Chinkchewunska Chapter, NSDAR

Who are the Chinkchewunska Chapter, NSDAR, Daughters

Members of the Chinkchewunska Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR or DAR), are women a lot like you. Our common bond is our lineal descent from Patriots of the American Revolutionary War. Any woman 18 years or older, regardless of race, religion or ethnic background, who can prove this lineage is eligible to join. For more information about membership in this historic and vibrant organization check out Become a Member on the National Daughters of the American Revolution website. We will be pleased to assist you with the membership process and help you find ways to document your lineage.

We continue to honor the goals of our founding members. Each year we present medals to grade school students. DAR Good Citizen Awards are given to high school students, and we participate in the America History Essay Contest for elementary students.
We honor an Outstanding Teacher of American History. We also annually honor a member of the community for outstanding service.
Our Chapter also recognizes a noted, local historian each year.
During the 100 years of our chapter’s existence, we have marked many historical sites in Sussex County,
as well as the graves of American Revolutionary War soldiers.

What We Do

New Jersey Daughters, descendants of ordinary women and men who achieved extraordinary things, share a common bond of ancestry and are proud of their heritage and the role of their ancestors, who risked their lives, fortunes, and sacred honor in establishing our great country. We honor their sacrifices through the volunteer work of our members in the mission areas of DAR.

Patriotism

DAR members support American veterans and active-duty military personnel by providing many hours of volunteer service and financial support, along with award-winning handmade quilts. Care packages, phone cards, letters, and cards are sent to servicewomen and servicemen abroad, in support of DAR Project Patriot.
Learn more about how DAR members support patriotism.

Education

DAR members are passionate about education through the promotion of the Children of the American Revolution (C.A.R.), DAR Good Citizens, and Junior American Citizens. The National Society DAR and New Jersey State society DAR also provide scholarships and awards to outstanding students, teachers, and members who work tirelessly to support their local schools. Learn more about how DAR members support education.

Historic Preservation

DAR members support historic preservation efforts through awards, grants, and contests.
Members participate in various projects to help preserve the cultural heritage of the United States, including preserving documents, buildings, and placing markers at locations of historic significance, most importantly our state house the Isaac Watson House. Learn more about how DAR members support historic preservation.

The members of the Chinkchewunska Chapter, NSDAR, welcome you to attend our meetings whether you are a visitor or a prospective member.

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Contact THE REGENT

Chinkchewunska Chapter, NSDAR, members are shown with an American flag which was flown over
the United States Capitol on Independence Day, July 4, 2016.

The chapter contacted Congressman Garrett and requested a flag to be flown in honor of the Chinkchewunska Chapter, NSDAR.
The certificate reads:
"At the request of the Honorable Scott Garrett member of Congress, this flag was flown in honor of the Chinkchewunska Chapter, NSDAR, to commemorate the anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence.
The Flag of the United States of America Committee was established over 100 years ago to promote a deep patriotic sense of respect for our flag. In 1909 NSDAR presented this committee with these principle objectives: to keep the flag flying and to protect it continuously under all conditions, as well as to educate citizens regarding its correct usage."