DAR!

Wow! So many wonderful opportunities have arrived at my front door recently!  :)

I am proud to announce that I am officially a member of the Daughter's of the American Revolution (DAR)! The DAR is a wonderful organization that was founded 125 years ago. The DAR works hard to promote historical preservation, education, and American Patriotism. My Great Grandmother and my Grandmother were both members of the DAR, and I am truly honored to continue the tradition! :) I find it fascinating that I can trace my ancestors back to the American Revolution!

My membership was announced today at our Chapter's meeting! We met this morning at the Blount Mansion Visitor's Center here in Knoxville. Our group was taken on a tour of the Mansion. The Blount Mansion is the City of Knoxville's only National Historic Landmark. The construction on the Mansion began in 1792. The Blount Mansion was built for William Blount who was appointed by George Washington to be Governor of the territory South of the River Ohio.

The Visitor Center:

The Blount Mansion:

Officially a member!:

The two amazing women below are the reasons why I joined the DAR. This is one of my favorite pictures of my Grandmother Ardis and my Great Grandmother Ora (holding the lion cub):

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Check out the links below for the DAR & The Blount Mansion:

http://www.dar.org/

http://www.blountmansion.org/about/about.html