Little Rock - Centennial Chapter Arkansas DAR

06/08/2026

Saturday June 6, 2026, Chapter Regent Laura Cleland and Little Rock-Centennial Chapter members attended and were sponsors of the Petit Jean Gravesite Dedication Ceremony at Petit Jean State Park in Morrilton, Arkansas. The ceremony at the gravesite was followed by a reading of "The Legend of Petit Jean" in the lobby of the historic Mather Lodge at Petit Jean State Park. This event was sponsored by the Arkansas State Society DAR, Little Rock-Centennial Chapter, Gilbert Marshall Chapter and the General William Lewis Chapter. State Regent Charline Manning and State Vice Regent Christian Twardowski were in attendance.
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06/06/2026

Remembering their valor, fidelity and sacrifice on this 82nd Anniversary of the Allied landing in Normandy. LittleRockCentennialdar.com

05/15/2026

Three branches of Garris’ descendants, meeting for the first time, in preparation of America 250
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Stonefort Garris Cemetery
Carrier Mills , IL

With Lynn Emhoff (TX), Jan Dixon (KY), and Rachel Norwood (AR).

05/06/2026

04/20/2026

On April 16, 2026, Kathy Balkman and Ellen Cook, representing the Little Rock-Centennial Chapter, volunteered at the Little Rock Our Community Salutes Ceremony. They were joined by Junelle Mongno from the Major Jacob Gray Chapter, Jacque Armstrong from the Prudence Hall Chapter, and Sharon Whitlege from the Polly Conway Chapter.

During the ceremony, our nation's newest military enlistees—both young men and women—were individually recognized and thanked for their commitment to serving our country. Their families were also honored for their support as these enlistees embarked on their military journey. The enlistees raised their right hands and took the Oath of Enlistment.

This event marked the third Community Salutes Ceremony in Arkansas for 2026, and the second time DAR has participated. It is truly an honor to be a part of this exceptional event!

04/15/2026

On April 13, 2026, the Little Rock-Centennial Chapter, along with the Casimir Pulaski Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR), dedicated a Liberty Tree at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery. Kathy Balkman, Regent of the Little Rock-Centennial Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR, shared the history of the Liberty Tree, while Darrel Whitledge, President of the Casimir Pulaski Chapter, SAR, discussed the significance of this important symbol. Kristi Fritz provided the Invocation and Benediction for the ceremony.

Attendees included Charline Manning, ASDAR State Regent; Junelle Mongno, Past Reporter General and ASDAR Honorary State Regent; Sharon Whitledge, ASDAR Recording Secretary; and Kathryn Murphy, ASDAR Corresponding Secretary. Susan Over, ASDAR State Chair for DAR/SAR/SR Relations, and her husband, Darrell Over, President of the Arkansas Society SAR, were also present. Members of the Casimir Pulaski Chapter, SAR, also attended.

Members from various chapters, including the Major Jacob Gray Chapter, Prudence Hall Chapter, Gilbert Marshall Chapter, and Polly Conway Chapter, participated in the dedication celebration. 🌳🇺🇸

04/07/2026

Directions to the Liberty Tree Dedication on April 12, 2026, at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery.

From the office, you continue around the road to where the star is. We can park on the road, as long as we are all on the same side so that people can get by, or you can park at the office and walk down; it isn't far.

04/03/2026

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04/01/2026

Little Rock-Centennial Daughters were honored to attend the 118th Arkansas State Conference of the Daughters of the American Revolution, held March 25–27, 2026, at the DoubleTree Hotel in downtown Little Rock.