Emily Geiger Chapter, NSDAR

https://gofund.me/af33c227 Great people doing some really great work - finding history.

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Today the Emily Geiger chapter in partnership with JC 250 unveiled the new national register historic marker located at the old house plantation. This was made possible by a grant from the William G Pomeroy foundation.

The Holiday party at the Berkeley Hall clubhouse was simply stunning! What a beautiful venue with good food and drink! We have a great time and the live auction bake sale netted contributions of $444. The amount will be split between the Literacy Program and the Jasper County 250 Committee.

The NSDAR has ongoing national projects where you can help, such as providing newly knitted baby blankets to overseas military families; sending military care packages; sending encouragement cards to active military members; supporting the ceremonial guard at the Arlington National Cemetery.

Our local Emily Geiger chapter focuses on local volunteer efforts. Some of them are detailed in our new brochure. Please message or email us and get your copy of our brochure today.

So many reasons to join...so many opportunities to do something - small or large - to honor and support many good causes.

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Want to be part of the America 250! events in 2026? Join our chapter today and learn how you can become involved in the planning and ex*****on of our Chapter's America 250 projects! Or, better yet, bring your ideas with you and see if you can propose an idea for a new project. Opportunities abound!

Members mark your calendars for the following Emily Geiger events:
• Tuesday, August 23, 2023 from 4-6: Social for new members and returning members
• Thursday, September 14, 2023 at 1:30 at Palmetto Electric: kickoff to the new year. Bring school supplies, baby clothes, pop tabs, and stamps to any meeting.
• Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 1:30 at Palmetto Electric
• Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 1:30 at Palmetto Electric
• Thursday, December 7th, 2023 at 11:30 at Berkeley Hall: Christmas luncheon. Cost will be $35. Details to follow.
Members mark your calendars for the following Emily Geiger events:
• Tuesday, August 23, 2023 from 4-6: Social for new members and returning members
• Thursday, September 14, 2023 at 1:30 at Palmetto Electric: kickoff to the new year. Bring school supplies, baby clothes, pop tabs, and stamps to any meeting.
• Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 1:30 at Palmetto Electric
• Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 1:30 at Palmetto Electric
• Thursday, December 7th, 2023 at 11:30 at Berkeley Hall: Christmas luncheon. Cost will be $35. Details to follow.

If you are interested in joining the Emily Gieger chapter, please email us or send an instant message. For more information about the DAR - please visit the NSDAR website at www.dar.org There you can learn more about the DAR, its aims, goals, and the good works that our done by our members.

Daughters of the American Revolution The Daughters of the American Revolution is an organization with a deeply rich history while also being truly relevant in today’s world. More than 930,000 women have joined the organization since it was founded close to 125 years ago.

Since this is Womens' History Month I pulled out my copy of Charles E. Glaghorn's book, "Women Patriots of the American Revolution: a biographical dictionary" and counted up the names. Did you know that in 1991, there were 581 women in South Carolina recognized at Patriots? Pretty impressive if you ask me.

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The E Pluribus Unum Educational Initiative, an ongoing effort by the DAR, will focus on members of underrepresented groups who supported the cause of the American Revolution. As part of the DAR’s mission to preserve the past and encourage people to learn more about the nation’s history, the Initiative will support new scholarship, create educational programming, and develop new research tools that complement work being done by other organizations, with the goal of enriching our understanding of the different people behind the effort of the colonies to win independence, and recognizing those who have been left out of the historical narrative.

E Pluribus Unum - Honoring Our Patriots Learn about the contributions of people of color and women to the War of Independence and the founding of the United States.

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During the American Revolution there were about 30 skirmishes in and around the Beaufort District (which then included the present day Beaufort, Jasper, and Hampden Counties). The earliest one of these was on 9 July 1775 - when two barges were sent from Beaufort to Bloody Point (located at the southern tip of Daufuskie Island) to intercept of a shipment of gunpowder.

The Patriots were able to take off 16,000 pounds of powder and "seven hundred-weight of leaden bullets." They also "took away all the bar-lead, sheet-lead, Indian trading arms, and shot that were on board." The Carolinians and the Georgians divided the cargo between them. The South Carolinian’s powder was taken to Tucker’s Island where 4,000 pounds were put on board a schooner and delivered to the Continental Congress in Philadelphia.

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The American Revolution in South Carolina - Bloody Point In early summer of 1775 the South Carolina Council of Safety received intelligence that a shipment of gunpowder was on the way to Savannah, and that the powder would be used to supply the Indians. Two barges were sent from Beaufort to Bloody Point to intercept the shipment.

Tracing your family tree. Start with what you know. https://www.dar.org/national-society/genealogy/start-what-you-know.

Start With What You Know The first step is to begin with what you know and what you can document. What documents do you have for yourself and your family? Do you have a copy of your birth certificate? If you are married, do you have a copy of your marriage certificate? What information is in these records? What documentatio...

As this year draws to a close - we are wishing everyone a joyful present and a well-remembered past. Best wishes for happy holidays and a magnificent New Year.

Little piece of trivia I recently learned. What is the difference between a graveyard and a cemetery? A graveyard is attached to a church and a cemetery is not.

Did you know that December is National Fruitcake Month? Back in 2010 the Smithsonian Magazine wrote an article about much maligned loaf. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/fruitcake-101-a-concise-cultural-history-of-this-loved-and-loathed-loaf-26428035/

Fruitcake 101: A Concise Cultural History of This Loved and Loathed Loaf ARTS & CULTURE Fruitcake 101: A Concise Cultural History of This Loved and Loathed Loaf Jesse Rhodes December 21, 2010 Feedloader (Clickability) The action of Truman Capote's 1956 short story "A Christmas Memory" is set into motion when a nameless sixty-something woman looks out her kitchen window a...

The Daughters of the American Revolution is an organization with a deeply rich history while also being truly relevant in today’s world. More than 1,000,000 women have joined the organization since it was founded over 125 years ago. They became members to honor their heritage as well as make a difference in their communities across the country and the world. Learn more about the amazing history of the DAR and what members are doing today to continue that legacy. Join us today!

We hope everyone enjoyed the Thanksgiving Holidays!

Remember that December 17th is Wreaths Across America Day. Where wreaths are placed on the graves of veterans as national cemeteries across the country. Considering donating a wreath! https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/

Learn about Wreaths Across America's Mission to Remember, Honor and Teach Each December on National Wreaths Across America Day, our mission to Remember, Honor and Teach is carried out by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery, as well as over 3,400 additional locations in all 50 U.S. states, at sea, and abroad. Help us by sponsoring Veterans....

Daughters are vibrant, active women who are passionate about community service, preserving history, educating children, as well as honoring and supporting those who serve our nation.

When you join the DAR, you enter a network of more than 190,000 women who form lifelong bonds, honor their revolutionary ancestors and promote historic preservation, education and patriotism in their communities.

Learn more here: https://www.dar.org/national-society/become-member

Become a Member When you join the DAR, you enter a network of more than 190,000 women who form lifelong bonds, honor their revolutionary ancestors and promote historic preservation, education and patriotism in their communities. We have answers to your questions about becoming a member of this historic and vibrant....

On this day in history - The Great Northeast Blackout -At dusk on November 9, 1965, one of the biggest power failures in history occurs as all of New York state, portions of seven nearby states, and parts of eastern Canada are plunged into darkness. The Great Northeast Blackout began at the height of rush hour, delaying millions of commuters, trapping 800,000 people in New York’s subways, and stranding thousands more in office buildings, elevators, and trains. Ten thousand National Guardsmen and 5,000 off-duty policemen were called into service.

The blackout was caused by the tripping of a 230-kilovolt transmission line near Ontario, Canada, at 5:16 p.m., which caused several other heavily loaded lines also to fail. This precipitated a surge of power that overwhelmed the transmission lines in western New York, causing a “cascading” tripping of additional lines, resulting in the eventual breakup of the entire Northeastern transmission network. All together, 30 million people in eight U.S. states and the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec were affected by the blackout. During the night, power was gradually restored to the blacked-out areas, and by morning power had been restored throughout the Northeast.

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-great-northeast-blackout

The Great Northeast Blackout At dusk on November 9, 1965, one of the biggest power failures in history occurs as all of New York state, portions of seven nearby states, and parts of eastern

The NSDAR Scholarship application window is now open. Pass the word.
https://www.dar.org/national-society/scholarships/general-info

General Information General Scholarship Information and Application Checklist Application Requirements Applicants must be citizens of the United States to apply for a scholarship offered by the DAR Scholarship Committee. Applicants must also attend or plan to attend an accredited college or university in the United Sta...

The Bluffton-based Emily Geiger chapter is ready to help you complete your application to join our organization. The NSDAR is a lineage-based volunteer service organization. Our chapter has close to 150 members, and in addition to monthly meetings, we have social gatherings, activities, and volunteer opportunities. Join us!

DAR is excited to announce this Presidential Proclamation for Constitution Week.

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2022/09/16/a-proclamation-on-constitution-day-and-citizenship-day-and-constitution-week-2022/

A Proclamation on Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, and Constitution Week, 2022 - The White House      America is founded on the most powerful idea in history -- that we are all created equal.  That idea sparked our revolution,

What are your every day acts of kindness?

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“Small Kindnesses,” by Danusha Laméris | Women's Voices For Change Poetry “Small Kindnesses,” by Danusha Laméris By Rebecca Foust April 19, 2020 4 Comments Page 1 of 2 Danusha Laméris Small Kindnesses I’ve been thinking about the way, when you walk down a crowded aisle, people pull in their legs to let you by. Or how strangers still say “bless you” when...

One way to increase your own happiness is through service to others!
"In other words, charity is a gift to the giver. Service to others is one of the easiest ways to get happier. Volumes of research attest to the fact that giving to charity and volunteering, spending money on others, and more radical acts such as donating blood and organs all raise well-being."

11 Ancient Solutions for Modern Malaise The Roman philosopher Seneca’s essay “On a Happy Life” is full of lessons that are as pertinent today as they were two millennia ago.

Consider participating in the river or land sweep to clean our May River of litter...

33rd Annual River Sweep

Saturday, September 17 @ Oyster Factory Park

Participate in the 33rd Annual Beach Sweep/River Sweep on Saturday, September 17th from 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

The event will be held at the Oyster Factory Park on the May River (63 Wharf Street). This is the 33rd year this statewide event has been held and the 14th year in which Bluffton has participated. Thousands of volunteers across the state participate annually in this event, which is South Carolina’s largest one-day, volunteer, litter clean-up of beaches, marshes, and waterways.

The Town of Bluffton encourages all individuals, families, friends, schools, youth groups, civic groups, conservation groups and businesses to volunteer for a few hours to clean the river and roadsides which drain to the river.

Necessary supplies including gloves, bags, sunscreen, and water will be provided by event partners. Just bring yourself and wear comfortable clothes and appropriate shoes.

Litter pickup will be taking place around the Historic District and on the May River. Local kayak club members will be assisting with cleanup efforts on the water. If you’d like to participate with your own boat or kayak, please arrive by 8:30 a.m. to allow time for setup.

Each local volunteer becomes a citizen-scientist and records data about the type and amount of litter they collect. This data is tabulated, added to South Carolina’s statewide data, and is incorporated into the Ocean Conservancy’s worldwide data. This cumulative data provides crucial information on the sources of litter so communities can better identify and target anti-litter education.

If you need more information about the event, please contact Beth Lewis, water quality program administrator, with the Town’s Watershed Management Division at (843) 706-4559 or via email at [email protected].

To make the Town’s cleanups as sustainable as possible, i2 Recycle will be providing recycling services and bins. Volunteers will separate the litter they collect into two bags. i2 Recycle will process and recycle appropriate types of litter. Waste Management has also partnered with the Town to provide a trash receptacle so non-recyclable materials can be disposed of properly.

Lowcountry Stormwater Partners | College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences | Clemson University, South Carolina The Lowcountry Stormwater Partners is an active consortium comprised of a networks of partnerships between Clemson Extension, Beaufort County, the Town of Bluffton, the Town of Hilton Head Island, the City of Beaufort, the Town of Port Royal, and several local groups dedicated to the protection and....

If you have electronics that can be recycled, put these on your calendar:

Beaufort County Solid Waste and Recycling will host two free electronics recycling events for County residents.

The next events will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the following locations on Saturday, August 27:
Beaufort County Public Works, 9 Benton Field Road, Bluffton
Beaufort County Public Works, 140 Shanklin Road, Beaufort

Please STAY IN YOUR CAR during the event. Staff will unload electronics.

Any personal computers, laptops, CRT monitors, LCD monitors, CRT televisions, non-CRT televisions, printers, hard drives and miscellaneous electronics (microwaves, cell phones, radios, fax machines, and typewriters) will be accepted.

If you have questions about Beaufort County recycling events, please call the Solid Waste and Recycling Office at 843-255-2736 for more information or visit their website at www.beaufortcountysc.gov/recycle.