Fort Nelson Chapter, NSDAR
Portsmouth, Virginia
What We Do
Historic Preservation
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Restored chapter house and charter
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Restored 90-year old brick sidewalk at the Chapter House
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Clean veterans' tombstones
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Volunteer with DAR Genealogy Preservation Committee
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Recognize community leaders for their preservation efforts
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Support Hill House Museum
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Maintain 6 monuments that were erected by our chapter
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Index patriot records
Education
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Sponsor DAR essay contests and art contests in public and private schools
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Collect books and baby gifts for local literacy program
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Support DAR Scholarships
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Install library displays during Constitution Week
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Steward a Little Free Library
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Purchase items from teachers' Amazon Wish Lists
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Created lesson plans on Lafayette
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Volunteer in the classrooms
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Provide books to schools
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Assemble Consitution Week kits for the schools
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Donate to DAR schools - Crossnore and Hindman
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Promote and attend local PowWows
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Fundraise to support District project to add educational kiosks at the Nansemond Trail in the Great Dismal Swamp
PATRIOTISM
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Host two naturalization ceremonies each year and present each new citizen a flag and flag pin
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Donate toiletries and large print books to local veterans facilities
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Send care packages to a deployed ship
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Send notes and birthday cards to veterans
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Fly the flag 24-7 at the Chapter House
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Furnished a bedroom at the Women's Vet House
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Support Wreaths Across America
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Participate in commemorative events
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Award JROTC medals to local high schools
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Make baby blankets for the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society
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Collect used evening gowns for Operation Deploy Your Dress
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Hosted Tall Ships during SailVirginia250
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Served on the Portsmouth250 Committee