Daughters of the American Revolution
Press Release
Contact: Lynn Leisy, Regent
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April 8, 2019 3:00 p.m.
Theresa Emery, who is a member of the Amelia Island Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, pins the rosette on the lapel of her husband, Fred, during his induction as a member of the Jacksonville Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution. Days later, he would be the bugler at the commemoration of the Battle of Thomas Creek.
Both the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Sons of the American Revolution are lineage-based service organizations with members in every state and multiple foreign countries. Formed first, in 1889, SAR pursues a world-wide mission of educational outreach, patriotism, and genealogical research. DAR was formed the next year and is the largest women’s service organization in the world. Daughters contribute over one million volunteer hours a year to their communities, including 5,000 hours of community service in Nassau County.
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