AMARILLO, TEXAS – The Texas Society Daughters of the American Revolution, District 1 will commemorate the contributions of the men and women of the American Revolution by dedicating their DAR America 250 Patriots Marker at 1 P.M., Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, 2024, on the grounds of the Texas Panhandle War Memorial Center Park, 4111 S. Georgia St. Amarillo, followed by a reception.

The DAR dedication will follow the TPWM Memorial Day Ceremony in their park at 11:30 am.

The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution established the DAR America 250 Patriots Marker project to raise public awareness of the men and women who achieved American independence. The National Society’s goal is to place at least one marker in every state in advance of the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary in 2026.

The United States Semiquincentennial Commission, established in July 2016, is charged with planning nationwide celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the United States. DAR Honorary President General Lynn Forney Young has been honored with a seat on this national commission and will be the guest speaker for the dedication of the Texas District 1, DAR America 250 Patriots Marker. Mrs. Young is also the Honorary Texas State Regent.

District 1 DAR Chapters include Esther McCrory and Molly Goodnight in Amarillo; Josiah Bartlett in Borger; Comancheria in Canadian; Molino de Viento in Dalhart; Francis Rainey and Nancy Anderson in Lubbock; Mary McCoy Baines in Plainview; Wolf Creek in Perryton; Western Trail in Vernon; La Paisana in Wellington; and Major Francis Grice in Wichita Falls.

The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution was founded in 1890 to preserve the memory and spirit of those who contributed to securing American independence. For more than 130 years, the DAR has strived to bring awareness to the honorable sacrifices and enduring legacy of all patriots who fought for America’s freedom. Through the DAR Genealogical Research System (www.dar.org/GRS), the public can access a free database of information amassed by the DAR about these patriots. DAR is a nonprofit, nonpolitical women’s service organization with more than 185,000 members in approximately 3,000 chapters worldwide. In 2023, DAR members across the nation and around the world volunteered more than seven million hours of public service.

Any woman 18 years or older, regardless of race, religion, or ethnic background, who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution is eligible for membership. DAR members passionately carry out the timeless mission of promoting historic preservation, education and patriotism. To learn more about the work of today’s DAR, visit www.dar.org.