ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (November 2, 2014) The Rock Wall Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution hosted the National Defense Luncheon at the Rockwall County Library, Saturday, Nov. 1 Dr. Bill McCarron, a Rockwall resident, spoke to the chapter regarding the country’s national defense during the Vietnam War, “Vietnam at 50.” Dr. McCarron is […]
ROCKWALL, TX (April 7, 2014) The Rock Wall Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) held a new member initiation ceremony on Saturday, April 5, at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Heath. Eight new members were inducted: Becky Henderson, Sherri Nerren, Nancy Peirce, Beverly Williams, Rhea Aryani, Haille O’Connor, Nikki Van Wey, and […]
(Rockwall) June 12, 2013 – The Rock Wall Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution “Project Patriot” committee collected and delivered more than $360 worth of “Salty Snacks” to stock the shelves of the USO Center located at DFW airport before the Memorial Day holiday. The USO Center supports approximately 485 guests each day. For information on […]
(ROCKWALL-May 10, 2013) The Rock Wall Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution recently inducted Rockwall-Heath High School Senior, Leah Hart, as a new member of the chapter. Hart, who will graduate in June, plans to attend the University of Arkansas and major in Public Relations. She was inducted by Marilyn Nanney, chapter chaplain. Parliamentarian […]
(ROCKWALL-March 9, 2013) Several local students were recently honored with Good Citizenship Awards by the Rockwall Wall Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution. The awards were presented by Margaret Davidson and Linda Smith during an Awards Presentation Tea at the home of Carolyn Duckworth on March 3. The Daughters of the American Revolution, founded in […]
(Rockwall) June 18, 2012 – The Rock Wall Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution Board met June 14 in the home of Regent Peggy Atterberry to discuss the chapter’s service work, community involvement, and upcoming DAR events. The chapter will host a reception for naturalized citizens of Rockwall County at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 30 at […]
The Rock Wall Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution installed a new Regent and officers during a ceremony on May 5 at the home of past Regent, Carolyn Duckworth of Heath. The new Regent, Peggy Atterberry, and officers, will lead the chapter for the next two years. Guest speaker and State Corresponding Secretary, Sunny […]
Rock Wall Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution enjoyed a patriotic music program during their April 7, 2012 meeting at the home of Gail Lasky. Lasky, upcoming Vice Regent of the RockWall DAR, and her fellow cohorts of the “Harmony” Singing Group, performed the program, which was followed by an educational history of “The Story […]
Blue Ribbon News ‘Good People’ shines spotlight on local leader Meet Carolyn Cooksey Duckworth, a Rockwall resident since 1972, who serves as Regent of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Rock Wall Chapter. Carolyn is third generation member of NSDAR, a member since 1967. Her continued leadership helps to promote DAR’s mission of […]