Serving Our Community Since 1924

Fort Chiswell Chapter demonstrates our commitment to “God, Home and Country” through meaningful service to the Wythe County and Bristol community. Our members dedicate hundreds of volunteer hours each year to projects that make a real difference.

See How We Serve

Education

American History Essay Contest

Each year, we recognize outstanding middle school students from Bristol-area schools for their essays on American history. Our district winners have gone on to place at state and national levels. A chapter-sponsored student won first place nationally in the Junior American Citizens essay contest — an achievement recognized alongside the chapter's Blue Ribbon, Outstanding Membership Growth, and 100% Participation in the President General's Project awards from NSDAR.

DAR Good Citizens Award

We honor high school seniors who demonstrate dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism, as selected by their teachers and peers.

Patriotism

First Responder Appreciation

Every September 11, our members make and deliver baskets of appreciation to area fire stations, honoring the service of local first responders.

Veterans Support

Annual wreaths for veterans’ graves, care packages for deployed service members, support for local VA facilities, and participation in Veterans Day and Memorial Day ceremonies.

Appalachian Literacy Initiative

We partner with the Appalachian Literacy Initiative in Bristol to support literacy through volunteer hours and book sorting. In Appalachia, there are small rural schools without libraries and children who grow up without owning a book.

Historic Preservation

Protecting the sites and stories that shaped our region.

  • Our chapter supports the preservation of this landmark Bristol church, founded in 1841 by Dr. James King. DAR grant funds have contributed to its restoration, and the chapter holds its annual May meeting at the church.

  • We conduct ceremonies to mark the graves of Revolutionary War patriots in our region.

  • Chapter-sponsored marker in Bristol honoring the hero of Kings Mountain and first governor of Kentucky (dedicated 2009).

  • Supporting the Bristol Historical Association's restoration of this Federal-era home (circa 1790).

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