About Us

We Work to Honor Our Patriot Ancestors

The Stephens Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution was founded in 1904 by Ellen Stephens Hildreth in Decatur, Alabama.  The chapter is named for John Stephens of Virginia, who served in Company 5 of Nathaniel Gist’s 11th Virginia Regiment, Continental Line, during the American Revolution.

The Stephens Chapter DAR is dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history, and securing America’s future through better education for children.

The Stephens Chapter actively volunteers in the local community, offering support to veteran patients, schools, teachers, students, and many more.  A favorite chapter service project is the Adopt-A-Class program, with the chapter adopting a third grade class at the Kate Duncan Smith DAR School* in Grant, Alabama.

DAR members also volunteer extensively in Decatur city schools, annually promote local awareness of Constitution Week, and support veterans at the Birmingham VA Medical Center.   An important role for the chapter is to place emphasis on the education of American history, respect for the American flag, and obedience to the U.S. Constitution.

Meetings & Activities

Our meetings feature guest speakers on a variety of subjects, including American history, patriotism, education, women in history, and women’s issues.

Stephens Chapter NSDAR regular meetings are on the first Thursday of each month, beginning in October and ending in May.

Each November, Stephens Chapter participates in a National Defense program with four other DAR chapters.

2022 – 2023 Schedule

Service projects

• We sponsor the American History Essay contest in Decatur City Schools.
• The chapter presents the DAR Good Citizen Award to outstanding students of Decatur High School, West Morgan High School, West Morgan High School, Decatur Heritage Christian Academy, Brewer High School, Falkville, High School, Hartselle High School, and Priceville High School.
• We sponsor Junior American Citizenship clubs in elementary schools, with awards and recognition.
• We present medals to JROTC students from Austin High School, Brewer High School, R.A. Hubbard High School, and East Lawrence High School.  The medals are awarded to the outstanding ROTC students who have shown leadership qualities. Each year, the DAR Good Citizens, JROTC winners and the American History Essay winners, are honored at a special chapter meeting.
• The chapter participates in supporting the veterans in Birmingham.  We also support the DAR committee, Project Patriot and contribute to the phone cards for servicemen at Landstuhl Medical Center in Germany.
• We participate in the Kate Duncan Smith DAR School (KDS) programs, “Campbell’s Labels for Education” and “Box Tops for Education.”  These programs provide funds for educational materials for the students and teachers.  Box tops are collected and sent in and redeemed at the rate of ten cents each. The money earned is used to purchase books and equipment for the library.
• Each year Stephens Chapter participates in the “Adopt-A-Class” program by adopting a third grade class from KDS, a most rewarding service project.

Stephens Chapter Officers – 2022-2024

Regent…………….Anne Severance Glassmyer Ness
Vice Regent……….Kim Carr
Chaplain……………Anita Pahman
Recording & Corresponding Secretary……..Jackie Joiner
Treasurer………..Beth Hornish
Registrar…………Peggy Johnson
Historian…………Teena Williams
Librarian………. Teena Williams

For more information about the Stephens Chapter, please contact Chapter Regent Anne Severance Glassmyer Ness at regent@stephensdar.org.

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