Author: littlerockcentennialdar

Sequoyah Research Center

by littlerockcentennialdar, posted in Uncategorized

On December 18, 2024, the Reporter General, NSDAR, on behalf of the National Society presented a $20,000 donation to the Sequoyah Research Center at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR). This donation is to assist the Center in updating its collections, specifically focusing on acquiring books written by Native American authors. Several ASDAR officers and state chairs as well as officers from the Little Rock-Centennial Chapter attended the presentation. Staff from the Sequoyah Research Center were also present.

The top priority for the donation is to purchase books written by Native American authors from tribally owned and operated presses, such as the Chickasaw Press in the Chickasaw Nation in  Ada, Oklahoma. The second and third priorities involve acquiring books from publishers that have a history of publishing works by Native American authors sharing their Native history and culture, as well as books from booksellers who maintain  Native American authors.  

The Sequoyah National Research Center is recognized as one of the world’s leading repositories of Native American materials. What a wonderful gift NSDAR has given to the Sequoyah National Research Center! 

More information on the Research Center can be found at https://ualr.edu/sequoyah/

America 250! Committee and the Literacy Promotion Committee Project

by littlerockcentennialdar, posted in Service

Our chapter donated 35 books to McDermott Elementary School on November 20, 2024. McDermott is a Title 1 School with approximately 300 students, many from low-income families.
The donated books are appropriate for students K-5th grade and focus on our patriots and founding fathers who have been underrepresented, forgotten, or excluded from both the written and oral histories of the American Revolution. These books were chosen to highlight their contributions and achievements in the struggle for American Independence.
We hope these books will encourage students, parents, and school leaders to learn more about the history of our country and the diverse and patriotic individuals who played a role in our freedom.
These books were purchased through our America 250! Celebration Grant.

Naturalization Ceremony

by littlerockcentennialdar, posted in Events

Little Rock-Centennial Chapter members had a wonderful time attending the November 14, 2024 Naturalization Ceremony at the Richard S. Arnold U.S. Courthouse. Our chapter regularly has a table set up at the ceremonies. With the holidays approaching, our table had a patriotic Christmas theme, which included a small white tree. The ornaments we gave away were a big hit. As always, our flag items were highly sought after including the flag buttons. These were new to our table this month.

Arkansas Women Veterans Symposium

by littlerockcentennialdar, posted in Service

Members of the Little Rock-Centennial Chapter attended the Arkansas Women Veterans Symposium on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at the Clinton Presidential Center.  One of the first people we met was the President of the Military Women’s Memorial in Washington, DC.  She also happens to be a member of DAR in Virginia.

During a break, members signed up (using their cell phones) to research obituaries and submit HERstory.  What a great way to honor women veterans.

Naturalization Ceremony

by littlerockcentennialdar, posted in Uncategorized

On February 21, 2024, several Little Rock-Centennial Chapter Members attended the Naturalization Ceremony held at the William J. Clinton Presidential Center. The Honorable James M. Moody Jr., United States District Judge presided. Former President Bill Clinton offered remarks to the new citizens.