We are proud to serve our community through various philanthropic activities and projects that promote historic preservation, education, and patriotism. Our Daughters devote time and resources to the projects and activities below.
Christian Waldschmidt Homestead
The homestead is a historic property owned and maintained by the Ohio State Society DAR. Our chapter members often volunteer here.
Israel Ludlow Monument
Our chapter erected the monument in 1916 to commemorate the historic spot where Ludlow, the surveyor who planned out Cincinnati, had built a blockhouse in 1791.
“We believe that the history is important to the Northside community and take pride in keeping the monument in good shape,” says past regent Gretchen Wilson.
Marker Text: Monument marking the site of the Israel Ludlow blockhouse which was originally built in 1791 but torn down in 1850. General Anthony Wayne and his army encamped here in 1793.
Heritage Village Museum Revolutionary War Patriots Marker – Sharonville, Ohio
Our chapter dedicated this marker on August 15, 2021, in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States.
Marker Text: This marker commemorates the men and women who achieved American independence. These Patriots, believing in the noble cause of liberty, fought valiantly to found a new nation. 1775-1783
Wreaths Across America
Every December, we participate in Wreaths Across America at Spring Grove Cemetery. Remembrance wreaths are placed to remember and honor veterans through the laying on the graves of our country’s fallen heroes and the act of saying the name of each and every veteran aloud.
Other projects and activities
- Book Club (Interested in what our Book Club is reading? Download our reading list)
- Collections and volunteering for Queen City Book Bank
- Collections and volunteering for Cincinnati Recycling & Reuse Hub
- Collections and volunteering for Veterans
- Welcoming Veterans’ Honor Flights
- Welcoming new citizens at Naturalization Ceremonies
- Presenting DAR Awards to ROTC and JROTC Cadets
- Documenting information for Find a Grave and gravesite maintenance
- Scanning Chapter archival records
- 130th Chapter Anniversary Celebration (October 2024)
We are always considering new opportunities for community involvement. Please contact us if you have a volunteer opportunity for us to consider.