DAR Southwest Point Chapter

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Our chapter was organized on April 18, 1998, with nineteen organizing members. We were named for Fort Southwest Point located in Kingston, Tennessee. Tennessee began its participation in DAR work with the organization of the Dolly Madison Chapter on December 18, 1892 in Memphis,Tennessee. The Dolly Madison Chapter later changed its name to Hermitage, which name it still holds with honor. During th

e next five years, an additional fourteen chapters were organized. The growth of the Society in Tennessee reached such proportions by 1935 that it was decided to divide the state into five districts: Appalachian, Cherokee, Chickasaw, Cumberland, and Sequoyah. The Fort was a military post established by General John Sevier under command of Captain John McClelland, in the territory of the United States, south of the River Ohio to protect the settlers and from the Indians (1792-1807). Fort Southwest Point preceded creation of the state of Tennessee. Kingston is rich in history and its river heritage is evident by the graves of many riverboat captains buried in the Bethel Presbyterian Cemetery. Once a major steam boat hub on the Tennessee River, today the waterfront is used for recreational enjoyment. Kingston was founded in 1799 and is the second oldest city in Tennessee. It was the state capital for one day on September 21, 1807, and remains the county seat for Roane County. One of the seven antebellum courthouses remaining in Tennessee is located in the center of Kingston.

On Friday, March 27, 2026 we gathered at the David Webb Riverfront Park in Harriman to honor our Vietnam War Veterans wh...
03/30/2026

On Friday, March 27, 2026 we gathered at the David Webb Riverfront Park in Harriman to honor our Vietnam War Veterans who were in military service during the period of November 1, 1995 - May 15, 1975. Their numbers are getting smaller each year but it is such an honor to place the 50th Anniversary pin and say to them “Welcome home, and a grateful nation thanks you for your service.” The event is sponsored by Caris Health Care, Harriman VFW and Southwest Point Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution. After the ceremony everyone was treated to hot dogs with all the trimmings compliments of the VFW and cookies from the Southwest Point Daughters.

Flag for the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War is held by Linda Cox and Kelly Whaley with Southwest Point Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution

Last picture, Southwest Point Daughters: Janice Black, Linda Beach, Pat Pierce Goss, Barbara Wasilko, Reagent Mary Belle Duvivier, Vickie Birchfield, Sue Collins, Barbara Bailey and Kelly Whaley.

National Vietnam War Veterans Day is observed on March 29, 2026. This year, CARIS Healthcare, VFW Auxiliary 6598-Harrima...
03/26/2026

National Vietnam War Veterans Day is observed on March 29, 2026.

This year, CARIS Healthcare, VFW Auxiliary 6598-Harriman and The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Southwest Point Chapter of Kingston are observing on Friday, March 27th from 2 pm to 4 pm, honoring all U.S. military members who served during the Vietnam War from November 1, 1955, to May 15, 1975. This day was established by the Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act of 2017 and includes various commemorative events across the country.

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There will PINS Awarded and Certificates given to those Veterans. There will be a speaker and The American Legion Honor Guards in attendance.

We will be at the David Webb Riverfront Park, 301 Emory Drive, Harriman, TN 37748. The time again will be from 2 -4 pm. There will be hot dogs, condiments, chips, cookies and water for all in attendance.

Southwest Point DAR Chapter announces Good Citizens AwardsThe Southwest Point Chapter of the National Society of the Dau...
03/19/2026

Southwest Point DAR Chapter announces Good Citizens Awards

The Southwest Point Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution is pleased to announce the 2025-2026 DAR Good Citizens Award recipients from the following high schools: Roane County: Ellen Rebecca Layne, daughter of Joseph Layne. Midway: Kyleigh Marie Cawood, daughter of Amy Cawood.

Created in 1934, the DAR Good Citizens Award and Scholarship is intended to encourage and reward the qualities of good citizenship in our students. The award goes to a student who demonstrates these good citizenship qualities: Dependability (truthfulness, honesty, punctuality, etc.), Service (cooperation, helpfulness, responsibility, etc.), Leadership (personality, self-control, initiative, etc.) and Patriotism (Unselfish loyalty to American ideas). Recipients of the Southwest Point Chapter DAR Good Citizens Award receive a DAR Good Citizens Award Certificate, pin, honor cord and other items.

Students who participate in the essay scholarship contest receive a monetary award from the Southwest Point Chapter. The recipient with the overall winning essay receives $250, while the second place essay recipient receives $100. This year’s Good Citizen with the overall winning essay is Ellen Rebecca Layne of Roane County High School. She is eligible for rewards beyond the chapter level competing statewide with other recipients as they exemplify the citizenship qualities of dependability, service, leadership and patriotism.

L-R: “Ellie” Ellen Rebecca Layne, winning essay. “Kyleigh” Marie Cawood, second place essay.

Women’s History Month ProclamationKingston Mayor Tim Neal presented a Proclamation proclaiming February Women’s History ...
03/19/2026

Women’s History Month Proclamation

Kingston Mayor Tim Neal presented a Proclamation proclaiming February Women’s History Month during the February Kingston City Council Meeting.

L-R: Barbara Bailey Vice Regent of Southwest Point Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, Pat Pierce Goss Chair of the Women’s History Committee, Mayor Neal, Mary Belle Duvivier Regent of Southwest Point Chapter and Janice Black Librarian.

Saturday, February 21, 2026Southwest Point members: Deanna Heal, Joyce Faye, Barbara Bailey, Pat Pierce Goss, Janice Bl...
03/19/2026

Saturday, February 21, 2026

Southwest Point members: Deanna Heal, Joyce Faye, Barbara Bailey, Pat Pierce Goss, Janice Black, Regent Mary Belle Duvivier and HODAR Marc Duvivier also known as the Southwest Point’s Personal Chauffeur! The event was the annual George Washington’s Birthday Luncheon at Fox Den and hosted by the Knoxville Regents Council.

Family Literacy NightSouthwest Point Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution participated in the Kingston Elementar...
03/19/2026

Family Literacy Night

Southwest Point Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution participated in the Kingston Elementary Family Literacy Night on Thursday, March 12, 2026. Three Revolutionary War books were donated by Southwest Point member Vickie Jean to help teach young readers 1st through 5th grade about our nation’s birth. Pictured below are Southwest Point Chapter members, Judy Yeager, Barbara Bailey, Kingston Elementary School Principal Tim Thompson, Vickie Jean and Janice Black.

December 2025 Fort Candlelight TourSouthwest Point Daughters hosted the annual Candle Light Tour of Fort Southwest Point...
03/19/2026

December 2025 Fort Candlelight Tour

Southwest Point Daughters hosted the annual Candle Light Tour of Fort Southwest Point in Kingston, TN. State Park Manager, Hannah Paschall, gave guided tours of the Fort and the Southwest Point Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution handed out a variety of cookies made from 1770’s Colonial American recipes. Hot cocoa, coffee and punch drink was enjoyed by all.

On October 25, 2025 Southwest Point Chapter NSDAR joined with the Stephen Houston SAR Chapter in planting a Liberty Tree...
03/19/2026

On October 25, 2025 Southwest Point Chapter NSDAR joined with the Stephen Houston SAR Chapter in planting a Liberty Tree on the grounds of Historic Fort Southwest Point.

Monday, November 10, 2025 two proclamations were signed and read by the City of Kingston Mayor Tim Neal during the month...
11/20/2025

Monday, November 10, 2025 two proclamations were signed and read by the City of Kingston Mayor Tim Neal during the monthly meeting of the City Council. The first Proclamation was proclaiming November 11, 2025 National Veterans Day and the second Proclamation was in recognition of the 250th birthday of the United States Marine Corps.

Those attending were Southwest Point Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution.
From L to R: Linda Wolfenbarger, Pat Pierce-Goss, Mary Belle Duvivier, Mayor Neal, Janice Black and Beth Sams.

On Saturday, October 25, 2025 the Sons of the American Revolution, Stephen Houston Chapter, dedicated a Liberty Tree on ...
11/20/2025

On Saturday, October 25, 2025 the Sons of the American Revolution, Stephen Houston Chapter, dedicated a Liberty Tree on the grounds of Fort Southwest Point in Kingston, TN. Also participating in this event were the Southwest Point Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, Kingston chapter. The Liberty Tree, also known as the Tulip Tree, is a native Tennessee tree. One of the goals of the Tennessee State Regent, Carol Teeters, is that each chapter in the state plant one Liberty Tree a year for the next three years.

On Saturday, October 4, 2025 four Southwest Point Chapter DAR members attended the 100th Anniversary celebration of the ...
10/19/2025

On Saturday, October 4, 2025 four Southwest Point Chapter DAR members attended the 100th Anniversary celebration of the General William Lenoir Chapter NSDAR in Lenoir City, TN. Congratulations on 100 years of faithful service to your community in the areas of God, Home and Country.

Front row: Tennessee DAR officers Mary Vann, State Registrar, Nannette Feedback, State 1st Vice Regent, Charlotte Reynolds Past State Regent.
Back row: Nancy Martin, Linda Wolfenbarger, Janice Black and Pat Pierce Goss.

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