Mecklenburg Chapter, NSDAR

05/12/2026

Help support the Charlotte Museum of History by bidding on some awesome packages, as part of their annual fundraiser!

By The Charlotte Museum of History, Inc.

05/07/2026

National Day of Prayer 🙏

Today, May 7th, marks the National Day of Prayer. I encourage you to take a moment to pray for our national and state leaders, our military personnel, and our first responders. 🇺🇸

This Year’s Theme:

The theme for this year is: Glorify God Among the Nations - Seeking Him in All Generations. ❤

Scripture for 2026:

“Tell of His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all the people.” - 1 Chronicles 16:24 💛

04/23/2026

We were honored to attend the Society of Descendants of Washington’s Army at Valley Forge's grave marking for Colonel Thomas Polk in Settler's Cemetery Uptown!

04/23/2026

Also featured in the April Our State edition - how the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence came to be featured on the North Carolina State Flag!

Though its complete history has been lost to time, a document drafted in Charlotte, NC, is believed to be colonies’ first written declaration of independence.

04/03/2026

The Charlotte Museum of History has selected the NCSDAR District III as the recipient of the 2026 Keystone Award. This distinction will be presented at the annual Charlotte GEM Preservation Awards, scheduled for Thursday, May 14th, from 6 pm to 9 pm.

The Keystone Award is conferred annually to individuals or organizations that have demonstrated exceptional contributions to the preservation of local history and heritage. Key aspects include:
· Annual recognition for substantial impacts in historical preservation.
· Acknowledgment of achievements in education, advocacy, and community engagement related to local history.

In honor of America’s 250th birthday and the DAR’s historic role in founding the museum, District III will proudly accept this award! Should you like to join, please purchase tickets below.

https://charlottemuseum.org/programs-events/events/charlotte-gem-awards-2026/

03/31/2026

What an honor for Mecklenburg Chapter to be featured in the Our State Magazine! A sisterhood indeed!

In Charlotte, a Daughters of the American Revolution chapter has been getting things done for 127 years — and it’s just getting started.

03/17/2026

Check out this community event upcoming at the Charlotte Museum of History! “Between Two Sons - Daniel Boone during the American Revolution with Randell Jones” book talk.
Purchase tickets here: https://charlottemuseum.org/programs-events/events/between-two-sons-daniel-boone-during-the-american-revolution-with-randell-jones-2/

03/08/2026

It was an honor to present the Historic Preservation Recognition Award to the Museum of the Waxhaws! We also enjoyed our volunteer time with the John Foster Chapter - we helped move an exhibit, put up frosted panels on the glass, and did some light cleaning.

03/06/2026

Tickets are on sale now for the Charlotte Museum of History’s American Revolution, the Augmented Exhibition, opening April 14, 2026!
Developed by Histovery in partnership with the Museum of the American Revolution, this national exhibition uses cutting-edge augmented reality and interactive 3D recreations to immerse visitors in the defining moments of 1763–1789. Using Histovery’s patented HistoPad tablet, guests can explore events such as the Boston Tea Party, the Constitutional Convention, and the Battle of Yorktown, while visiting historic Boston, Philadelphia, and NY and learning about the diverse individuals who shaped America’s founding. CMH is the only venue in the Carolinas to host the exhibition, which will travel nationwide through 2031 as part of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. (https://charlottemuseum.org/visit/exhibits-grounds/exhibits/america-250/)

03/01/2026

"It's that time of year again - registration for the Juniors virtual 5k is now LIVE! We are excited to continue the success of the past 6 years - 3,000+ participants, $190,000+ raised, and so many memories created." Please consider supporting the DAR and its missions by registering at the link below. Non-DAR members are welcome to participate too!

The virtual 5K benefits the Helen Pouch Memorial Fund, which awards classroom grants to teachers and supports non-profits in our communities.

Welcome and Background✉️ Inspired by Abigail Adams' call to "remember the ladies," the NSDAR Junior Membership Virtual 5k continues its six-year tradition of highlighting women's contributions to the American Revolution.🩷 This year, we honor Nancy Ward (Nanye'hi), a Cherokee “Beloved Woman....