The Attucks-Lee-Banneker Chapter, NSDAR

07/09/2026

Pictures from The Attucks-Lee-Banneker Chapter's first 4th of July parade: Northside (Cincinnati, OH neighborhood) Style.
So Fun!!

07/08/2026

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Thirteen colonies unite in rebellion, win their independence, and found the United States.

07/06/2026

The Attucks-Lee-Banneker Chapter was honored to have 2 Pages, Asha and Janelle McDowell serve at the 135th Continental Congress.

Below and with permission from Asha is her 135th Continental Congress story that she posted on her page.

07/06/2026

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By Robin Gee Chartered in 2024, the Attucks-Lee-Banneker Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is Cincinnati’s newest chapter of the organization. Its name hono…

05/25/2026

Congratulations to our newly installed members: Mary Woode Morton, Sydney Morton, Ingrid and Lauren Woode, and Netta Woode Toll. It was a wonderful honor to have our Ohio State Regent, Chris Nehring, install our new members. Madam State Regent, thank you for making this special occasion even more special as we welcomed our new members into the DAR family. Ladies, may your membership journey be filled with friendship, service, patriotism, and a deep appreciation for the legacy we are privileged to preserve together.

05/12/2026

News from a very busy and purposeful week for the Attucks-Lee-Banneker Chapter. Some great photos attached.

On Thursday, May 7th the Book Club at Shroder H.S. wrapped up with our Teacher of the Year candidate Craig Rush.
Thank you to members Karen Dalton, Michelle Wherry, and all the volunteers that came out for 3 sessions to mentor and engage individually with Shroder's juniors and seniors.

On Thursday, May 7th, member Michelle Cousins Wherry presented a JROTC award to Cadet Williams at Aiken H.S. Look for the photo attached below on the DAR Store website as Store Director Nuby has initiated a new program featuring store products alongside a member using the product.

On Saturday May 9th, members Sue Scarpitti, Michelle Cousins Wherry, and Frances McGee Cromartie attended the 30th Anniversary of the Lucy Knox Chapter in Mt. Vernon. Congratulations to a dear friend, Past State Regent Sandra McCann for being an Organizing Charter Chapter Member in 1996. You are an inspiration and Lucy Knox congratulations for your many years of service to the Society. Your chapter awards were so very impressive.

05/04/2026

What a busy and productive weekend for members of the Attucks-Lee-Banneker Chapter.
Recording Secretary Karen Dalton, answered the call to become a Docent at the Christian Waldschmidt Homestead Thursday, April 30th and lead tours for school children. She had a great time and what an opportunity to meet new members from different chapters.

Treasurer Betsy Casada answered the call to join the Stowe Garden Project at our chapter meeting house: Harriet Beecher Stowe House. Betsy represented the chapter to plant daisies on Saturday, May 2. The Stowe Garden Project is a collaboration between the University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati Parks, and the Harriet Beecher Stowe House. "The Generations for Truth Garden" honors the house's 20th century. Through careful historical research and ecological restoration, the goal is to honor Harriet Beecher Stowe's legacy, celebrate the site's African American history, and create a peaceful, inspiring space for learning, reflection, and connection. A few pictures are attached.

Vice Regent/Registrar Michelle Cousins Wherry was honored to be invited and participate in the University of Cincinnati Bearcat Cadet Battalion Commission Ceremony Saturday morning (May 2) at the Tangeman University Center. Watching these young cadets take their Oath of Office from Major General Woodruff, followed by the proud moment when family members or friends pinned the rank of Second Lieutenant on their uniforms, was deeply moving. The exchange of the first salute - given and received - was a powerful symbol of respect, commitment, and the beginning of their service as leaders in our nation's military.
Scrolls of "U.S.A. Grateful" and "I Am the Flag", written by Ann Simpson Davis Chapter member Donna Gray Boyd were passed out to the newly commissioned Officers with our heartfelt gratitude for their service to our Nation and congratulations on their achievements. Major General Woodruff who serves as The Adjutant General of Ohio gave an inspiring speech to these young men and women and it is hoped that he will be a future speaker at one of our chapter meetings.

04/27/2026

Thank you to the University of Cincinnati Bearcat Cadet Battalion for the invitation to our chapter to present a DAR Gold ROTC medal to Cadet Zachary Davis on April 22, 2026.
Cadet Davis exemplifies the values upheld by the Daughters of the American Revolution: loyalty, patriotism and a record of both military and scholastic achievements.
Chapter Members Karen Dalton, Vada Love, Mary Morton, and Michelle Wherry celebrated the University of Cincinnati Bearcat Cadet Battalion achievements at the Battalion's Luncheon and Awards Ceremony.
We were thrilled to stand alongside Kathy Schmid (National Defense) from the Cincinnati Chapter, NSDAR who presented the DAR ROTC National Defense Certificate.
It was truly an honor to look out upon these young cadets and applaud their courage, strength, dedication, and brilliance.

04/13/2026

The Attucks-Lee-Banneker Chapter, in collaboration with our dedicated teacher, Craig Rush, launched Shroder's Book Club on April 9th. Students and volunteers are connecting through literature. Guided by a thoughtfully curated selection of titles from the Madisonville librarian, the program features three engaging sessions that pair each student with a volunteer, fostering both mentorship and discussion. The chosen books offer rich perspectives and have already sparked insightful conversations, making this initiative a promising and impactful addition to our community outreach.
Through a generous in-kind donation, our chapter provided 74 books to the program, ensuring that each student received a brand-new book to call their own.

04/13/2026

Attending the 127th Ohio DAR State Conference was both inspiring and rewarding. The conference offered excellent workshops that enriched our knowledge and provided meaningful opportunities to grow in our service. It was especially enjoyable to reconnect with longtime friends while also building new relationships with fellow daughters across the state. The evening sessions featured outstanding speakers who brough history and purpose to life, and the Saturday luncheon was a true highlight, celebrating the remarkable achievements of this year's awardees with well deserved recognition and applause.