Mercy Warren Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution

09/01/2026

Watching this video will give you a snapshot of DAR activities.
While specific to Indiana, the message clarifies what we do as on organization. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/19G67i9KiF/

08/18/2026

Mercy Warren Chapter will have a table at this event, with a display and giving free copies of the US Constitution.
Join us on August 29th at the Springfield Armory National Historic Site.

07/29/2026

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ARE YOU REPLACING YOUR WORN AMERICAN FLAG?
“The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing. The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning.” (Official US flag code)
Local patriotic organizations conduct flag burning in the proper manner specified by the Official US flag code.
The members of Daughters of the American Revolution in your area want to inform the public how to properly dispose of your American flag when it is no longer able to be displayed because of damage or age.

FLAG DROPS IN WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS AREA
1. Ashley Falls: US Post Office on Ashley Falls Road (Route 7A)
2. Buckland: Buckland Library, 30 Upper Street
3. East Longmeadow: American Legion Post 293, 3 Legion Court,
4. Hampden: VFW, 190 Main Street
5. North Adams: Fire Department, 40 American Legion Drives
6. Northampton: VFW, 18 Meadow Street
7. Sheffield: Bushnell-Sage Library, off Route 7; Sheffield Senior Center on
Cook Road; and Sheffield Town Hall on Depot Street.
8. Westfield: Marine Corps League, 71 N. Elm Street
9. Wilbraham: Wilbraham Public Library, 25 Crane Park Drive

07/26/2026

Who is up for a wonderful historic presentation?
August 10th from 6:00-7:00pm at the Wilbraham Public Library.
Reservations encouraged.

06/10/2026

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Al Varelas, a combat wounded Vietnam Veteran, USMC and has been working on a "Veterans Memorial Garden" in Forest Park for the past 16 months. It is finally ready for dedication.
The Mayor and other dignitaries will be on hand for the dedication:
Place: Forest Park (by the Parks Office and Monkey House)
Date: Wednesday June 17th
Time: 11 am

06/07/2026

The Mercy Warren Chapter, DAR had their June Meeting yesterday. Regent Margaret Superneau presided.

The DAR Community Service Award was bestowed upon Mary Ann Dietschler, with Wreaths With a Reason for her work combating human trafficking one wreath at a time.

Mary Ann shared her story of how this non-profit came to be. Maxine Lessard accompanied Mary Ann while attendees gladly supported their efforts by purchasing beautiful wreaths.

Also on the agenda was DAR member Donna Shibley who shared her chaperone experience on a GFWC Florida historic all women Veteran flight in March. Members also wrote out messages of support for Veterans on future Honor Flights.

Culminating the afternoon, two new members were installed: Allison Loudan and Anne Smidt ~ welcome!

05/28/2026

05/28/2026

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The DAR is especially excited to spotlight a preservation project featured in the DAR Museum's latest exhibition, Revolution in Their Words — an America 250! exhibition that brings the founding era to life through the firsthand accounts. Drawing on letters, diaries, pamphlets, and broadsides, the exhibition captures a wide range of voices, from prominent figures like John Hancock to soldiers, women, farmers, and enslaved individuals. As the country reflects on 250 years of independence, Revolution in Their Words is a chance to experience the Revolution not through the lens of history books, but through the words of the people who lived it.

On the national level and in local communities, DAR collaborates with a variety of others to spread awareness of common objectives.

05/25/2026

Memorial Day
This Federal holiday observed on the last Monday in May commemorates the men and women who died while in military service. All Americans are encouraged to pause, wherever they are, at 3:00 pm local time for a minute of silence.
NOT happy Memorial Day! This holiday that marks a solemn remembrance of everyone who died serving their country. It is supposed to be a day of mourning the lost and appreciating their sacrifice.

05/10/2026

Hillside School ~ DAR Day
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