General Evan Shelby Chapter

03/22/2026

Obituary of our fellow daughter, Selma Wiesenberg. May the perpetual light shine upon her.

View Mary "Selma" (Turner) Wiesenberg's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

03/18/2026

Obituary of our fellow Daughter, Judith Romans. May the perpetual light shine upon her.

View the obituary of Judith Moore Romans on the Owensboro Times.

03/17/2026

Join us this Sunday!

03/06/2026

Isaac Settle, Director of the Owensboro Science and History Museum, will present a lecture at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 7, at the 6th Annual Native American Artifact Show, scheduled to take place from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Whitesville Senior Citizens Building. Individuals interested in showcasing their collections may reserve a table by contacting 270-233-8035. We look forward to seeing you there.

01/17/2026

Join us on Monday, January 26th at 6pm to hear Harold Wilson share the story of the Union troops of the 5th Division at Calhoun and the inspiring work his late brother did to honor those soldiers.

🎟️ $5 admission
🚪 Doors open at 5:30pm.

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After growing up on the banks of the Green River at the foot of Camp Calhoun in Kentucky, author Don Wilson spent countless hours researching the stories of the soldiers who passed through Camp Calhoun with hopes of gaining an understanding of why military artifacts and old trenches were found near his home. What he found inspired him for the rest of his life.

The first battle in Kentucky was launched from the very same hillside Wilson grew up on when Union Gen. Thomas Crittenden’s 200-400 men 3rd Cavalry met Nathan Bedford Forrest's southern cavalry of 800+ at Sacramento, Kentucky. The Union lost 13 soldiers and Forrest's cavalry lost many more. It was only a few days later that the Boys from Calhoun found themselves a part of all the major battles in Grant's western campaign.

The significance of Camp Calhoun became so important to Wilson that he took it upon himself to clean up the Union Civil War cemetery that had long been covered in overgrown thicket. He worked hard to restore the site but died of brain cancer in 2015 before it was completed. Don set over 140 tombstones out of 600 in concrete. It remains that way today.

Wilson had hoped to have his book published but passed before he could see that dream come to fruition. Ten years later, his brother, Harold Wilson, has picked up the pieces Don left behind. “The Boys from Camp Calhoun" saw publication this summer and is now available for purchase on Amazon.

01/12/2026

Thank you to the General Evan Shelby Chapter, our local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, for donating a copy of their 2026 Calendar highlighting several historic churches located in Daviess County. Stop in and take a look at this informative and attractive document. To purchase, contact our local DAR ladies! General Evan Shelby Chapter

01/05/2026

Our fellow daughter Doris. May she rest in peace.

View the obituary of Doris Linda Keith-Clark on the Owensboro Times.

01/01/2026

As we welcome the New Year, we extend our warmest wishes to our members, supporters, and friends for a year filled with health, peace, and purpose. We are grateful for your continued dedication to the mission of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
We look forward with great pride and anticipation to celebrating America 250, honoring the founding ideals of our nation and the patriot ancestors who made our freedom possible. May the coming year be one of meaningful service and patriotic remembrance.

12/24/2025

12/14/2025

12/12/2025

The Christmas Parade
Roses for the V.E.T. Ball
New Members