What We Do
The Clear Creek Militia Chapter, NSDAR, is a devoted and enthusiastic chapter that is involved in a wide range of activities. We honor veterans by flying our American flags and commemorating our national holidays. We lend support to area veteran hospitals and award Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) medals at local high schools. Our chapter’s efforts are focused on preserving our past through American heritage activities and promoting literacy for our children and grandchildren through our support of education.
The advancement of education is a vital part of our chapter’s work. We sponsor the DAR Good Citizens Award and Scholarship Contest at high schools in Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, and Union counties in North Carolina. We honor teachers by giving a Teacher of the Year award. We assist many schools throughout the region, including DAR supported schools such as the Crossnore School and Children’s Home in Crossnore, North Carolina.
Historic Preservation
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- Promote the preservation of local historical sites, venues, and monuments
- Research service and lineage of American Revolutionary War Patriots
- Volunteer hours transcribing records for the Patriot Records Project
- Support the National Society in the preservation of NSDAR buildings
- Mark graves of American Revolutionary War soldiers
- Work with local public libraries to host genealogy workshops
Chapter members and the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR), participated in a special grave marking ceremony for American Revolutionary War Patriot Matthew Stewart at Philadelphia Presbyterian Church.
Clear Creek Militia Chapter, NSDAR, helped to celebrate the history of Mint Hill at the Carl J. McEwen Historic Village. We handed out copies of the Constitution, shared information about DAR, and had cards available to write notes to veterans.
Promoting Patriotism
- Support area veterans
- Observe Constitution Week in September with various activities
- Support Wreaths Across America
- Participate in wreath-laying ceremony at the grave of Adam Alexander, Colonel of the Clear Creek Militia
- Knit scarves and hats for veterans
- Knit baby blankets for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) families staying at the Fisher House near Womack Army Medical Center
- Participate in local parades
- Make stockings for the American Widow Project
- Collect and send coupons to military families overseas
- Collect baby shower gifts for NICU babies and moms at Fort Bragg, North Carolina
- Participate in the DAR National Day of Service
Chapter members participated in Wreaths Across America by laying a wreath on the grave of Colonel Adam Alexander. Clear Creek Militia Chapter, NSDAR, was joined by Yadkin River Patriots Chapter, NSDAR, and the Colonel Adam Alexander Society of the Children of the American Revolution (C.A.R.). We were honored to have Colonel Alexander’s sixth great-granddaughter, and seventh great-grandchildren lay the wreath.
Chapter members participated in the wreath-laying ceremony on the anniversary of the Battle of Kings Mountain at the Kings Mountain National Military Park.
Education
- Sponsor and support the Colonel Adam Alexander Society, Children of the American Revolution
- Sponsor the NSDAR American History Essay Contest for grades five through eight
- Sponsor the DAR Youth Citizenship Medal
- Award ROTC Medals at Butler, Independence, and Rocky River High Schools in Mecklenburg County
- Support schools throughout our region, including Crossnore School and Children’s Home
- Collect Box Tops and Coke caps for DAR supported schools
The Clear Creek Militia Chapter, NSDAR, presented the Silver DAR Outstanding Cadet medal and certificate to a cadet ofthe Mecklenburg County Young Marines.