DAR - Bonneville Chapter

DAR is centered on God, Home, and Country. Since joining Give BIG Lexington, DAR - Bonneville Chapter has expanded its interest and influence in the Lexington community by offering scholarships to local high school seniors and promoting Veterans Day and Constitution Week in schools and the community. Proceeds from Give BIG Lexington '26 will fund a Citizenship knowledge project sponsored by DAR. Students in grades 6-12 will be invited to participate in a 100-question questionnaire about civics, the Constitution, government, and our freedoms and responsibilities as United States citizens. All participants will be awarded a prize for their efforts.

DAR's motto is: “God, Home, and Country”

The Bonneville Chapter received a portion of funds from the National Daughters of the American Revolution organization, which we will use to support Veterans Day celebrations at the Heartland Museum of Military Vehicles. Continued donations will make this event extra memorable.

Over the summer of 2026, the Bonneville Chapter compiled and honored a 250th anniversary time capsule of the United States Declaration of Independence at the Dawson County Historical Museum. 

DAR Museum Christmas Tree 2025     2025 Constitution Week 

Bonneville Chapter supports patriotic, educational, and historic preservation events and projects. DAR also erected a patriotic barn quilt at Heartland Military Museum and participated in Veterans Day activities. Constitution Week in September is highlighted by a mayoral proclamation, displays, and ringing bells on September 17. A local high school senior is selected each year as the DAR Good Citizen. DAR is proud to have a marker at the site of the 1867 Union Pacific derailment west of Lexington, as well as at Oregon Trail sites. Decorating a tree at the Dawson County Museum and Service to America Day are annual events.

The Bonneville Chapter 5003-NE was organized on February 26, 1913. With over 100 years of tradition, a vast array of service work, a historic National Headquarters building with extraordinary collections, and countless activities taking place locally, nationally, and globally, there is much to learn about the Daughters of the American Revolution.

The three main areas of focus of the Daughters of the American Revolution are:

1. Historic preservation
2. Education
3. Patriotism

Bonneville Chapter activities include participation in:

• DAR Leadership program for high school seniors
• Good Citizenship recognition and medals for students
• Participation in the Veterans Day program and parade
• Mark graves of veterans for Memorial Day and wreaths at Christmas
• Support US troops by sending supplies/gifts
• Recognize local volunteers with the Community Service Award
• Commemorate Constitution Week with handouts, library display, and proclamation
• Support the DAR schools with gifts and donations, including "Sunshine for School" locally
• Support Veteran Patients in Omaha, Lincoln, and Kearney with gifts and donations
• Promote lineage research and the genealogical records at the Lexington Public Library and Dawson County Historical Museum
• Promote respect for the flag of the USA and flag etiquette
• Commemorative Events Committee - recognized, thanked, and honored our Vietnam Veterans and their families
• Tomb of the Unknown Soldier with the "Never Forget Garden" to honor all Veterans 
• Celebrate Native American Heritage Month in November with Proclamations, displays, and information

 They are women who…

• care about fostering good citizenship
• want to honor their ancestors
• are devoted to educating our youth
• want to preserve our past for future generations

They are women much like you, from diverse backgrounds and with a variety of interests. Their common bond is their lineal descent from the Patriots of the American Revolution – any woman, regardless of race, religion, or ethnic background, who can prove this lineage is eligible to join. 

Officers:

• Regent: Deb Hatfield
• Vice-Regent: Tracy Lichtenwalter
• Chaplain: Sandy Mittelstaedt
• Secretary: Marge Bader
• Treasurer: Barb Hinrichs  
• Registrar:  Cheryl Clark
• Historian: Janice Linden
• Librarian: Taryn Stombaugh