Summary
Organization name
John Abston Chapter, NSDAR
Causes
Veterans
Operating Budget
Less than $100,000
Counties Served
Collin
Equity Statement
Equity Statement
Address
8516 Lake Arrowhead TrialMcKinney, TX 75071
$4,095 raised by 20 donors
100% complete
$4,000 Goal
DAR members are women, who come from diverse backgrounds and have a variety of interests. Their common bond is their lineal descent from patriots of the American Revolution. Any woman 18 years or older who can prove lineal, bloodline descent from an ancestor who aided in achieving American independence is eligible to join the DAR. We are women who care about fostering good citizenship, honoring our ancestors, educating our youth, and preserving our past for future generations.
The John Abston Chapter, NSDAR is the Daughters of the American Revolution Chapter located in McKinney. Founded on Oct. 17, 1975, by a core membership of 20, the John Abston Chapter, NSDAR celebrated our 45th anniversary in 2020 with more than 270 members. Today, we are pleased to welcome women of all ages to our fun, informative, and community service-driven meetings.
The John Abston Chapter, NSDAR is the local DAR chapter in McKinney, Texas, and is a non-profit, non-political volunteer women's service organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history, and securing America's future through better education for children.
Our nation stands on the eve of a grand anniversary! The John Abston Chapter, NSDAR members are “Celebrating 250 Years of America!” as we honor our Patriots who contributed to American Independence. This year, we are focusing on patriotism, veteran support, education and historic preservation.
Your generous support of John Abston Chapter, NSDAR during North Texas Giving Day will allow for members to continue to impact their communities through these initiatives.
Recent chapter projects include providing funding, donations, and/or support of the following programs:
Patriotism - National Medal of Honor Museum, Arlington TX; Wreaths Across America, Pecan Grove Historic Cemetery, McKinney TX; America 250! Marker and Plaque to be installed at Corporal RD Foster Memorial Veteran's Park McKinney, TX
Education - Malvern Elementary Reading Program & Book Donations; Collin County Kid’s Trail Program, Collin County History Museum; DAR Schools including: Kate Duncan Smith, AL, Hindman Settlement School disaster relief, KY; Crossnore School, NC
Veterans - Honor Flights; Sam Rayburn VA Hospital, Bonham TX; Stone markers provided for unmarked veteran graves, Pecan Grove Historic Cemetery; Military markers provided to identify military service for 200+ graves, Pecan Grove Historic Cemetery; Care packages for deployed military
Historic Preservation - Restoration of the John Abston family plot, Lakeview Cemetery, Lavon TX (namesake for the McKinney DAR Chapter and only patriot buried in Collin County); Restoration of Nancy Barbee Mayes family plot, Pecan Grove Historic Cemetery (daughter of a Revolutionary War Patriot); Cleaning historical markers throughout McKinney
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution is a nonprofit, nonpolitical women's service organization dedicated to preserving the memory and spirit of the men and women who achieved American independence.
As an organization committed to historic preservation, education and patriotism, we know that examining history helps us to better understand our nation's long struggle to provide equality, justice and humanity for all Americans. We recognize that the United States of America was built on the promise of equality for all, and we share an obligation to help our nation fulfill that founding promise.
Our National Society encourages and celebrates a diverse membership, and we embrace the opportunity to support our members of color. DAR reaffirms to the membership and the public alike that our organization condemns racism. Bias, prejudice and intolerance have no place in the DAR or America.
Organization name
John Abston Chapter, NSDAR
Causes
Veterans
Operating Budget
Less than $100,000
Counties Served
Collin
Equity Statement
Equity Statement
Address
8516 Lake Arrowhead Trial