Antietam Chapter, NSDAR

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Antietam Chapter, NSDAR

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The ladies of the Antietam Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), warmly invite prospective members and guests to learn more about our chapter.  If you are interested in joining our chapter or attending a meeting, please complete the contact form to get in touch with us and learn more about the application process as well as upcoming meeting dates, times, and locations.

Our chapter is proud of its active involvement in historic preservation, education, patriotism, and community service at both the local and state levels. We are especially honored that chapter member Ruann Newcomer George served as Maryland State Regent from 2009–2012. Currently, our chapter is led by Regent Barbara Arcidiacono Bacon, whose leadership helps guide our members in carrying out the mission and traditions of the DAR while continuing to make a positive difference in our community.

We encourage you to learn more about the DAR, meet our members, and discover the many meaningful projects and activities in which our chapter participates.  We look forward to meeting you!

Our History

Organized on October 9, 1970, the Antietam Chapter became the second DAR chapter established in Washington County and the fiftieth chapter in the State of Maryland.

The chapter selected the name "Antietam" to honor the rich colonial and Revolutionary-era heritage of our region.  Early settlements in what is now Washington County developed along its waterways, particularly the Antietam and Conococheague streams, which provided transportation, power, and resources essential to colonial life.

Approximately three miles south of Sharpsburg, Joseph Chapline established the Antietam Iron Works.  Utilizing local iron ore deposits, the works supplied materials that supported the Revolutionary Army during the American Revolution.  The Antietam Creek corridor also became home to numerous mills, making it an important center of early industry in the region.  The creek is also notable for its historic stone arch bridges, many of which were constructed during the early nineteenth century and remain reminders of our area's rich heritage.

We are proud to honor the patriots who helped establish our nation and to serve our community through the principles of the DAR: God, Home, and Country.