History of the Marcus Whitman Chapter NSDAR
On June 14, 1911, a group of 23 local women, who could all lay claim to a Revolutionary War patriot ancestor, shared a deep love of their country and city, and a desire to encourage the study and preservation of history, came together under the leadership of Mrs. Allie Belle Hood Hager to form the Marcus Whitman Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR).
Marcus Whitman Chapter, NSDAR is extremely proud of 109 years of continuous charitable work and sorority in the Snohomish County area. Our vibrant chapter is steadily growing in membership.
Below are some of the Marcus Whitman Chapter 's Historical Preservation, Patriotism, Genealogy and Education past and continuous projects:
In addition, we provide informational displays for Constitution Week in local libraries. We proudly march in the Snohomish Kla Ha Ya Days Parade and distribute U.S. flags to the crowd to honor participating veteran’s groups. We raise funds and support local community service projects.
Our chapter was honored to have its nominee, Mrs. Noemi Ban of Bellingham, holocaust survivor and public speaker, selected to receive the 2010 NSDAR Americanism Award at the state and national levels.
In the Genealogy area, Marcus Whitman hosts an information table at the NW Genealogical Conference. Our chapter is always happy to provide advice and one-on-one assistance to women interested in joining our chapter with the preparation of their application papers.
A portion of our annual chapter dues and donations are used to support the many educational scholarships and other projects of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. We were so pleased to have been able to acknowledge the outstanding efforts of Lake Stevens High School history teacher, the late Mr. James Talley. We look forward to honoring more extraordinary American history teachers in coming years. We have collected books and donations for various literacy projects.
Even through the chapter has many past accomplishments, the future holds untold stories of adventures for the ladies of Marcus Whitman. May the work always continue and may we always be able to pass the touch to another generation.
On June 14, 1911, a group of 23 local women, who could all lay claim to a Revolutionary War patriot ancestor, shared a deep love of their country and city, and a desire to encourage the study and preservation of history, came together under the leadership of Mrs. Allie Belle Hood Hager to form the Marcus Whitman Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR).
Marcus Whitman Chapter, NSDAR is extremely proud of 109 years of continuous charitable work and sorority in the Snohomish County area. Our vibrant chapter is steadily growing in membership.
Below are some of the Marcus Whitman Chapter 's Historical Preservation, Patriotism, Genealogy and Education past and continuous projects:
- 1915 Donation & dedication of a stone monument placed at the Grand Avenue Park to honor Captain Vancouver’s 1792 arrival in Port Gardner Bay
- 1931 Donation of the Point Elliot Monument in Mukilteo to mark the Point Elliot Treaty site
- 1954 Dedicated a bronze plaque marking the Ebey's Blockhouse as a historical site on Whidbey Island
- 2011 Chapter centennial celebration
- 2011 Restoration of our organizing chapter regent’s gravestone and marker in historic Evergreen Cemetery
- 2011 Re-Dedication of Point Elliot Monument in Mukilteo to mark the Point Elliot Treaty site
- 2014 Donation of blankets to Everett Police / Fire department for children in crisis
- 2014 Donation to Snohomish County Volunteer Search and Rescue
- 2015 Donation and Dedication of a plaque recognizing Robert Beecham, a Civil War Veteran and father of past chapter regent in historic Evergreen Cemetery
- 2018 Rededication of the Ebey Blockhouse plaque on Whidbey Island.
In addition, we provide informational displays for Constitution Week in local libraries. We proudly march in the Snohomish Kla Ha Ya Days Parade and distribute U.S. flags to the crowd to honor participating veteran’s groups. We raise funds and support local community service projects.
Our chapter was honored to have its nominee, Mrs. Noemi Ban of Bellingham, holocaust survivor and public speaker, selected to receive the 2010 NSDAR Americanism Award at the state and national levels.
In the Genealogy area, Marcus Whitman hosts an information table at the NW Genealogical Conference. Our chapter is always happy to provide advice and one-on-one assistance to women interested in joining our chapter with the preparation of their application papers.
A portion of our annual chapter dues and donations are used to support the many educational scholarships and other projects of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. We were so pleased to have been able to acknowledge the outstanding efforts of Lake Stevens High School history teacher, the late Mr. James Talley. We look forward to honoring more extraordinary American history teachers in coming years. We have collected books and donations for various literacy projects.
Even through the chapter has many past accomplishments, the future holds untold stories of adventures for the ladies of Marcus Whitman. May the work always continue and may we always be able to pass the touch to another generation.
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