General George Crook Chapter NSDAR

Today in History
October 2, 1824: Lafayette visits the Navy Yard. It was attended by the governor and citizens, escorted by the United States Marines, a regiment militia, several independent companies, and a long civic procession.
4 history facts on the Navy Yard in Philadelphia:
⚜️ Philadelphia is the birthplace of the U.S. Navy
⚜️In 1776 the Continental Congress leased land along PA’s waterfront to support naval defense.
⚜️On March 27, 1794, President George Washington signed the Naval Act, which called for the purchase of six frigates to defend the country.
⚜️The first of the commissioned ships launched from a private shipyard on May 10, 1797.
Source:
The History of Brother General Lafayette's Fraternal Connections with the R.W. Grand Lodge, F. & A.M., of Pennsylvania 1916
https://www.loc.gov/item/2006625070/
https://navyyard.org/about-the-campus/history

We’re halfway through our DAR Month of Service! This special initiative commemorates the 25th Anniversary of 9/11 and continues to celebrate America 250! through service, by encouraging DAR members to serve in their communities between September 11, and culminating on the National DAR Day of Service on October 11, 2026.

We’re already inspired by the meaningful ways Daughters across the country are serving their communities! From blood drives to supporting first responders, our members are making a difference through service as we celebrate America250! Through Service.

How are you serving during the DAR Month of Service? Share your service stories and photos with us! We’d love to celebrate the incredible work DAR members are doing in communities across the country.

Looking for service opportunities or inspiration? Check out some ideas here: dar.org/DARMonthofService

On this date in 1781, the Siege of Yorktown began in Virginia.

American forces under Gen. George Washington and French troops commanded by the Comte de Rochambeau had marched south from New York, while French warships under Admiral de Grasse blocked the Chesapeake Bay.

On September 28, Washington’s army advanced toward the British defenses at Yorktown, where Gen. Charles Cornwallis and roughly 8,000 British troops were positioned.

The siege would see American and French forces gradually tighten the noose around the British position. After weeks of fighting, bombardment, and trench construction, Cornwallis would be forced to surrender on October 19.

Yorktown effectively ended major fighting in the American Revolutionary War and became the decisive military turning point that led to American independence.

Join us for the General George Crook Chapter DAR Upscale Rummage Sale FUNDrasier—gently used clothing, books, kitchen gear, tools, sporting goods & more. Oct 10, 8–4, Pinon Painting (1032 Fair St). Rain or shine!

Arizona DAR chapters have done so many amazing for Constitution Week 🇺🇸 We even made it to in there post!

Did You Know??

✍️ The Three Men Who Refused to Sign the Constitution
They had spent months arguing. They had debated. They had compromised. They had rewritten their work again and again. And on September 17, 1787, the moment finally arrived.
The Constitution was ready to be signed, but three men said no.
Of the 42 men present that day, 39 ultimately signed the Constitution. George Mason, Elbridge Gerry, and Edmund Randolph refused. Why?
One major concern was something we know very well today:
📜 There was no Bill of Rights.
George Mason, who had helped write Virginia's Declaration of Rights, believed individual liberties needed explicit protection. He refused to put his name on the Constitution without one.
Elbridge Gerry also pushed for protections for individual rights and worried about the amount of power given to the new national government. On September 12, he proposed adding a bill of rights but the proposal was rejected.
Edmund Randolph had his own objections as well. He had opposed the final document and joined Mason and Gerry in calling for another convention to consider amendments. So while 39 men put their names on the parchment, three remained seated.
And here's the fascinating part: Their objections didn't simply disappear.
The debate continued after the Convention ended. During the fight over ratification, the demand for protections for individual liberties became a major issue. Eventually, amendments were proposed and the Bill of Rights became part of the Constitution in 1791.
So when you look at the Constitution today, remember: It wasn't created because everyone agreed. It was created through argument, disagreement, compromise and sometimes, refusal. Those three men who wouldn't sign became part of the story, too.
📜 History isn't always about the people who said yes. Sometimes, the people who said no helped change what came next. 🇺🇸 See less

Great article in todays paper, thank you Daily Courier!

On September 18, 1947, the United States Air Force became an independent branch of the U.S. military.

The creation of the Air Force reflected the growing importance of air power during World War II and the recognition that aviation had become essential to national defense.

Today, we mark the anniversary of the U.S. Air Force and remember the people, innovation, and service that have shaped American military aviation.

Our morning was great with Regent Melanie Kayrell and Registrar Charlotte Pontius on the Leza Live is in Prescott at KYCA talking about Constitution Day and our Bells Across America today!

Happy Constitution Week! Today marks the beginning of a tradition the DAR has proudly led for 70 years: celebrating September 17-23 as Constitution Week, a time to honor the United States Constitution and the freedoms it protects.

On this day in 1787, the Constitution was signed in Philadelphia at 4:00 pm, and church bells rang out across the city to mark the moment. Join us in the tradition of Bells Across America by ringing a bell for one minute at 4:00 pm EDT today to herald the start of Constitution Week.