Alexander Martin Chapter, DAR

Mark your calendar now, and plan to attend!

Save the date and mark your calendars! National Wreaths Across America Day 2026 will take place on Saturday, December 19!

Remember this day! Patrick Henry said it all!

On this day, March 23, 1775, Patrick Henry addressed the Second Virginia Convention and delivered one of the most famous speeches in American history.

Arguing that British actions threatened colonial liberty, he urged Virginia to prepare for war and organize a militia.

He ended with a line that has defined the Revolutionary spirit ever since:

“Give me liberty, or give me death!”

Henry’s words helped shift opinion toward resistance at a critical moment, just weeks before fighting broke out at Lexington and Concord.

From protest to action, the path to independence was accelerating.

Remember our Female Veterans!
Join us on March 21st for our Salute to Female Veterans. 🇺🇸🇺🇸

This Women’s History Month, we proudly honor the strength, courage, and service of our Women Veterans.

As we reflect on this year’s theme, “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future,” we recognize the powerful role Women Veterans continue to play — not only in defending our Nation, but in shaping stronger communities, families, and futures.

From every branch, in every era, women have answered the call — serving with resilience, leadership, and unwavering commitment.

The Center for Women Veterans honors our Sister Veterans — past and present — and celebrates the lasting impact you make every day.

- Your service matters.
- Your leadership matters.
- Your legacy matters.

Today we celebrated our Good Citizens winners! They are amazing young people! The Chapter wishes them a ton of success in their endeavors!

We will be at Zion Church Thomasville on December 13th! Please join us.

Where will you in 100 days?

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Please celebrate this Hero of the Revolutionary war!

On this date in history, July 31, 1777, one of the most remarkable allies of the American Revolution was officially welcomed into the fight.

The Marquis de Lafayette, a wealthy French aristocrat barely 19 years old, was commissioned as a major general in the Continental Army.

He had defied the King of France and risked his fortune and his life to cross the Atlantic, arriving in South Carolina in June 1777. His passion for the American cause of liberty was immense.

He journeyed overland to Philadelphia and presented himself to the Continental Congress, making a simple but profound offer: he would serve at his own expense and without any official command.

This demonstration of sincerity and commitment deeply impressed the members of Congress. They saw not just a zealous young man, but a powerful symbol of potential French support.

Though his commission as major general was initially honorary, Lafayette quickly proved his worth and bravery on the battlefield, most notably at the Battle of Brandywine where he was wounded.

He would go on to form a deep, father-son-like bond with General George Washington, who took the young Frenchman under his wing. 🇺🇸🇫🇷

Lafayette's dedication never wavered. He became a brilliant commander and a crucial link to securing vital French aid, which ultimately helped win the war, especially during the decisive Siege of Yorktown.

He is remembered as a hero in two nations, a man who staked everything on the American experiment in freedom.

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On December 13, 2025, we will be at Zion Church Thomasville placing wreaths.
Thank you Wreaths Across America for giving us this opportunity.