(L–r) Marilyn Altman, S.C. state regent of the NSDAR, with past USC Chapter regents: Julia Langford, Cissy Fierson, Catherine McBroom, Edie Purvis, and Isabel Quattlebaum. Not pictured is Mary Cruce. The University of South Carolina Chapter NSDAR held it 53rd anniversary luncheon February 20 at Spring Valley Country Club. Marilyn Altman, S.C. state regent was the keynote speaker.

Daughters of the American Revolution was founded in 1890 to promote historic preservation, education, and patriotism. The society has an extensive genealogical library and museum at its headquarters in Washington, D.C. Some activities of the society include restoration and preseration of many gravesites and historic buildings. Members volunteer thousands of hours at VA Medical Centers and give aid and support to active military.

Yearly, awards are given to students for good citizenship and American history, to ROTC cadets, to American History teachers, to graduates of the five service academies, and to recognize other civic and history achievements.

The DAR founded and supports two schools in the Appalachian area. College scholarships are given for study in areas such as political science, history, government and nursing. Financial and scholarship aid is given to American Indians.

USC Chapter was organized in 1957 by Dr. Irene Dillard, Elliott, first dean of women at USC. The chapter today has 135 members. Seven of them are charter members. Visit www.dar.org for more information.