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Members of the Williamsburg Chapter, NSDAR, are passionate about educating the youth of America and contributing to schools and student programs in a variety of ways, including:

  • Providing grants and awards to outstanding teachers and students.

  • Promoting education and citizenship through youth programs such as Children of the American Revolution (C.A.R.), DAR Good Citizens, and Junior American Citizens (JAC).

  • Supporting Kate Duncan Smith DAR School through chapter and member donations.​

  • Providing funds to Bacone College, an American Indian school in Muskogee, Oklahoma.

  • Sponsoring American History essay contests for youth in grades five through eight and high school.

On January 14, 2025, chapter members prepared lesson materials for teachers of over 900 students in Williamsburg/James City County first-grade classes. 

3rd Place 5th grade stamp design

The Williamsburg Chapter, NSDAR, encourages public, private, and home school students to participate in the annual Junior American Citizens Art and Creative Expression Contest.   In 2024, 123 students submitted entries with 6 receiving national awards: two 1st place, three 3rd place, and one Honorable Mention Award.

1st Place 7th grade stamp design

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During 2024 National Teacher Appreciation Week (May 6-10), gifts were presented to forty-three DAR WJCC First-Grade Citizenship Partners.​

 

Our annual $500 Teacher Mini-Grant was awarded in December 2024 to a  Williamsburg James City County Schools teacher for a pollinator project.

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