Kansas Polly Ogden DAR Chapter

09/05/2026

The first Continental Congress convened on September 5, 1774, with delegates representing 12 of the 13 colonies (Georgia didn't participate). The meeting was organized to consider how the colonies could collectively respond to the British government's blockade of Boston Harbor and its imposing the Intolerable Acts as punishment for the Boston Tea Party, which occurred in December 1773.

09/03/2026

The Treaty of Paris signed on September 3, 1783, is named for the city where it was negotiated and signed. The treaty ended the American Revolution and formally recognized the United States as an independent nation. American negotiators included John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and John Jay, and David Hartley represented the British. The representatives signed three original copies, one of which was displayed earlier this year at the World War I Museum in celebration of America 250.

08/26/2026

Join us as we dedicate a Liberty Tree with the Konza Prairie Chapter of the SAR.

07/17/2026

The Battle of St. George Island was the only engagement to take place in Maryland during the American Revolution. The British had been causing trouble along the Potomac River while seeking supplies. The local militia hid in the bushes and fired upon British ships as they attempted to land on the island. Learn more here: https://mdtwofifty.maryland.gov/story/st-george-island/

07/04/2026

06/17/2026

American patriots were defeated at the Battle of Bunker Hill, but they proved they could hold their own against the superior British Army. The fierce fight confirmed that any reconciliation between England and the American colonies was no longer possible, and American colonists while defeated were not demoralized. Visit the link to learn more: https://www.battlefields.org/learn/revolutionary-war/battles/bunker-hill

05/25/2026

Polly Ogden members helped place flags for Memorial Day at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery at Fort Riley and helped with Memorial Day ceremonies at Sunset Cemetery Monday morning.

05/04/2026

It was a lovely event when our community gathered May 3 to honor and remember the lives of Manhattan women who were "true daughters" of men who served our nation during the American Revolution. We also honored two women who were charter members of the Polly Ogden Chapter, NSDAR and were the granddaughters of men who served our nation in the fight for independence.

05/02/2026

Join us Sunday, May 3, at Sunset Cemetery when we honor “true daughters” and granddaughters of the American Revolution.