Wellsboro Daughters of the American Revolution

     DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION - WELLSBORO CHAPTER  

Here are things we do and have done and would like to do!    

     We are a society founded on service, that promotes Patriotism,  education and preservation of American History, with this being done through community service and programs of outreach. 

   One of our greatest endeavors has been to honor veterans in some fashion. Our June picnic is the basis of having a veteran guest of honor. We celebrated 102 year old Dr. Robert Bair at such an event. We purchased a flag and case that was engraved as a gift to him. The Honor guard was present to do a flag folding, inserting the flag into the case and presenting it to Dr Bair.

      DAR Chapter celebrates a 102 yr old WWII vet, along with Tioga county Honor guard.                  Presenting of the flag

  We have also honored the Tioga County Honor Guard, who serve the community at funerals, military functions. and events such as our picnics.  Thirteen members were recognized along with having our State Representative come to hand out medallions designed by our Chapter, acknowledging their impressive service to the general public.  All are veterans from different eras and branches of service. It is our desire to expand and bring more veterans to be recognized. A great deal of planning goes into it, but so gratifying to see the faces of our modern day patriots.   

                 The Wellsboro DAR, honored the Honor guard.        State representative Clint Owlette participated in the honors.            

    Presently, one of our ongoing projects is that we have designed and made Christmas cards that are sent with packages for "Goodies for our Troops".  It is a long process that starts as early as April to accomplish the need by October and November and to have them complete. They are passed from member to member to allow each member time to sign the cardstock, allowing an opportunity to all members, who may not be able to sign otherwise. Also, some of the cards are retained and sent at Christmas to local veterans who have been very appreciative of receiving them.  Veterans day cards are also purchased and sent out for Veterans day. We would love to expand and send even more of both, to show our deep gratitude. We work exclusively with Local photographer, Linda Stager, using her pictures for the cards.

             Linda Stager an integral part of this process             Goodies for our Troops                                        the cards we make

    We have also honored Vietnam veterans and did so at our annual picnic. It was our honor to have Frank Yungwirth among us and we were delighted to not only to have him at our picnic, but also honor him at the Vietnam Moving Wall which was in the area.  Members volunteered to read names of the over 58,000 that were on the wall, as this was a great experience, and an opportunity to step up and give honor to veterans and remember those who didn't come home.

                                           Honoring a Vietnam Veteran                                                    The cake in his honor

                              Reading of names                                               The Vietnam Moving Wall                                                      Reading of names

   Our Chapter also supports other projects that are directly for the veterans, such as Wreaths Across America.  We help to secure wreaths needed to cover the Wellsboro Cemetery and volunteer to help place them.

   In 2024, our Chapter did an AMERICA250 grant to help celebrate America's birthday.  We bought flags to help line Main Street, Wellsboro, in preparation of the big event.  The flag dedication, on Flag day, (and Laurel festival week) allowed people to learn a bit more about us .   

   We preserve the history that Patriots fought for and support the 

❤️Patriots of today.❤️

  We ultimately would like to find more ways to celebrate AMERICA250. We are a small chapter that has a vision of tying the past to the present, honoring Patriots of old while celebrating today's Heroes.

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                                                                            Model AMERICA250 Monument at Warrior Run, PA

  Anything our Chapter can do to give tribute to veterans, help sustain our current military, is an endeavor we strive to accomplish while establishing a connection to those who came before us, lest we forget our roots and hold those who protect us now, in high regard!! We're preparing for the anniversary of America's 250th birthday in 2026. So, let's celebrate our Patriots, Soldiers and Veterans!                                           Come celebrate with us!