Welcome to the website of the Uncompahgre Valley Chapter, NSDAR. Please enjoy your visit to these pages as you explore who we are, what we do, join us, including researching your family history, and resources to promote historical preservation, champion education, and celebrate patriotism. This is also a great website to learn about the resources available within our community.
Additional information can also be found on the website of the Colorado State Society, NSDAR and the website of the National Society.
Uncompahgre Valley Chapter, NSDAR meetings are held the second Saturday of the month, from September through May at 1:00 p.m.
Chapter Calendar
2021–2022
| Date, Time, & Place | Program |
| September 11, 2021 1:00 p.m. |
The Style of the Preamble Ann Holmes |
| September 17-23 | Constitution Week |
| October 9, 2021 1:00 p.m. |
Tour: 1880s home of Charter Member Mary Wood |
| ~October 11, 2021 | National DAR Day of Service Highway cleanup |
| October 29, 2021 11:30 a.m. |
Service Project Spouse luncheon |
| November 13, 2021 1:00 p.m. |
Service to Veterans Award |
| December 11, 2021 1:00 p.m. |
Christmas Party Service project: Cookies for Vets |
| December 18, 2021 11:00 a.m. |
Wreaths Across America Place wreaths at cemeteries |
| January 8, 2022 1:00 p.m. |
Members and New Horizons Courses Wynne Shaw |
| February 12, 2022 1:00 p.m. |
Grand Junction Indian Boarding School Archeology |
| March 12, 2022 1:00 p.m. |
American Women in History Tea Cherie Collins |
| April 9, 2022 1:00 p.m. |
DAR Good Citizens Tea Ann Holmes |
| May 8, 2022 1:00 p.m. |
Annual Meeting |
DAR Facts |
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| Founded: | October 11, 1890 |
| Incorporated: | 1896 by an Act of Congress |
| Objectives: | Historic Preservation, Education, Patriotism |
| Motto: | God, Home, and Country |
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| Eligibility: | Any woman 18 years or older, regardless of race, religion, or ethnic background, who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution. |