Event celebrates America’s history
Seven Gilmer Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) members went to the group’s Continental Congress in Washington, D.C.
The event, starting on June 24, brought together women who could trace their lineage back to American Revo
lution veterans.
“It was a good time,” Gilmer DAR Regent Danette Ozment said. “It was very nice this year being able to take people that have never been before.”
This year celebrated both the DAR’s 135th Continental Congress and the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
The trip included a visit to DAR headquarters in Washington, as well as several historical locations.
These included George Washington’s home at Mount Vernon, the battlefield at Yorktown and the living history museum at Colonial Williamsburg.
“Yorktown is such a beautiful place,” Ozment said. “We took the old colonial road to get out there. Driving and realizing that’s the path they would have taken going to that spot was amazing.”
Celebrating with DAR members from across the nation reminded Ozment of the patriotism and history they all share.
“You just realize nationwide what a commitment these ladies have to history, to education, to patriotism,” she said.
No matter their location, DAR chapters all work to improve their communities and bring attention to America’s history.
At the event, Ozment learned about the DAR’s travelling American Revolution exhibit.
The exhibit includes 12 panels that provide historical information on the American Revolution.
She said she hopes that this event could eventually come to Gilmer.
“If we could at some point be able to have that set up for a while for the community, that would be good,” Ozment said.