What We Do
The Abraham Kuykendall Chapter, NSDAR, actively promotes patriotism and American history in our community . We also support education in schools and recognize outstanding students. Listed below are ongoing chapter activities in our three main areas of projects.
Promoting Patriotism
- Support of the Charles George Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Asheville through donations and monetary support
- Support to local veterans in area assisted living homes with lap blankets for Veterans Day and service hats at Christmas
- Purchased a bench for the Veterans Memorial Garden at Elizabeth House
- Observe Memorial Day and Veterans Day events in our community
- Welcoming new citizens at the Naturalization Ceremony
- Support the NSDAR Project Patriot
Lap Quilts Donated to Area Veterans
Chapter Members at Naturalization Ceremony
Bench Donated to the Veterans Memorial Garden at Elizabeth House
Historic Preservation
- Attend commemorative events to mark the graves of local Patriots
- Sponsored NSDAR grave-marking plaque for Patriot Matthew Maybin
- Participation in local historic programs and events
- Support the National Society for the preservation of NSDAR buildings
- Patriot Tree display at the Heritage Museum in the American Revolutionary War Room, Hendersonville, North Carolina
Marking the Grave of Local Patriots
Patriot Tree Display at Heritage Museum
Chapter members and guests at grave-marking ceremony for Patriot Matthew Maybin.
Education
- Present Constitution Week programs with members dressed in colonial costumes
- Constitution Week displays in local libraries
- Honoring community members and organizations with the NSDAR Community Service Award
- American History Essay Contests for students in fifth to eighth grades and Patriots of the American Revolution DAR High School Essay Contest for students in ninth to twelfth grades
- Sponsor Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC) Awards to cadets at North Henderson High School
- Sponsor DAR Good Citizens Essay contest for high school seniors
- Support Crossnore Communities for Children
- Support a local second-grade classroom with back-to-school supplies
- Support Chemawa Indian School with a quilt drive
Constitution Week Program in colonial dress with members of the Sons of the American Revolution.
Chapter honors local veteran and business man with the NSDAR Community Service Award.
Constitution Week Display at Local Library