

02/18/2026

Beaver Chapter recognized the accomplishments of 18 young members of our community at our student award ceremony. These students were recognized for their community service, citizenship, and leadership. Additionally the Ladies in Blue were presented with DAR Distinguished Citizens Award. Local authors Rebecca Clarren and Anne Broyles were guest speakers at the event.

12/18/2025

At our December meeting we celebrated our members and shared our favorite holiday stories! 📚🎄❄️🎅🏻

12/08/2025

Beaver Chapter Members decorated Robert Newell's bedroom for the holiday events held at the Newell Pioneer Village this December.

11/29/2025

Beautiful day for a fall clean up at the Cooper Mountain cemetery. Five members, one prospective, and six family members participated in the event.