Princess Anne County Chapter Virginia Society Daughters of the American Revolution

February 2020 Upcoming Events: 2/1 Hungars Parish Thomas Jefferson Exhibit at the Chrysler Museum Church Tour @ 10 AM 2/3 Luncheon payment On January 16, several ladies from our chapter and Daughters from two other deadline chapters met on the steps of the Chrysler Museum to see the exhibit,” Thom- 2/10 state conference as Jefferson Architect: Palladian Models, Democratic Principles, and the Con- early bird deadline flict of Ideals.” Pieces of the exhibit were on loan for the Palladio Museum in 2/15 James’ Plantation Vicenza, Italy. There were drawings and models made by Jefferson of familiar Highway Marker Dedica- places such as Monticello and the Quad area of the University of Virginia. tion Thomas Jefferson’s building usually have arches, columns, and domes much 2/18 Quad Meeting pay- like the Greek and Roman architecture of the Ancient Period. The display ment Deadline confronts the inherent conflict between Thomas Jefferson’s pursuit of con- 2/22 George Washington’s tempory ideals of liberty and democracy and his use of slaves to construct his Birthday Luncheon monuments. The exhibit was thought- provoking. 2/24 Naturalization Cere- mony We had a wonderful 2/25 Newsletter Deadline docent who 2/25 Final deadline for pre was well -registration for State versed in the Conference exhibit. She 3/5 Recognition of Excel- lence in American History is interested Ceremony in joining our chapter. The 3/12-3/15 VADAR State Conference day was con- cluded with a 3/14 Luncheon payment delicious Deadline lunch in Wis- 3/21 Chapter Meeting teria.

Inside this issue: Keep you Officer Reports 2-6 eyes open for more of Janes Committee 7-15 Reports Pop-Up Tours. Events and 16-21 Activities

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Regent’s Message Happy 2020 everyone! Our chapter got off to a great start with our meeting on January 11 th . A stirring citizenship program fol- lowed on the 13 th and a fun and fascinating “pop up” tour of the Thomas Jefferson/Architect exhibit was organized by Jane Amelon for the 16 th . Read about this events in this newsletter.

February will prove to be just as exciting. On February 1 st Jane is leading another tour to Hungars Parish Church on the Eastern Shore which dates back to 1742. The tour is followed by lunch at a local seafood dinner.

Then on February 3 rd at 2 pm the local Jaycees are sponsoring a “Flag Raising” ceremony at the Flame of Hope Veterans/POWs memorial. The Jaycees have done some much needed repairs on the memorial and will rededicate it with this ceremony open to the public.

We hope all chapter members will join us on February 15 th for the Highway Marker dedication commemorating the Skirmish at James Plantation about which we heard so much at the January meeting. The dedication will take place at Nimmo United Methodist Church at 10 am and is open to the public. The dedication is at the church because James Plantation is now the Redmill Target. On February 24 th the chapter will participate in another citizenship ceremony at the Federal Dis- trict Court in Norfolk. These ceremonies are inspiring and a great way to demonstrate your love of this country. See the article in this edition about the January ceremony.

Deadlines, deadlines, deadlines. Don’t forget to get your George Washington Birthday luncheon checks to Nancy Boyd by Feb. 3 rd . This wonderful event on February 22 nd , sponsored by the Tidewater Regent’s Club, will feature our State Regent!

We have an early deadline for Quad meeting checks this year, February 18 th . More about the program later but it sounds like a real winner.

Also, you will be hearing more about a chance to donate and make a difference in the life of a homeless female veteran. Vetshouse is gearing up to renovate another duplex residence just for females and each chapter in District 1 is being asked to “Adopt a Room.” We will be doing our part by furnishing a living room. So scour your attics, garages, storage facilities and find us some treasures.

It may be cold outside but this is certainly not the time to hibernate. Rather, find warmth and in- spiration by getting out and taking part in the wonderful activities and opportunities that your membership in NSDAR and the Princess Anne County chapter are bringing you.

Yours in NSDAR sisterhood, Deborah Paxson Brewer Regent February 2020 Page 3

Vice Regent’s Message The March meeting is on the third Saturday, due to the Virginia State Conference being on the second Saturday. Make sure you calendar is marked appropriately! The Virginia DAR School Board Award Ceremony has been moved to March 5. The trip to the Smithfield Shrine in Blacksburg, VA for June 6 &7 has been cancelled. The 2020 Virginia Fall Forum will be held in Roanoke and tours of the Smithfield Shrine will be held then. Personal tours can be arranged if required. For the May meeting, I would like as many people as possible to wear a hat to honor the daughters who came before us who always wore hats. The topic for the meeting is WWII, so a hat of that era would be fitting, or a Derby hat, or any dress hat will do. Review the calendar in the newsletters monthly to make sure no changes have been made or trips added. Thank you, Kim Pugh

Chaplain’s Report This Chaplain reports that Amy Boyd’s father, Robert Torgler, passed away last week. Please keep Amy and her family in your thoughts and prayers. Sylvia Maume still struggles to recover from a fractured hip and brain surgery, I visited her to- day and she is cheerful. Dorothy Barco Bangert Chaplain Page 4 Princess Anne County Chapter

Treasurer’s Report CHECKING ACCOUNT: BALANCE NOVEMBER 25, 2019 $4,709.61

DEPOSITS: Jan 17 Luncheon (some members prepaid) $924.00 APPS (Boyd, Driscoll, Morales) $405.00 Lighthouse Pins $120.00 TOTAL DEPOSITS: $1,449.00

DISBURSEMENTS: CHECK 1016 (C Cross, Supplies) $81.03 CHECK 1017 (Jan luncheon speaker honorarium) $50.00 CHECK 1018 (NSDAR Application Driscoll) $117.00 CHECK 1019 (NSDAR Application Morales) $117.00 CHECK 1020 (K Pugh Vice Regent Expenses) $43.14 CHECK 1021 (NSDAR Application J Boyd) $117.00 CHECK 1022 (PACC 49 lunches) $980.00 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS $1,505.17

CHECKING BALANCE AS OF JANUARY 25, 2020 $4,653.44

MONEY MARKET FUND BALANCE NOVEMBER 24, 2019 $4,020.05 DEPOSITS/MISC CREDITS $00.17 BALANCE JANAURY 25, 2020 $4,020.22

SUBMITTED JANUARY 25, 2020/ NANCY BOYD/ PACC-VADAR TREASURER (correction Check #1013 was to VA DAR not NSDAR as reported on Nov. report) Page 5 Princess Anne County Chapter

Recording Secretary No report at this time. Corresponding Secretary

VALENTINES DAY THAT SAVED AMERICA: a relatively unknown and powerfully important engagement

On a cold winter afternoon on February 14, 1781, General Nathaniel Greene’s starving and outnumbered army crossed the Dan River, in NC narrowly escaping destruction by the British Army led by General Corn- wallis. This is referred to as “the Race to the Dan”, it had a profound effect on the course of the American Revolution. A core group of Continental soldiers known as “Washington’s Immortals,” held Greene’s army together, forming one of the first elite units in the American Army. In an effort to distract Cornwallis, Greene and the Immortals were always just a step ahead of Cornwallis, as part of a strategy to wear down his opponent through all the marching and skirmishing as they pushed north toward Virginia. Greene was hoping to receive additional reinforcements after crossing the Dan. To distract Cornwallis, Greene divided his army, and combined with Light Horse Harry Lee’s Calvary, lured Cornwallis away from the point where the rest of the army planned to cross the Dan. The distraction worked, and at 2:00 p.m. on February 14, 1781, the bulk of Americans made it safely across the Dan. The exhausted men covered 40 miles in 20 hours to reach the Dan, beating the pursuing British by mere hours. These valiant efforts led to the their salvation on Valentine’s Day and depleted Corwallis’ ranks. Weeks later, Green’s reinforced army re-crossed the Dan to confront Cornwalli’s diminished army at the Guilford Courthouse in North Carolina.

(from an article in the National Review– by: Patrick O’Donnell. 2/14/16)

Jordan Schoonover

Registrar’s Report Our chapter had another stellar month for membership!

Welcome to our new member, Diana Bakke, who has transferred from Fairfax County Chapter!

We currently have four pending members whose applications are being reviewed at National. We also sent 3 supplemental applications for our members. We are in contact with 7 prospective members.

This month, I completed the Registrar’s Training Course, and I learned how to use and access the GRC books on e-Membership.

As always, thanks to Caryn Johnson and Debbie Cupp!!

Carmen Cross February 2020 Page 6

Historian’s Report I am continuing to scan all of our records to digitize them. The originals will be housed in the Archive section of the Virginia Beach Public Library. Check out the article in this issue highlighting Capt. USA (ret) Rebecca Jean Daniels in celebration of DAR’s One in a Million Campaign and let me know if there is someone you would like to see highlighted. Happy Winter!

Lucinda Huston Historian

Librarian’s Report Did you know our gem of a Library at our national headquarters is not just about books?

Part of the DAR Library's mission is to acquire and preserve historical materials related to genealogical research, primarily American genealogical research, and to acquire and preserve records related to the American Revolutionary War period.

The Patriot Records Project is an ongoing project to collect Patriot records. Countless hours of indexing done by DAR member volunteers have made this col- lection possible and will continue finding and identifying Revolutionary War Patriots.

Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity where you don’t need to leave your house? Are you looking for something meaningful to do when you have a few spare minutes? Are you looking to perform Service to America hours?

How you can be a part of bringing these valuable records to life: https://www.dar.org/members/committees/special-committees/patriot-records-project/volunteer- now

If you are motivated by pins, sign up to volunteer, get rolling on indexing and you'll soon be eligible to purchase the Patriot Records Project pin.

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American History Committee Good Citizen Committee Junior American Citizen Committee Junior American Citizens, DAR Good Citizens, and American History Committees continue momentum with activities and planning in December through February. Judging is an ongoing focus. As we recognized Marykate Kerrigan as our superb PACC DAR Good Citizen first place winner, we learned that judges at the District 1 level selected a winner from the Lynnhaven Parish Chapter to deliver the Good Citizen essay at the George Washington Luncheon in February, and to advance to State level for further judging. Congratulations! District 1 Chairperson, Scotty Loving, noted the four judges deliberated five hours in their selection of an outstanding DAR Good Citizen essay winner. While last year's JAC Contest had seven poetry entries and a national winner, this year the PACC JAC Contest received 35 participants in both poetry and short story entries. Wow! Many thanks to our PACC judges, Amy Boyd and Beth Bryant, as well as Rita Frank, a non DAR member and retired university professor, for preliminary judging in selection of top two poems and top two short stories. When conven- ing for the final judging and a "Tea for Judges" , Elaine Stephens substituted for Beth, who was away during the busy holiday season. Judges selected as winners, Sarah Williams, for her short story, "Rise in 1920 and Shine in 2020" , and Hattie Friedman for her poem, "The Great 19th Amendment". Both winners were out- standing in creative expression and historic narration on the theme "The 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment". Judging was challenging with some remarkable contestants, and the winning poem and short story were sent to JAC State Chairperson, Linda Dinsmore, for further judging, before the January 1st dead- line. Our PACC takes pride in and looks forward to joining teacher, Cynthia Housianitis, and her fifth grad- ers for an awards ceremony in the spring to recognize her students with 33 DAR JAC certificates of partici- pation" and two DAR JAC winner certificates for short story and poem. Congratulations to all 35 students for their research, participation, and creative expression.! An announcement/congratulation card was sent to Ms. Housianitis and her 5th grade students. What's next? January 17th is the last date for schools to submit entries (1 per school) for judging of Outstanding American History Teachers. Principals and Social Studies Chairpersons for grades five through twelve were reminded to submit by e-mail or request for a pick-up of teacher contest entries. One 5th grade teacher, one middle school teacher, and one high school teacher for each of four Virginia Beach DAR chapters may be judged and selected by each chapter to be recognized with an "Outstanding American His- tory Teacher" Certificate at the March 5th Awards Ceremony at the School Administration Building. Con- test entries for Outstanding American History Students are also due by January 17th (to be submitted to the Department of Teaching and Learning) . Each high school may select one 11th grader enrolled in American History or AP American History to be recognized and honored with a certificate at the March 5th Awards Ceremony. Planning for the March 5th Awards Ceremony will include a February 7th meeting at the School Administration Building for Regents and American History Committee Chairs from our four Virginia Beach DAR Chapters. Our Princess Anne County Chapter is responsible for providing refreshments with accesso- ries for the reception following the March 5th Awards Ceremony. There is a need for PACC members to help with this. Respectfully submitted, Jean Palmieri Page 8 Princess Anne County Chapter

American Indians Committee DAR has long been interested in the lives of the American Indians. During the 30 th Continental Congress in July 1921 Indians were introduced as the first Americans. Anne Minor, then President General, pledged sympathy and concern for the American Indians and their having to endure a “great injustice”. She wrote that seventeen thousand Indians served in World War 1 and that they were still without citizenship. The Indians deserve opportunities for education and citizenship she said. (The Synder Act in 1924 admitted Native Americans born in the United States to full citizenship. Forty years later all states were compliant.)

On the third night of the Conference two DAR members, Congress- man Alice C. Robertson, and missionary, Mrs. Mary Roe spoke of is- sues facing the Indians. Mr. Thomas L. Sloan told of the bravery of the Indian soldiers in the War and then introduced a young Indian girl.

She had volunteered to entertain the American Expeditionary Forces after General Pershing’s call for volunteers. Princess Tisania became the first girl to sing during the signing of the Armistice. Mr. Sloan de- scribed her as “the greatest singer in the Indian race”.

During the 1921 Continental Congress the Daughters endorsed the Princess Tsianina American Indian Institute at Wichita, Kansas and offered a Red Feather Historical Society resolution to Congress and the State Legislatures to stop the peyote drug from going to the Indians. The Daughters expressed support for educational assistance to Indian Youth and member awareness of its progress. In 1936 the American Indian Committee was formed under the DAR Americanism Committee. In 1937 it was transferred to the Conservation Committee. In 1941 the American Indian Committee became its own entity.

Virginia’s American Indian Working Group under the leadership of Morgaine Beck has been searching and planning for ways for our Virginia chapters to support the American Indian. Education is important. Donating school supplies and personal items to Chemawa Indian School and Bacone College and contributing to the DAR American Indian Scholarship funds are good investments for the future. How about sending an Indian Youth to Camp?

Looking Ahead: The Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian will build the National Native American Veterans Memorial on its grounds in Washington DC. Dedication is set for Veteran’s Day, November 20, 2020. Sources Archives –“American Spirit” July 1921 page368- A Message from President General, Anne Minor - Living Pictures of Historic American Women. Pages 369-394 (Hopi Indian and Sacajawea pg.376) American Indian Minutes NSDAR A Century of Service the Story of the DAR by Ann Hunter Arnold -pages 185 -186

Lynne Pridgen, Chair Page 9 Princess Anne County Chapter

Conservation Committee The Buzz About Pollinators

Approximately 75 percent of all flowering plants rely on animal pollinators for fertilization; these pollinators include insects, such as bees, butterflies, beetles, ants, wasps and moths, as well as hummingbirds, bats and some other small mammals. If you are conducting a fall clean-up of your yard, leave a corner of your yard in a natural state with leaf litter and brush as a shelter for wildlife. Add a hummingbird feeder to your yard. Use hummingbird nectar mix or make your own by mixing four parts water to one part sugar – never use artificial sweeteners, honey or fruit juices. Keep your feeder out of direct sunlight and be sure to clean your feeder thoroughly at least twice per week. Have a source of water in your yard for wildlife. Be sure to refill your water container daily to avoid use by mosquitoes. Reduce your use of pesticides or better yet, elimi- nate them. If you must use a pesticide, select one that is less toxic and apply it at night when the majority of pollinators are not active. Refrain from picking or attempting to transplant flowers or other native plants from the wild. Most will not survive transplanting and the loss of their seed and future generations could negatively impact the ecosystem. Buy locally produced food – including honey — and reduce your carbon footprint. Remember to reduce, reuse and recycle!

Source: Purdue University Extension, Oregon State Beekeepers Association

Kim Pugh

Insignia Committee The Girl Home-Makers of America was launched in 1910 in Cleveland, Ohio. It was the creation of Mrs. Elizabeth Neff and a 5 year program of how best to care for a home and become a good citizen of America. This became an official part of the Daughters of the American Revolution's child improvement program in 1912. Mrs. Neff became the national chairman of the organization by 1914. The focus was to help immigrant children or children of immigrant par- ents who, Mrs. Neff thought, needed training in American ways. At first the title of the group was under question, as the term "home-maker" was not in the dictionary. By 1937, the Girl Home-Makers of America Award was presented to the girl in junior high school or high school that has the highest record in achievement in home economics at the completion of the school year. The recipient was awarded a sterling silver pin. The front of the pin de- picts a woman at a spinning wheel surrounded by 13 stars for the original 13 colonies. The outer band has G.H.M. on top and D.A.R. on the bot- tom. Measures just over .5" in diameter. It is engraved on the back, “J.E.C. & Co. Sterling.”

Martha Brosch Page 10 Princess Anne County Chapter

National Defense Committee

Dates to Remember in February February 1 - The civil rights movement begins a new phase when four black college freshmen sit down at a whites only lunch counter at Woolworths in Greensboro, N.C., and refuse to leave when denied service (1960) February 4: In Ripon, WI, lawyer Alvan Bovay proposes the name “Republican Party” for a new political party organized to fight the spread of slavery (1854) February 15: In passing a law requiring gradual emancipation, New Jersey becomes the last north- ern state to abolish slavery, although there were still hundreds of slaves in Northern “free” states as late as the 1840 census (1804) February 27: Congress passes the Fifteenth Amendment, which guarantees to citizens the right to vote regardless of “race, color, or previous condition of servitude.” It does not specify that it ap- plied only to “male inhabitants,” as does the Fourteenth Amendment, but it will be administered as if it does (1869) February 29: Hattie McDaniel becomes the first African American movie star to win an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in Gone with the Wind (1940)

USS Doris Miller (CVN-81) In the United States, February is Black History Month. In honor of Black History Month, February’s National Defense news is about the newly named aircraft carrier, the USS Doris Miller (CVN-81). The announcement of the unusual name of the new carrier was released on January 20, 2020, Mar- tin Luther King Day. The USS Doris Miller is scheduled to be laid down in 2023 in Newport News, VA, launched in 2028, and commissioned in 2030. The USS Doris Miller is special because she is the first aircraft carrier named after an enlisted sail- or or an African American. Quite an exclusive honor. Doris Miller was born in Waco, TX, in 1919. According to his relatives, who were interviewed on CBS Sunday Morning, Doris received his unu- sual moniker because his mother was convinced that her baby would be a girl. She couldn’t believe that this third of what would be her four sons, was a boy, so she went ahead with her plan and named him the name she had earlier selected: Doris. Doris soon went by Dorie, and he helped around the family’s farm and played fullback on Waco’s A.J. Moore High School team before dropping out of school in 9 th grade. At 6 foot 3 inches tall and 200 pounds, he continued to work on his father’s farm until just before his 20 th birthday, when in 1936, he enlisted in the United States Navy. Miller did his training at Naval Station Nor- folk, then started his career as a Mess Attendant Third Class, which was one of the few options then available to black sailors. Mess Attendants typically set and cleared the tables in the wardroom for the officers. They also took care of officer laundry and generally assisted all of the officers with personal and administra- tive tasks on the ships. Black sailors were not allowed to hold officer ranks or work with any weapons. Despite these limitations, Miller thrived in the Navy, and he completed several assignments, mov- ing from the ammo ship Pyro, to the battleship West Virginia, where he became the ship’s heavy- weight boxing champion in 1940. He was promoted to Mess Attendant Second Class in 1941. Page 11 Princess Anne County Chapter

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Miller was on the West Virginia when he awoke at 6 a.m. on December 7, 1941. He served breakfast mess and was collect- ing laundry at 7:57 a.m. when the first of nine Japanese torpe- does hit the West Virginia. The “Battle Stations” alarm went off, and Miller made his way to his station only to discover that it was destroyed by the torpedo blast. Miller then headed to a central spot on the deck of the West Virginia, where he reported himself available for duty, and he was ordered by a Lieutenant to head to the bridge to rescue the wounded captain. Miller made it to the bridge and found Captain Mervyn Bennion with a gaping hole in his stomach. Mil- ler and another sailor managed to move the captain to a safer spot where the captain was still able to give orders. Miller was then asked to load an anti-aircraft machine gun, and because he was not familiar with the weapon, another sailor quickly instructed him on how to operate it. Although he was only expected to load the gun, Miller quickly got the hang of the munition, and he began targeting the Japanese invaders. “It wasn’t hard. I just pulled the trigger, and she worked fine,” Miller later told Navy officials. Miller fired the gun until he ran out of ammunition, then he helped move injured sailors through oil and water across the heavily damaged ship. He worked with the crew to assist in preventing the ship from capsizing by flooding compartments within the ship. The surviving crew then had time to abandon the ship before she sank to the bottom of the harbor. Miller was slow to be recognized as one of the first US heroes of World War II, but following a media campaign, he was commended in a letter signed by Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox. Other campaigns followed in hopes of awarding Miller the Medal of Honor. On May 11, 1942, President Roosevelt approved the Navy Cross for Miller, the first African-American to receive the award. Following additional training in Hawaii, Miller was assigned to the USS Liscome Bay, which unfortu- nately was sunk in the Battle of Makin in 1943. Miller was presumed dead among the over 750 crew members lost. As a result of his heroic actions during Pearl Harbor, the U.S. Navy’s newest ship will honor Mess- man Third Class Doris Miller by carrying his name. The carrier is planned to work in the Navy fleet for the next 50 years, carrying her forward to 2080, and hopefully, carrying the tradition of Ameri- can courage and spirit with her for generations of sailors.

Sources CSB Sunday Morning, Broadcast February 19, 2020. https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jan/18/navy-name-aircraft-carrier-doris-dorie-miller- pear. www.wikipedia.com -Suzanne Camden February 2020 Page 12

The Flag of the United States This time of year, a visit to Hawaii is especially appealing. Adding to the lure of a Hawaiian vaca- tion is the security that this paradise is part of the United States of America. The acquisition of Hawaii by the United States happened so long ago that most Americans do not remember Ha- waii as an independent Kingdom with a reigning monarchy.

In the early 19 th century, explorers and missionaries sailed the Pacific looking for new lands. Early American and European settlers quickly acquired great wealth by establishing sugar and pineapple plantations. They also brought smallpox with them, which decimated the native popu- lation, taking the number of Hawaiians from 300,000 in 1770 to 60,000 in 1850.

In 1893, the business community consolidated their power and overthrew the Hawaiian king- dom, and with help from the U.S. Marines, they established the Republic of Hawaii. Sanford Dole, cousin of the pineapple magnate, was named the new president.

In 1898, President William McKinley approved the annexation of the Territory of Hawaii, and our 45-star flag was flown over Iolani Palace in place of the flag of the Republic of Hawaii. In 1935, after publicity surrounding Amelia Earhart’s solo flight from Honolulu to Oakland, CA, brought Hawaii back into the forefront of American’s minds, Hawaiians again pursued state- hood. Unfortunately, American legislators were concerned about adding a state with a racial majority that would be in the U.S. minority.

Six years later, after the events of Pearl Harbor, a United States flag with 49-stars flew over the capsized USS Oklahoma. This visual of American pride cemented Hawaii emotionally as part of the American mix, and the United States accepted Hawaii’s statehood in 1959. On July 4, 1960, our new 50-star flag, which has remained unchanged, was debuted at Independence Day cele- brations across the country.

Sources Keim, Kevin and Peter Keim. A Grand Old Flag: A History of the United States Through Its Flag. New York. DK Publishing, 2007. Print.

~ Suzanne Camden February 2020 Page 13

VIS Committee Since the last newsletter, changes to our new website that were requested by the Vir- ginia DAR have been completed and the revised product sent back for re-review. We expect to hear soon that the revision has been forwarded to national for their approval. We’ve been told they are pretty tough on their reviews but our state reviewer was really thorough so here’s hoping for no more changes.

We are having a good number of visitors to our new public Facebook page. If you haven’t done so already, please share the page with all your Facebook Friends. To share the page, under the banner, click on “Share”. Click on the down arrow after “Share on Your Timeline” to see the dropdown menu. If you click “Share on a Friend’s Timeline”, you’ll get another drop down menu so you can share with everyone or just those you select. Click “Share with a Group” and you can share the page with a group you are in. Ask everyone you share our page with to share it with their Friends, too. Even if someone doesn’t live in the area, it could encourage them to share it with someone who does. Or maybe join a chapter near them.

You can share an individual post from Facebook, too. Use the “Share” button under the post and follow the directions in the above paragraph. Submitted by Donna Slack

Women’s Issues Committee NSDAR defines Women’s Issues as a focus on Health, Career, and Family, to educate and em- power ourselves to serve the Society and our communities. This month, we are focusing on Family. Each year DAR selects a national theme for Women’s Issues. The Women’s Issues National Theme for 2019 - 2020 is Family: Prevention of Domestic Violence.

One of our DAR founders, Ellen Hardin Walworth, was a domestic violence survivor. Mrs. Walworth served the Society as its first Corresponding Secretary General and was an Honor- ary Vice President General at the time of her death.

While Mrs. Walworth’s marriage in 1852 began as a happy affair, producing eight children, she soon began to recognize a pattern that we now know is the typical domestic abuse cycle of abuse and apology. Mrs. Walworth did leave her husband, and she received a “limited di- vorce,” though he continued to threaten her through letters. Ultimately, one of her sons, who could no longer tolerate the abuse, shot and killed Mr. Walworth.

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Women’s Issues Committee New York courts sentenced her son to life imprisonment. Be- cause Mrs. Walworth was determined to free him, she earned her law degree at New York University and eventually suc- ceeded in earning his release. Patricia Joy Simkovich chronicles her story in the DAR published memoir, Indomitable Spirit: The Life of Ellen Hardin Walworth. The book is available on the DAR website and on Amazon.com.

Interestingly, on February 8, 1861, suffragist and abolitionist Elizabeth Cady Stanton plead unsuccessfully at a special session of the New York State Senate to make willful desertion and cruelty grounds for divorce. Willful desertion and cruelty did not become part of New York’s divorce law until 1966, which would have been just about the time Mrs. Walworth would have needed help the most.

If you or someone you know needs help, please call the Na- tional Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or visit them online at www.thehotline.org.

Sources:

Quigley, Eleanor. Daughters of the American Revolution Newsletter. January/February 2020, p21- 22. https://www.breakthecycle.org/blog/it%E2%80%99s-national-domestic-violence-awareness-month

~ Suzanne Camden

Membership Committee We are doing great with prospective members – please refer anyone you know to me so that I can help them in getting started with their applications.

Currently we have 4 applications submitted to NSDAR for review and hopefully approval BUT we also have 20 prospects. Some are active and working on their applications. Others have attended a meeting. If you referred them please encourage them to get their research going. We can help them.

Caryn Johnson Page 15 Princess Anne County Chapter Schools Committee Since 1903, the Society has been helping children in remote mountain areas receive an education. The DAR supports two schools in the Appalachian region- Kate Duncan Smith DAR School, Alabama, and Tamassee DAR School, South Carolina. Tamassee DAR School is a private 501-(c)(3) non-profit children’s home and family service organization of- fering multi-faceted programs to serve children and families with a variety of needs. Their services include seven child care homes that serve up to 8 – 10 residential children, a Middle School Academy program, an After Care Program for reunified families and students enrolled in college or living independently, and a Day Care Program serving infants, toddlers and after school children in the community. Tamassee DAR School was founded by the South Carolina State Society DAR and accepted as a National Project by the National Society DAR in 1921. Since that time, thousands of children have received a loving home, an excellent edu- cation and the love of a professional caring staff. https://www.tdarschool.org/ Tamassee DAR School Interim CEO Jon Holland recently announced the 2020 expansion of the Tamassee Academy program. Partnering with Tri County Technical College (TCTC), Tamassee is excited to provide a program for at risk students which culminates in the successful completion of a high school diploma and an industrial certificate. The aerospace and manufacturing companies in South Carolina are experiencing a growing demand for qualified workers and Tamassee will be working closely with them to fill that need. On a historical side note, the school is located near 2 important battlegrounds from the Revolution; it is 1 ½ hour from Cowpens, SC and 2 hours from King’s Mountain, NC. I grew up near Greenville, SC and was raised on this Revolutionary history. The Battle of Cowpens was an engagement during the American Revolutionary War fought on January 17, 1781, between American Colonial forces under Brigadier General Daniel Morgan and British forces under Lieutenant Colonel Sir Banastre Tarleton, as part of the campaign in the Carolinas (North and South). The battle was a turning point in the American reconquest of South Carolina from the British. Morgan's forces conducted a double envelopment of Tarleton's forces, the only double envelopment of the war. Tarleton's force of 1000 British troops were set against 2000 troops under Morgan. Morgan's forces suffered casualties of only 20 killed and 69 wounded. Tarleton's force was almost completely eliminated with almost 30% casualties and 55% of his force captured or missing, with Tarleton himself and only about 200 British troops escaping. Battle of Kings Mountain Thomas Jefferson called it "The turn of the tide of suc- cess." The battle of Kings Mountain, fought October 7th, 1780, was an important American victory during the Revolutionary War. The battle was the first major patriot victory to occur af- ter the British invasion of Charleston, SC in May 1780. Beth Bryant February 2020 Page 16

Vetshouse Thanks to all the Daughters who supported our Christmas donation of stockings and gift cards. Chief Smith held a Christmas party for the gals and guys distributing the stockings that were a big hit. The gift cards for bowling, movies, phone cards and bus passes were greatly appreciated. I was told that many of the Vets expressed delight at having a wonderful Christmas, and how much it meant to be remembered.

Our next event will be Valentine’s Day. I hope that we can provide some candy/toiletries/small per- sonal items, and cards. Please contact me if you are interested.

To finish out our calendar year, it would be great if we could provide Easter dinner for the Vets as we did last year. They had a big Easter meal, and were delighted to have some leftovers as well. More information will be forthcoming.

Again, thanks to all of you generous Vetshouse patrons.

Melody Moen Vetshouse Representative

PACC Celebrates the Christmas Season Chapter members and HODARs gathered on December 14th at Regent, Deborah Paxson Brewer’s and HODAR Mike Brewer’s home to enjoy DAR camaraderie and Christmas cheer. Everyone brought something tasty to share as well as their own Christmas stories and memories. There was friendly competition with the Christmas Tree treasure hunt contest won by JoAnne Klein and her sister Donna Smith. Everyone raised a glass of punch to the holiday with well wishes for a happy and prosperous New Year. Page 17 Princess Anne County Chapter

Book Club We’re thrilled to launch our new DAR Book Club, which will feature nonfiction titles focused on the Colonial through the Federal periods. For the 2019–2020 year the following books have been selected: Rush: Revolution, Madness, and Benjamin Rush, the Visionary Doctor who Became a Founding Father by Stephen Fried, and Jefferson’s Daughters: Three Sisters, White and Black, in a Young America, by Catherine Kerrison.

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Citizenship Ceremony On January 13th Princess Anne County members participated in a ceremony at the United States District Court, Eastern District which welcomed 90 brand new citizens to the United States. Our chapter assists with 3 of these ceremonies each year but this one was particularly significant as we learned when Judge Robert G. Doumar made his remarks to the new citizens. Judge Doumar told us that he had asked to preside over this ceremony specifically because the date marked the 100-year anniversary of his own grandfa- ther’s citizenship ceremony here in Norfolk. Judge Doumar told of how he was rummaging through his attic a few months ago and found his grandfather’s citizenship cer- tificate which he showed us. He spoke of the pride that his grandfather had in becoming a citizen and how his pride had been carefully taught each succeeding generation. Judge Doumar told the group that American was a land of unlimited opportunity. He himself was proof that anyone could succeed in America and rise to the highest offices and occupations. He was nearly in tears as he recounted his family’s immigrant story and success and there wasn’t a dry eye in the audience as well. Our chapter member and Americanism co-chair Donna Smith and Regent, Deborah Paxson Brewer welcomed the new citizens. Dr. Edna Kolavani spoke on behalf of the chapter of her journey to citizenship from Germany to the United States and of how this country helped her realize her dreams and success story as a Community College president. The new citizens were encouraged to register to vote and the Norfolk voter Registrar was present to help them fill out their applications. To cap off the day and perhaps the best part was standing with one of the new citizens as her husband took a picture of us sharing her special moment on the steps of the court- house. The next ceremony with be February 24th and we encourage all chapter members to join us in this joyous and inspiring ceremony. Page 18 Princess Anne County Chapter

Book Club

We’re thrilled to launch our new DAR Book Club, which will feature nonfiction titles focused on the Colonial through the Federal periods. For the 2019–2020 year the following books have been selected: Rush: Revolution, Madness, and Benjamin Rush, the Visionary Doctor who Became a Founding Father by Stephen Fried, and Jefferson’s Daughters: Three Sisters, White and Black, in a Young America, by Catherine Kerrison.

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Citizenship Ceremony

On January 13th Princess Anne County members participated in a ceremony at the United States District Court, Eastern District which welcomed 90 brand new citizens to the United States. Our chapter assists with 3 of these ceremonies each year but this one was particularly significant as we learned when Judge Robert G. Doumar made his remarks to the new citizens. Judge Doumar told us that he had asked to preside over this ceremony specifically because the date marked the 100-year anniversary of his own grandfather’s citizenship ceremony here in Nor- folk. Judge Doumar told of how he was rummaging through his attic a few months ago and found his grandfather’s citizenship certificate which he showed us. He spoke of the pride that his grandfa- ther had in becoming a citizen and how his pride had been carefully taught each succeeding genera- tion. Judge Doumar told the group that American was a land of unlimited opportunity. He himself was proof that anyone could succeed in America and rise to the highest offices and occupations. He was nearly in tears as he recounted his family’s immigrant story and success and there wasn’t a dry eye in the audience as well. Our chapter member and Americanism co-chair Donna Smith and Regent, Deborah Paxson Brew- er welcomed the new citizens. Dr. Edna Kolavani spoke on behalf of the chapter of her journey to citizenship from Germany to the United States and of how this country helped her realize her dreams and success story as a Community College president. The new citizens were encouraged to register to vote and the Norfolk voter Registrar was present to help them fill out their applica- tions. To cap off the day and perhaps the best part was standing with one of the new citizens as her hus- band took a picture of us sharing her special moment on the steps of the courthouse. The next ceremony with be February 24th and we encourage all chapter members to join us in this joyous and inspiring ceremony. February 2020 Page 19

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January Chapter Meeting kicks off 2020 On January 11, the Princess Anne County Chapter met at the Princess Anne Country club for a wonderful look back in local history, lunch and induction of new members. Nearly 50 chapter members gathered to enjoy the day with their DAR chapter sisters. The chapter greeted 8 guests including the speaker Chris Pieczynski. Mr. Pieczynski gave a fascinating program about the “Skirmish at James Plantation” a 1781 Revolu- tionary War battle which took place in the southern section of Princess Anne County (now the city of Virginia Beach) where the Redmill Target store now stands. With the skillful use of maps and power point, he took us through the battle as the British troops marched from the south, through the swamp, in the dead of night in freezing winter temperatures to mount a surprise at- tack on James Plantation. He told of the brave and ferocious local militia fighters and the resulting enmity that arose between the Hessian and rebel commanders resulting in the attempted assassi- nation of Hessian leader Johan von Ewald as he lay wounded in the British hospital in Portsmouth Virginia. Pieczynski has successfully lobbied for a Highway Marker to commemorate the skirmish and it will be dedicated February 15th at Nimmo United Methodist Church near the original skir- mish site.

After the program and lunch the chapter welcomed 4 new members, Wendy Bransom, Carolyn Powell, Lynn Ewald and Beth Kelsey. Delegates Kim Pugh and Suzanne Cam- den were elected to represent the chapter at State Con- ference in March as well as 4 alternate delegates. February 2020 Page 21

Million Member Celebration Meet Rebecca Jean Daniels: She is Today’s DAR and One in a Million

Dynamic, engaging, and inquisitive, retired US Army Captain Rebecca Jean Daniels was born to serve. Originally from Vanceboro, North Car- olina, Rebecca was raised there and in Norfolk. Her deep North Caro- lina roots trace back to her patriot Raleigh Roebuck. He was an infan- tryman who wintered at Valley Forge with George Washington. Like others, when he was discharged from the Continental Army, he had to find his way home from the North to his family in North Carolina with neither money nor transportation. Her appreciation of this sense of service and sacrifice displayed by her ancestor, along with the influence of her father-a 35- year career Navy man who made numerous sacrific- es for his family, has greatly impacted Rebecca’s life path.

Though Rebecca knew of her patriot Roebuck, a chance conversation with a neighbor who mentioned that his name was in her family tree led to the discovery that she and the neighbor were actually 4th cousins re- moved and prompted a desire for Rebecca to formally prove her lineage and join DAR. She joined the Grimes-Mayo chapter in North Carolina where she lived at the time. As an Army nurse for 5 years, Rebecca had experienced honor and humility working in the burn unit at Brook Army Medical Center and watching unimaginable pain and suffering. Her own father had served in both the Korean War and World War II and had narrowly escaped the explosions on the USS Intrepid and the USS Bennington. By fate, due to a storm delay he arrived at Pearl Harbor aboard the USS Enterprise on December 8, 1941-one day after the surprise attack on the Americans. These are the things she is very proud of and that drew her to DAR’s recognition and emphasis on the value of history and the military service of veterans.

Rebecca joined our chapter a couple of years ago after she spotted a neighbor in an elevator wear- ing a DAR pin and began asking questions. She attended a meeting and knew this would be her new chapter. She loves that our chapter is so involved with military veterans. She also loves that you can participate to whatever degree you would like, and that there is always something going on that is educational and interesting even on months when there is no meeting.

Something you might not know about Rebecca is that after she retired from the Army she bought a beautiful Victorian country home in her hometown and ran a bed and breakfast - mostly for hunters in the area. She already loved to cook, but engaging with the men, they taught her to cook quail, deer, and other game. When the business slowed down, she decided she wanted to foster children and converted the house to a foster home for 8 years. During that time, she extended her love and training and opened her home and heart to help children in a time of great need in their lives.

This strong sense of love and service pervades Rebecca’s life. She volunteers at CHKD to hold the babies in need, she organizes floor meetings and socials on the floor where she lives, and once a month she makes a home cooked meal for everyone on her floor. She loves to crochet. Last year she and her mom crocheted scarves for the men at Vetshouse, and they are already working on hats to give them next year. She has an incredibly positive attitude, is eager to engage with new people, and to give back in any way she can: that’s our Rebecca. She is truly “One in a Million!” God, Home, and Country

Announcements

Corrections to Dec/Jan Newsletter

(and apologies)

Boel Zirpolo should be Noel Zirpolo

Carol Powell should be Carolyn Powell

Happy Birthday!

Rebecca Daniels Frances Potter January 6 February 16

Joyce Shottin Mary Hengerle January 8 February 21

Jennie Lou Pangle Susan Hall January 20 February 22

Martha Brosch Edwina Walsh January 21 February 22

Marie Goode-Spencer Debbie Cupp January 22 February 23

Amanda Aasheim Patricia Morgan January 24 February 23

Katie Toso Ellen Barta January 26 February 25 Did you know Princess Anne County Chapter has Candace Krop Cynthia Hansen a Facebook page? We have January 27 February 25 so many more photos and fun events to share. You Linda May Sharon Gray can join in on the fun and February 2 February 29 share new ideas too! If you are already a member of Linda May February 2 Facebook use the search bar to find “Princess Anne County Chapter members only” then click join!

PACC-NSDAR Service to America:

410 hours and counting! Help us get to 5000 hours! Send your community service hours to Deborah at [email protected].