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February 2020 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 Announcements 22 February 2020 Page 2 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.
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