Chief Solano Chapter NSDAR

in 1922, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld that the 19th Amendment, which was certified two years earlier, was constitutional in a unanimous decision.

The decision was the result of the Leser v. Garnett case, in which Baltimore lawyer Oscar Leser sued to strike all women from Maryland's voting rolls on the grounds that the 19th Amendment infringed on state sovereignty, since the Constitution of Maryland only granted suffrage to men. The Maryland state legislature had previously refused to ratify the 19th (and would not certify it until 1958), causing Leser and his fellow petitioners to raise questions about whether women's right to vote was truly part of the federal Constitution.

Nevertheless, all judges agreed to dismiss the case, as the 19th achieved the required three-fourths majority of state ratification, and the newly-minted voters who spent nearly a century fighting for suffrage could continue to celebrate their hard-won right.

In the early morning hours of February 27th, 1776, Loyalist forces charged across a partially dismantled Moores Creek Bridge. But what they didn't know was that just beyond that bridge, nearly 1,000 North Carolina Patriots were waiting quietly with cannons and muskets poised to fire. This battle marked the last broadsword charge by Scottish Highlanders and the first significant victory for the Patriots in the American Revolution. 🇺🇸

Moores Creek National Battlefield commemorates this 1776 victory, a turning point in the American Revolution. This weekend, the park will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Moores Creek with special programming on Friday, February 27th, and Saturday, February 28th. Head over to nps.gov/mocr to learn more and plan your visit!

If you’re in the area, this is a great event, especially with the 250th anniversary approaching!

Mark your calendars! The Wings Over Solano Open House & Airshow returns to Travis Air Force Base this year on April 25–26, 2026 — and we couldn’t be more excited!

We’re thrilled to welcome back the USAF Thunderbirds, soaring high over Fairfield with their legendary precision and power. It’s going to be a weekend full of jaw-dropping aerial performances, incredible aircraft displays, and fun for the whole family.
Stay tuned for updates as we get closer to the show.

Get ready, Solano — the Thunderbirds are coming!

Chief Solano Chapter gave over 11,000 hours of service last year and we’re looking forward to another Year of Service for America 250!

The DAR is proud to be a founding partner of America Gives, an initiative of America250 that is inviting all Americans to help honor the Semiquincentennial by making 2026 a record-setting Year of Service!

For this year, all of DAR’s logged Service to America hours will be counted towards the America Gives total. How will you be taking part?

Learn more about America Gives here: https://america250.org/america-gives

The words that shaped America were written by hand, and preserved in places like the National Archives, where students can still see them today.

This National Handwriting Day, submit your own writings or artwork for a chance to see John Hancock’s famous signature up close ✍️

https://america250.org/fieldtrip/

“Everybody can be great, because everybody can serve.” —Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Today, we join the nation in honoring the life, vision, and enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This important day is not only a time for reflection—it is also a National Day of Service, calling us to turn remembrance into action. DAR members proudly answer that call today and throughout the year.

From mentoring youth and organizing food drives to beautifying communities and lending a helping hand, every act of service strengthens neighborhoods, empowers individuals, and builds unity. Together, our service creates ripples of positive change. Honoring Dr. King’s legacy through service today and every day. MLK Day reminds us that meaningful change begins when we serve our communities with purpose and unity.

Don’t Miss Out—DAR Scholarship Portal Closes Soon! The DAR Scholarship portal closes January 31 at 11:59 PM (Hawaii Time). Since 1923, DAR scholarships have empowered students pursuing studies in history, law, education, nursing, medicine, science, math, and more.

In honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, The DAR America 250! Scholarship will provide a one-time $25,000 award to ten students this year! Help us spread the word—share this opportunity with eligible students in your community!

Learn more and apply today: http://www.dar.org/scholarships

Eighty-eight years after the Declaration of Independence was signed, the fate of the United States once again hung in the balance, and the outcome was decided not just by armies on land, but by cannon fire at sea. During the Civil War, Union naval power proved decisive in preserving the Republic, and one important survivor of that struggle still rests today in Alden Park on Mare Island. This weathered IX-inch Dahlgren cannon once thundered aboard USS Hartford under Admiral David Farragut, helping seal Union victories at New Orleans, Vicksburg, and most critically Mobile Bay, where the Confederacy’s last lifeline was cut and the war’s outcome was effectively sealed. That single gun connects the Revolution, the Civil War, and the approaching 250th anniversary of the nation—a silent witness to the moment when America’s future was saved. Read the full story in our History Vault on Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/mareislandfoundation/804864397697826816/from-revolution-to-civil-war-to-250-years-a

This food drive helps our local active duty military families.