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Spirit of '76 Chapter, NSDAR

Spirit of '76 chapter members participate in patriotic, educational, and community service events.

The Spirit of '76 Chapter, NSDAR, of New Orleans has the distinction of being the first NSDAR Chapter organized in the state of Louisiana. According to NSDAR records, the charter for the Spirit of '76 Chapter, NSDAR, was issued on June 6, 1895. The name "Spirit of '76" was chosen as the chapter name because it denotes and portrays in words, the zeal and love of freedom which our ancestors demonstrated during the American Revolution and which we, as daughters, have inherited from them.

04/21/2026

In April, Spirit of ‘76 Chapter, NSDAR members volunteered at the annual dinner for the Descendants of the Doolittle Raiders to commemorate the 84th anniversary of the Doolittle Raid over Tokyo at the National WWII Museum in New Orleans, LA.

04/17/2026

Spirit of ‘76 Chapter Members donated 10 satsuma, peach, and calamondin trees and $475 in various gardening and watering tools to Bastion Community of Resilience in New Orleans, LA to expand their farm to table program. Bastion is a nonprofit organization that builds communities of connection and person centered care to empower veterans and their families to achieve resilience and whole health.

01/12/2026

The Spirit of ‘76 Chapter January Book Club included special speakers, sisters Beverly Daigle and Connie Townsend. Their father was Sergeant Robert C. Bourgeois, Bombardier, for crew 13 of the Dolittle Raid on Tokyo on April 18, 1942. They discussed their father’s role as a Bombardier including showing pictures and memorabilia.

12/14/2025

Spirit of ‘76 Chapter and Jean Baptiste Le Moyne Sieur de Bienville Chapter, Louisiana Society Children of the American Revolution (LSCAR) members participated in Wreaths Across America by sponsoring and placing 38 wreaths at the Chalmette National Cemetery.

11/01/2025

In September, members of the Jean Baptiste Le Moyne Sieur de Bienville Chapter, Louisiana Society Children of the American Revolution (LSCAR) participated with members from the Spirit of ’76 Chapter, NSDAR to set up a Constitution Week display at the downtown New Orleans Public Library. The display was available for viewing all week at the library. Additional displays were also set up at some local schools in New Orleans, LA.

10/19/2025

During September and October 2025, Spirit of ’76 Chapter, NSDAR collected 1,995 individually wrapped snacks, travel size personal hygiene items, magazines, and books for the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport Military Lounge. The Military Lounge Coordinator and team of volunteers serve up southern hospitality to over 16,000 active military members and their families annually!

09/15/2025

Use this link to easily order wreaths for the Chalmette National Cemetery!

www.wreathsacrossAmerica.org/LA0117P

07/26/2025

Spirit of ‘76 Chapter members were honored to welcome 11 World War II veterans at the Louis Armstrong International Airport as part of the Gary Sinise Foundation Soaring Valor trip to the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, LA.

Soaring Valor brings World War II veterans and their guardians to New Orleans to tour The National WWII Museum built in their honor. Their experience includes entertainment, celebratory meals, and community building with their fellow heroes. Students who accompany the veterans carry on their stories with a new appreciation for the sacrifices made by an entire generation.

05/25/2025

For National Arbor Day, Spirit of ‘76 Chapter, NSDAR members purchased and delivered three fruit trees to the Southeast Veterans Home in Reserve, Louisiana. Chapter members also collected and donated 75 books for their library.

05/02/2025

In May, to celebrate National Pet Week and Military Appreciation Month, Spirit of ‘76 Chapter Members collected and donated over 60 dog toys to Soldiers’ Angels Honor Military Working Dog campaign! Military working dogs play an important role in protecting service members, military installations, and our country.

04/15/2025

On April 9, 2025, in celebration of the Lafayette Bicentennial, Spirit of ‘76 Chapter, NSDAR placed a plaque in the Cabildo in New Orleans, LA, and executed a soundscape in which Lafayette actually addresses the patron. Our plaque is the only plaque that has been allowed to be placed inside the Cabildo by an outside entity. Our exhibit was placed right beside the balcony where Lafayette reviewed the troops in what is now Jackson Square.

We were honored to have dignitaries from across the United States and France attend our event. The direct descendant of Lafayette, Virginie de Pusy Lafayette, his 5th generation granddaughter, was in attendance. Adding to the festivities was the Williamsburg actor who portrays Lafayette, Mark Schneider.

03/05/2025

Spirit of ‘76 Chapter Members donated 3 citrus trees and 80 children’s books to Bastion Community of Resilience in New Orleans, LA. Bastion is a nonprofit organization that builds communities of connection and person centered care to empower veterans and their families to achieve resilience and whole health.

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New Orleans, LA

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http://www.lsdar.org/, http://www.dar.org/

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