Hot Springs of Arkansas Chapter DAR turns 100

The Hot Springs of Arkansas Chapter Daughters of the American Revolutions held its 100th birthday celebration at the Forest Lakes Club House. The chapter was chartered on May 5, 1912, with Julia McAlmont Noel, then state regent of the Arkansas Society Daughters of the American Revolution, brought the chapter into being. Hot Springs resident Mrs. H. A. Whittington was organizing regent at that time. She organized and named the chapter as the Hot Springs of Arkansas Chapter DAR.

During its lifetime, the chapter erected several historical markers around downtown Hot Springs and the Hot Springs Country Club. One is the small obelisk shaped monument at the corner of Whittington Avenue and Central in front of the old Majestic Hotel. The chapter erected it in honor of Whittington.

Today, there are three DAR chapters in Garland County. Hot Springs of Arkansas is the original chapter. Ladies meet the second Saturday or Monday of every month, September through May. Chapter genealogists are available to assist women in finding their American patriots.

Meetings and programs are dedicated to the organization’s objectives, which are historic preservation, promotion of education and patriotic endeavors. The national motto is “God, Home and Country.” The Hot Springs of Arkansas Chapter provides essay contests, scholarships, historically significant programs and citizenship programs for the local schools. Programs and activities for the community may include women’s issues, literacy, Americanism, Native Americans, conservation, preservation, historical topics, national defense, support of troops and veterans, American flag dedications and proper use of the flag.

For information, call Chapter Regent Martha Koon, 2624278, or Chapter Registrar Nancy Haynes, 262- 1995.