Local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution celebrates milestone anniversary this year
DAR members come from a variety of backgrounds and interests, but all share a common bond of having an ancestor who helped contribute to securing the independence of the United States of America.
The following article comes from the June 2026 edition of The Floyd Intelligencer, the newsletter of the Floyd Historical Society. It was submitted by Lynn Reed, Regent of the Floyd Court House Chapter of NSDAR.
The Floyd Court House Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) celebrates its 95th Anniversary in 2026. The chapter was organized on Dec. 23, 1931, and named in honor of the County and Governor John B. Floyd. Anne Simmons Proffit was the Organizing Regent and gave her full support to the Chapter activities until her death in 1974.
DAR members come from a variety of backgrounds and interests, but all share a common bond of having an ancestor who helped contribute to securing the independence of the United States of America. 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 is eligible to join.
The chapter currently has 37 members and four associate members representing 69 approved patriots that served in the militia, provided patriotic service, civil service, or purchased supplies.
The DAR’s President General Ginnie Sebastian Storage has chosen as her theme, “Illuminate Our Legacy.” During the chapter’s 95th Anniversary in 2026 and Virginia’s Semiquincentennial celebration through 2033, the theme will place emphasis on our patriots and the families that supported them.
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The chapter has supported DAR’s national mission of Historic Preservation, Education and Patriotism throughout its 95 years. Listed are a few selected chapter projects members have undertaken:
- Planted dogwood and evergreen tree on Courthouse lawn
- Awarded Good Citizen Awards since 1944
- Participated in annual Veterans Day Parade
- Supported DAR Schools
- Contributed to Valley Forge Bell Tower
- Observed Constitution Week since 1958 and started a community Bells Across America Service in 2025
- Presented Flag to New Consolidated Floyd County High School, an Elementary School, Skyline Nursing Home, and VFW
- Donated and placed Flag Pole at Freedom Memorial Monument on 221 South in Floyd
- Awarded $200 Scholarship to High School Valedictorian in 1994
- Presented Books to Memorial Book Shelf at High School
- Distributed Flag Manuals to local schools
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- Installed Four Community Signs During 65 Year Anniversary of Chapter
- Supported Smithfield Plantation
- Donated to Restoration / Preservation of Oxford Academy and Phlegar House
- Presented Vietnam Certificates of Appreciation to More Than 50 Veterans in 2015
- Present Community Service Awards
- Presented Historical Preservation Awards
- Researched Revolutionary War Soldiers buried in Floyd County
- Placed Marker at Grave of Nathaniel Henry in 2013
- Applied for and received Virginia State DAR Grant for Memorial Monument at Pine Creek Cemetery in 2013
- Purchased and placed three NSDAR Commemorative Markers inside the Courthouse in the Town of Floyd honoring men and women from the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia who served during the American Revolution, 1775-1783.
- The first was placed in 1940 listing 18 Patriots.
- The second was placed in 1981 listing 17 Patriots.
- The third was placed on April 26, 2025, listing 19 Patriots. In conjunction with the third marker, a video was produced for use in local schools to introduce the students to the history of the participants’ names on the marker and their contributions during the revolution.
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In addition to its specific projects, the Floyd DAR supports many local charitable organizations, including Angels in the Attic, Plenty! Farm and Food Store, New River Valley Pregnancy Resource Center, Salem VA Medical Center, Vittles for Vets, Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery Volunteers Wreath Program, Patriot Project Card Challenge, Stamps for the Wounded, and local first responders.
For more information about the Floyd DAR Chapter, its mission, members, and projects, email floydcourthousechapterdar@gmail.com.
Save the Date
The Floyd County Historical Society and the Daughters of the American Revolution are having a Wreath Laying at the DAR Memorial Veterans Stone at the Pine Creek Cemetery (Spangler Mill Rd) on July 4 at 10 a.m. The public is invited to join.
