La Villita Chapter
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
College Station, Brazos County, Texas
La Villita Chapter Information:
Activities
La Villita has over 130 members. We are proud of our accomplishments each year. We are visible in the community, in the Dogwood Council of DAR, in Texas State DAR functions, and in National projects. La Villita Chapter Members contribute to chapter activities as their individual interests dictate.
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La Villita Chapter sponsors Brazos de Dios Society of C.A.R. (Children of American Revolution), whose members have served at Chapter, State and National levels. |
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The La Villita (Caroline Mitchell) DAR Scholarship is given annually to a graduating senior from A&M Consolidated High School. Please encourage College Station High School Juniors or Seniors to contact us about this and other DAR Scholarships. |
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La Villita Chapter recognizes distinguished local citizens for their contributions to the community by presenting
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La Villita Chapter recognizes outstanding area middle school, high school and Texas A&M University students by presenting
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Members of La Villita Chapter place flags on graves of veterans in the College Station Cemetery on Veteran's Day and Memorial Day. | |
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Members of La Villita Chapter contribute many pages of genealogical records to the National Society. |
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La Villita Chapter offers genealogy workshops to assist in tracing ancestors back to the Revolutionary War period. |
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Programs at La Villita Chapter meetings promote awareness of literacy, patriotism, history, historical research and preservation, and genealogical research. |
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La Villita Chapter members created two quilt blocks for the TSDAR project "Stitching for Scholarships". This was in conjunction with the TSDAR project to bring the DAR museum's quilt collection to the International Quilt Show in Houston. Note: This wildflower quilt block was made by one of our chapter members. |
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The Constitution Week committee works with many areas in the community to bring attention to this national celebration of our Constitution. Proclamations are obtained from the Mayor of College Station and the President of TAMU. Members of the chapter work with TAMU and Blinn College to educate students and the public through the use of displays, lectures, handouts and posters. Area schools have art and essay contests to bring attention to the importance of the Constitution to our youth. Junior Members give interviews on KAMU TV about the history of the Constitution which air during September. |
