Adam Thoroughgood Chapter, NSDAR

10/13/2025

DAR proudly joins our nation in celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States Navy! Established on October 13, 1775, the U.S. Navy has safeguarded our freedoms, protected our shores, and exemplified courage, honor, and commitment for two and a half centuries.

As part of the DAR’s ongoing efforts to celebrate the upcoming Semiquincentennial of the the United States, we are honored to support the Homecoming 250 Navy Marine Corps initiative—commemorating the founding and proud traditions of our nation’s great military institutions that played a pivotal role in securing American independence.

DAR was proud to contribute $250k in 2023 to support this effort, that honors the service and sacrifice of those who have defended our nation for 250 years. Read the press release here: https://www.dar.org/national-society/media-center/news-releases/daughters-american-revolution-donates-250000-homecoming

Fair winds and following seas to the men and women of the United States Navy!

09/17/2025

Happy Constitution Week! For nearly 70 years, the DAR has proudly led the way in championing September 17-23 as Constitution Week. The goals are as meaningful today as ever: to inspire citizens to cherish and protect the Constitution, to celebrate it as the foundation of our freedoms, and to encourage learning about the events that shaped its creation.

This week, we honor the principles that unite us as Americans. How will you be celebrating Constitution Week in your community?

09/03/2025

September 3, 1783, between the American colonies and Great Britain, ended the American Revolution and formally recognized the United States as an independent nation.

The American War for Independence (1775-1783) was actually a world conflict, involving not only the United States and Great Britain, but also France, Spain, and the Netherlands. The peace process brought a nascent United States into the arena of international diplomacy, playing against the largest and most established powers on earth.

The three American negotiators – John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and John Jay – proved themselves ready for the world stage, achieving many of the objectives sought by the new United States. Two crucial provisions of the treaty were British recognition of U.S. independence and the delineation of boundaries that would allow for American western expansion.

Multiple treaty documents, however, can be considered as originals. In this case, the United States and British representatives signed at least three originals, two of which are in the holdings of the National Archives.

On one of the signed originals the signatures and wax seals are arranged horizontally; on the other they are arranged vertically. In addition, handwritten certified copies were made for the use of Congress. Some online transcriptions of the treaty omit Delaware from the list of former colonies, but the original text does list Delaware.

Source: https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/treaty-of-paris

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07/30/2025

Missouri marks a pivotal moment in American history, and the July/August issue of American Spirit takes a deep dive into its role. On this day 222 year ago, the Louisiana Purchase was officially transferred to the U.S. Do not miss this fascinating look at how Missouri’s land and people became integral to the nation’s growth and development. Find out how this momentous event continues to shape Missouri’s national significance today in the latest issue.

07/05/2025

07/01/2025

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New WHRO/WHRV Feature Explores the Revolutionary Era Through a Local Lens

06/25/2025

On this day in 1950, the Korean War began. We honor the bravery and sacrifice of those who courageously served in the fight for freedom.

06/21/2025

The Most Fatal Plague in American History The Fever: The Most Fatal Plague in American HistoryGold Medal: Independent Publishers Book Awards (U.S. History) In the summer of 1855, the nation cast its eyes on the working-class port of Norfolk and Portsmouth, Virginia. A ship named the Benjamin Frankl...