The Attucks-Lee-Banneker Chapter, NSDAR

01/03/2026

On Saturday, 3 January 2026, The Attucks-Lee-Banneker Chapter members Michelle Cousins Wherry, Karen Dalton, and Vada Love were thrilled to celebrate the 250th anniversary commemorating the life and death of General Richard S. Montgomery with the Cincinnati Sons of the American Revolution Chapter, and members from the Cincinnati Chapter DAR, Clough Valley Chapter DAR, Turtle Creek Chapter DAR, John Reilly Chapter DAR, and Hopewell Chapter DAR.

12/04/2025

ANNOUNCEMENT

I am elated to announce that effective October 2025, descendants of Crispus Attucks and of the men who were killed or wounded during the protest against the Crown of England at the Boston Massacre on March 5,1770, are now eligible for membership into the Society.

11/29/2025

Jacqueline Winston Presents Her Indigenous Patriot, Nanye'Hi (Nancy Ward).

The Attucks-Lee-Banneker chapter is honored to share this powerful presentation by Jacqueline Winston, MO Daughter and NSDAR National Vice Chair for E Pluribus Unum: Education.

Mrs. Winston tells the story of Nanye'Hi - also known as Nancy Ward, the Beloved Cherokee Woman - her courage, diplomacy, and enduring legacy during the Revolutionary era.

Mrs. Winston was the Attucks-Lee-Banneker keynote speaker at the Rediscovered Patriots event the chapter hosted at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center on Sunday November 16, 2025.

This recording is part of the Attucks-Lee-Banneker Chapter's ongoing mission to illuminate Rediscovered Patriots through education, patriotism, and historic preservation.

The chapter looks forward to sharing this resource with students, community members, and DAR chapters across Ohio and the National Society.

Thank you to Mrs. Winston for such an inspiring presentation.

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11/07/2025

Shroder High School Genealogy Pilot Program.

In partnership with Shroder High School and history teacher Mr. Craig Rush, the Attucks-Lee-Banneker Chapter, NSDAR, launched a pilot genealogy program designed to help students connect classroom history with their own family stories. This initiative introduces students to the fundamentals of genealogical research--using historical documents such as birth records, census data, and Freedmen's Bureau archives--to trace family lines and understand how personal heritage intersects with the nation's shared history.

Through guided instruction and hands-on activities, students will learn how to gather and analyze records, document findings, and explore how their ancestors contributed to local and national history. The program's goals are for students to research, write, and present a segment of their own family narrative to the class in February, showcasing the historical connections they uncover.

The pilot serves as an educational bridge between past and present, fostering family engagement, pride, curiosity, and a deeper appreciation of historical preservation. This collaboration also reflects one of the ongoing missions of the Attucks-Lee-Banneker chapter and the commitment of DAR to support educators and inspire young historians to uncover and honor their heritage.

Thank you to chapter members: Karen Dalton, Michelle Cousins Wherry, and Lisa Schumann for volunteering your time, expertise, and encouragement that help make this learning experience possible.

10/23/2025

10/19/2025

🌟Sponsor Spotlight!🌟
The Attucks-Lee-Banneker Chapter, NSDAR, extends our heartfelt thanks to Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum for their generous support as our Patriot Sponsor for the upcoming Rediscovered Patriots Exhibit on Sunday, November 16 at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. This event at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, Cincinnati, OH. is free to the public and coincides with the debut of Ken Burns' American Revolution on PBS.

You help us honor and share the stories of Black, Indigenous and Rediscovered Men and Women Patriots who fought for freedom during the American Revolution. Because of your support, we continue to honor their legacy, preserve history, and inspire future generations.
🇱🇷 Out of Many, One -- E Pluribus Unum 🇱🇷


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Don Kiffmeyer: VP of Funeral Operations, Chapter Member Lisa Schumann, Theresa Correa: Community Outreach and Special Events Director, Chapter Member Karen Dalton, Skip Phelps: VP of Sales, Tracey Brumley: Event Center Manager, and Michelle Cousins Wherry, Chapter Registrar/Vice Regent.

10/13/2025

Indigenous Peoples Day Convergence at Hoffner Park in Northside (Cincinnati, OH)

Event Information:
Indigenous Peoples’ Day helps to correct the false narrative that Christopher Columbus discovered America (Indigenous People were already here), and puts the focus on America’s first inhabitants and the Tribal Nations that continue to thrive today.

It was instituted in Berkeley, CA in 1992, to coincide with the 500th anniversary of the arrival of Columbus in the Americas. Though not a Federal holiday, it has been adopted by many other US cities and states.

The day is an opportunity to learn about and honor the invaluable contributions and resilience of Indigenous peoples. In Greater Cincinnati, this includes the Shawnee, Miami, Delaware, (Lenni Lenape), Potawatomi, and Wyandot peoples. Indigenous Peoples’ Day amplifies the voices of Native communities, uplifting Indigenous excellence in areas like environmental stewardship, health, connection to the land, Indigenous foods, and native ancestry.

Led by the Urban Native Collective, the theme of this year’s Indigenous Peoples’ Day Convergence is Ancestral Visions, Future Dreams.

This 4-day celebration will conclude in Hoffner Park on Monday with the Indigenous Peoples’ Day Feast. Everyone is encouraged to bring a traditional dish from their respective cultures to share, eating utensils to reduce waste, and a blanket/lawn chair. This event will take place 4-8pm, and Copper Face United Powwow Troupe will perform at 5:30pm.

10/13/2025

The Attucks-Lee-Banneker Chapter: Celebrating One Year of Service, Sisterhood, and Patriot Pride.