The Benjamin Lyon Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution was organized by nine women on November 19, 1928. From this modest beginning, the chapter has grown and flourished. Miss Elizabeth Lyon,  for whose ancestor the chapter was named, was the Organizing Regent. She is buried at the IOOF Cemetery at Carroll Blvd. and Eagle Drive in Denton.

Education, History, and Patriotism are ongoing themes in the chapter's work. We award two scholarships annually; one to a history major at the University of North Texas and one to a nursing major at Texas Woman's University.

In 1940, The Texas First Ladies' Gown Collection  was assembled by the Texas Society Daughters of the American Revolution (TSDAR), and now belongs to Texas Woman's University, where the gowns are on display. Benjamin Lyon Chapter supplies docents and other support for this collection.

The chapter has promoted the DAR Good Citizens program in area high schools since 1960 and also awards National Defense Good Citizenship Medals. ROTC Medals for achievement are presented annually to high school and university students in Denton County.

The tradition of serving the ideals and purposes of the NSDAR and strong participation in service to community, state, and nation continue as hallmarks of the Benjamin Lyon Chapter.