Oceanus Hopkins Chapter, NSDAR

05/22/2026

Despite the rain, it was a wonderful morning of service and remembrance. Members of the Molly Foster Berry Chapter, Cofachique Chapter and Oceanus Hopkins Chapter joined together with members of the Fort Scott and Pittsburg SAR chapters to place flags at the Fort Scott National Historic Site for the Symbols of Sacrifice display. Members may have gotten a little wet, but honoring those who sacrificed for our nation made every minute worthwhile. 🇺🇸

05/20/2026

The more helpers, the quicker it goes! Join us this Friday! 🇺🇸

invites the community to help place the annual “Symbols of Sacrifice” Field of Honor on Friday, May 22 beginning at 8 a.m. Individuals, families, and groups are welcome to take part in this moving tradition.

Throughout Memorial Day weekend, May 22–25, the Field of Honor will feature 8,500 U.S. flags honoring members of the U.S. Armed Forces who gave their lives in service to our nation. The display is open daily from ½ hour before sunrise to ½ hour after sunset.

Volunteers are also invited to help respectfully retire the display on Tuesday, May 26.
Events take place rain or shine.

For more information, visit www.nps.gov/fosc or call 620‑223‑0310.

NPS Photo of approximately 8,500 flags across the parade grounds with fort buildings and the garrison flag in the background.

Day of Sacrifice

05/18/2026

Pictures have arrived from the Miner's Hall A Night in Philadelphia fundraiser.

05/17/2026

What a beautiful evening of history, music, and remembrance at Oakwood Cemetery in Parsons, Kansas 🇺🇸
Last night, Dave Mattox presented a wonderful program highlighting the GAR Circles and sharing the rich Civil War history connected to Oakwood Cemetery, where nearly 370 Civil War veterans from 22 different states are buried. Throughout the evening, Grits & Grass filled the cemetery with wonderful old tunes that made the night even more special. 🎻
The Oceanus Hopkins Chapter, NSDAR was honored to present Dave with the DAR Historic Preservation Recognition Award in recognition of his outstanding dedication to preserving and promoting local history through research, restoration efforts, publications, guided tours, fundraising, and community education. His passion for preserving the stories of Parsons and Labette County continues to make a lasting impact on our community.
Thank you, Dave, for helping keep history alive for future generations 🇺🇸

05/12/2026

Yesterday was a banner day at Southeast Middle School! 🙌🏻
Chapter Regent Mary Gilpin proudly presented Junior American Citizens (JAC) state, district, and national awards during the 8th Grade Awards Assembly. We are so proud of these talented students for sharing their creativity, hard work, and patriotism through the JAC program. Watching our students be recognized was a sparkling reminder that history, art, and citizenship are alive and well in the next generation. 🇺🇸

05/10/2026

Today, the Oceanus Hopkins Chapter, NSDAR celebrates mothers.

We celebrate our members who are mothers, our own mothers, grandmothers, and all of the incredible women who have stepped in with love, strength, guidance, and grace when a mother was needed most. We honor the generations of women who came before us, the storytellers, caretakers, encouragers, and quiet heroes whose lives helped shape who we are today.

Motherhood comes in many forms, and today we celebrate them all. Wishing love to every mother, grandmother, aunt, mentor, caregiver, and mother figure who makes this world softer, stronger, and brighter. 🌷

05/07/2026

That is a 2026 DAR State Conference wrap! A wonderful time was had by all, and America 250 was definitely celebrated! 🙌🏻♥️🤍💙🙌🏻

05/07/2026

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05/06/2026

Oceanus Hopkins is so lucky to have such a wonderful regent of our chapter! Huzzah, Mary Gilpin.