Why We Love DAR

Sarah Maclay created an amazing after-school arts club for her school thanks to a community classroom grant from NSDAR. Join Cindy Birdwell and Sarah as they explore the creative world of this wonderful elementary art teacher and artist.To find out more about the Daughters of the American Revolution, explore our Gettysburg DAR Chapter Website at this link:https://gettysburgdar.wixsite.com/gettysburgdarNSDAR teacher resources can be found at: DAR Educational Resources | Daughters of the American Revolution

Join Edy in welcoming our chapter's new regent, Dr. Kathy Mellott.To find out more about the Daughters of the American Revolution, explore our Gettysburg DAR Chapter Website at this link:https://gettysburgdar.wixsite.com/gettysburgdar

Join us as Gayle Yost shares the incredible, long-hidden story of her father, Richard D. Lebo, and his comrades during World War II. This remarkable tale of bravery and survival was kept from the public for 50 years. Now, you can hear the details of their secret rescue and the courage that kept them going. Don’t miss this powerful episode of Hidden Heroes.Cate Lineberry's The Secret RescueTo find out more about the Daughters of the American Revolution, explore our Gettysburg DAR Chapter Website at this link:https://gettysburgdar.wixsite.com/gettysburgdar

Please join us for this fascinating conversation with Rick Guth, an expert reenactor and writer, who has just published a new children's book called George Taylor, Signer of the Declaration of Independence. Taylor was one of eight signers who were foreign-born.You can find Mr. Guth's book on Amazon.com at this link:https://a.co/d/8vghlziVisit the George Taylor House:https://gtha.vipmembervault.com/To find out more about the Daughters of the American Revolution, explore our Gettysburg DAR Chapter Website at this link:https://gettysburgdar.wixsite.com/gettysburgdar

Join Aleta Keck and Edy Sarnoff of the Gettysburg Chapter, NSDAR as they look forward to joining you at Continental Congress this year. They share all the ins and outs to make this a great experience!For More Information: Home - 133rd Continental Congress (cvent.com)

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be the PSSDAR registrar for our whole state?  Enjoy our PSSDAR Registrar's presentation for prospective DAR members. You'll get a glimpse into Sharon Martini's busy life as she helps prospective members submit their DAR applications and current members to submit their supplemental applications. Please feel free to share this podcast with prospective members you know.(Special thanks to our state treasurer, Judi Biederman, for her introduction.)For more information:Pennsylvania State Society Daughters of the American RevolutionGettysburg Chapter, NSDAR

Join us for a marvelous discussion with our PSSDAR State Librarian and president/CEO of PCN, Debra Sheppard as she reveals her choice for this year's state book club book! This is a great episode for those who want to know more about how our chapters support the NSDAR library and the fun of participating in our book clubs at the national, state, and chapter level.Our interview just happened to take place on Ms. Sheppard's 30th anniversary of at her time with PCN, the Pennsylvania Cable Network. I was amazed to learn of the innovation and significance of cable TV and of PCN in particular to our state. For more information:PSSDAR State Conference Book Club SelectionPINS!PCNPSSDAR Librarian's PagePSSDAR WebsiteNSDAR

Enjoy listening to Aleta Keck's reflections on her recent trip to Continental Congress, attending state events, and her first year as first vice regent.To find out more about DAR leadership courses: DAR Leadership Training Overview | Daughters of the American Revolution

Our state is divided into six districts, each with its own character and geography but all with a great Love of Service! Meet our PSSDAR district directors, Amy Ellsworth, Lory Fraraccio-Kenney, Edy Sarnoff, Kathleen Shaffer, Tracy Fazekas, and Susan Matlack, as they discuss their districts goals, challenges, and great successes!Find More Information at:Pennsylvania State Society, NSDAR WebsitePennsylvania State Society, NSDAR on Facebook

Join Marian Witherow, Chapter Regent, Cindy Birdwell, and Barb Greeley as they introduce our chapter's participation in Women's Month at the new Worle War II American Experience Museum. It's amazing all that American women, especially in the NSDAR, did to help the war effort!Mentioned in this episode:The World War II American Experience Museum NSDAR websiteAmerica 250 | Daughters of the American Revolution (dar.org)Enjoy more podcasts, videos, blog posts, and resources about the Gettysburg NSDAR Chapter and DAR in general at:  Home | Gettysburgdar

Join Eugene Hough of the Legacy Marker Program as he tells us about the amazing work being accomplished toward the restoration of Old Swedes Cemetery in Chester, PA. This state project, initiated by our State Regent, Marguerite Fritsch, is already resonating goodness through all the participants' Love of Service, especially our DAR members who contribute toward the immediate physical tasks such as locating of buried gravestones through ground-penetrating radar, restoring those gravestones to the surface, clearing damaging tree roots, and repairing the surrounding wall of the cemetery; but also the resonating outreach to so many local community leaders and children. As Eugene shares, local students and CAR members will get to learn important trade, historical, and management skills. Soaring over this great effort is a recognition of the very earliest members of the Chester community which include Native Americans, William Penn's first landing crew, and a signer of the Declaration of Independence, John Morton, who is buried in this cemetery. Through this effort we celebrate our great country and its endless resiliency toward a thriving future!Enjoy! Edy Sarnoff (PSSDAR South Central District Director)Find out more:Buy a Brick, Build a Wall and other PSSDAR Service ProjectsLegacy Marker ProgramGettysburg DARPennsylvania State Society Daughters of the American RevolutionNational Daughters of the American Revolution 

Gettysburg Chapter member, Marian Witherow, recently had a Zoom chat with our new regent, Cynthia Birdwell, who shared so many wonderful chapter activities and goals.  Their insights into the fun and important service that a DAR chapter provides to our community is so inspiring. From individual member growth and fulfillment to the honoring of veterans, teachers, and our nation, there is something for everyone in DAR!Mentioned in this episode:NSDAR websiteAmerica 250 | Daughters of the American Revolution (dar.org)Enjoy more podcasts, videos, blog posts, and resources about the Gettysburg NSDAR Chapter and DAR in general at:  Home | Gettysburgdar

Cynthia Pritchard is the PSSDAR America 250 Committee Chair who is helping our state celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of our great nation. Join her and Marian and Witherow in this fun interview that tells us all the ways we can join in the celebration!Mentioned in this episode:NSDAR website America 250 | Daughters of the American Revolution (dar.org)Enjoy more podcasts, videos, blog posts, and resources about the Gettysburg NSDAR Chapter and DAR in general at:  Home | Gettysburgdar

Introducing our new PSSDAR State Regent, Marguerite Fritsch! Join Marian for this lively interview with Mrs. Fritsch as they explore the wonderful goals and projects that are in store for us in Pennsylvania DAR chapters these next three years.Also, please enjoy exploring our newly updated NSDAR website and PSSDAR website for the latest news about our Love of Service to God, Home, and Country.Enjoy more podcasts, videos, blog posts, and resources about the Gettysburg NSDAR Chapter and DAR in general at:  Home | Gettysburgdar

Have you ever imagined raising a guide dog for a blind person? Our Gettysburg DAR chapter member, Anne Gallon, has raised four dogs for this great organization and today joins another great chapter member, Marian Witherow, to tell us all about her adventures.Here is a video that Anne made of her current dog's career so far: (19) Neptune 5NN20 SS - YouTube You can find more information at: Guiding Eyes for the Blind - Guide Dogs for People with Vision LossEnjoy more podcasts, videos, blog posts, and resources about the Gettysburg NSDAR Chapter and DAR in general at:  Home | Gettysburgdar

Today I sit down virtually with PSSDAR Organizing Secretary, Susan Gillette Meer, to discuss her new chapter webinar, Finding Your Passion in DAR. You can schedule a webinar for your own chapter or find more information by emailing Susan at: [email protected] more podcasts, videos, blog posts, and resources about the Gettysburg NSDAR Chapter and DAR in general at:  Home | Gettysburgdar

Join our DAR chapter for a delightful talk with Ruthmary McIlhenney who recently regaled us with stories of teas, coffee, politics, and culture all from the "Temporary White House" of President Eisenhower in Gettysburg PA.Ruthmary McIlhenney is an avid student and admirer of Mamie Eisenhower. She has studied at the Eisenhower Academy, a summer Institute for Teachers, which offers detailed instruction on the presidency, politics, and lifestyle of Dwight D. Eisenhower and the 1950's. Amongst her many charitable activities, Ms. McIlhenney serves on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Society's Board of Trustees, and has volunteered at the Eisenhower Historical Site in Gettysburg, PA since 1991.

Join me for our wide-ranging discussion on the many community contributions of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Society. Their vice chairman, Dr. Walton Jones brings us up to speed on the many activities and events of the society as they seek to promote the extraordinary qualities of the 34th president of the United States and the Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Forces in Europe during World War II.  We all Like Ike!Dwight D. Eisenhower Society  (Registration is open for our Eisenhower’s Birthday Commemoration Luncheon on October 16, 2021. Deadline to register is Oct. 11)The Society's Upcoming EventsIf you enjoyed this podcast, you might enjoy our Facebook page at:https://www.facebook.com/GettysburgChapterPSSDAR/?ref=page_internaland our YouTube Channel:Gettysburg Chapter, NSDAR, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania - YouTubeVisit our Chapter Website:Home | Gettysburgdar (wixsite.com)

Join David Maclay (a barn preservation expert) and Marian Witherow (our Gettysburg Chapter, NSDAR Chapter Vice Regent for the second part of this exploration of the wonderful world of barns as a nexus of rural life here in Adams County, PA. Listen for great tips about how to save your barn!Historic Gettysburg and Adams CountyHGAC's Historic Barns RegistryHistoric Gettysburg and Adams County (Facebook page)Get InvolvedIf you enjoyed this podcast, you might enjoy our Facebook page at:https://www.facebook.com/GettysburgChapterPSSDAR/?ref=page_internaland our YouTube Channel:Gettysburg Chapter, NSDAR, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania - YouTubeVisit our Chapter Website:Home | Gettysburgdar (wixsite.com)

Join David Maclay (a barn preservation expert) and Marian Witherow (our Gettysburg Chapter, NSDAR Chapter Vice Regent) in an exploration of the wonderful world of barns as a nexus of rural life here in Adams County, PA. Listen for great tips about how to save your barn!HGAC's Historic Barns Registry Historic Gettysburg and Adams CountyGet InvolvedIf you enjoyed this podcast, you might enjoy our Facebook page at:https://www.facebook.com/GettysburgChapterPSSDAR/?ref=page_internaland our YouTube Channel:Gettysburg Chapter, NSDAR, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania - YouTube

Join our Student Awards Committee to hear about the magic that happened when we honored our award-winning students this year!If you enjoyed this podcast, you might enjoy our Facebook page at:https://www.facebook.com/GettysburgChapterPSSDAR/?ref=page_internaland our YouTube Channel:Gettysburg Chapter, NSDAR, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania - YouTube

Sharon, our Gettysburg Chapter, NSDAR Chapter National Defense Chairperson, shares these fascinating facts about our presidents at a recent chapter meeting.If you enjoyed this podcast, you might enjoy our Facebook page at:https://www.facebook.com/GettysburgChapterPSSDAR/?ref=page_internaland our YouTube Channel:Gettysburg Chapter, NSDAR, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania - YouTube

Share my latest historic treasure discovery on a back road in South Central PA. Join me as I interview Cindy, Pastor Trish, and Daena about their care of the Historic Rock Chapel near York Springs, PA. This 18th century chapel has gone through fascinating times from the beginnings of Methodism in this region through the Civil War and its preservation and celebration today. Find out more about the chapel at:https://yorkspringsumc.org/about-us/rock-chapel/https://www.facebook.com/historicrockchapel/For more local history:https://www.facebook.com/yorkspringshistory/If you enjoyed this podcast, follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/GettysburgChapterPSSDAR

Nina shares her memories of growing  up in an 18th century mill in south central Pennsylvania and its journey through history.If you enjoyed this podcast, you might enjoy our Facebook page at:https://www.facebook.com/GettysburgChapterPSSDAR/?ref=page_internalAlso check out Nina's tour of her mill and our videos at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeF3VDPTBi3YW 

Join me to hear fascinating facts about our U. S. Constitution-pass it on!If you enjoyed this podcast, follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/GettysburgChapterPSSDARAlso check out our videos at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeF3VDPTBi3YW2t7B6oUCrQ

Join my friend Betsy and I as we discover how Patrick Henry came into her life and how she feels about the changes in National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) over the years.Book Recommendation: Rush: Revolution, Madness, and Benjamin Rush, the Visionary Doctor Who Became a Founding FatherIf you enjoyed this podcast, follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/GettysburgChapterPSSDARAlso check out our videos at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeF3VDPTBi3YW2t7B6oUCrQ

My fellow National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) chapter members share with me what they love about DAR.If you enjoyed this podcast, follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/GettysburgChapterPSSDARAlso check out our videos at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeF3VDPTBi3YW2t7B6oUCrQ