DAR is a lineage-based, non-political women's society whose motto is God, Home, and Country.
Chapter History ...
Cherokee Outlet Chapter, NSDAR, was organized on November 12, 1913, chiefly through the efforts of Mrs. Grand Grumbine, wife of the fourth President of Northwestern State Normal School (now NWOSU). Two members of the chapter have served as State Regents, Mrs. Grant Grumbine (1919-1921) and Mrs. Wilson W. Starr (1952-1954).
In 1922 the chapter purchased and donated to Woods County, a red granite marker inscribed with the names of the county's war dead. This monument is located east of the present courthouse.
In 1950 another historical marker was erected by the DAR. This monument marks the 1893 location of the Federal Land Office and is located north of the post office at the corner of Government and Flynn Streets. Those who made the Cherokee Outlet Land Run had to register at this post office to obtain their homestead permit.
The most recent chapter projects have been the establishment of an antique glass and china collection in the DAR Room of the Cherokee Strip Museum, a redbud tree planted on the lawn of the U.S. Post Office, and a walnut tree planted on the campus of Northwestern Oklahoma State University.
Over the years the chapter has worked to preserve local history and to encourage patriotism and civic responsibility. The chapter has also worked for and contributed to state and national DAR projects.
In 1922 the chapter purchased and donated to Woods County, a red granite marker inscribed with the names of the county's war dead. This monument is located east of the present courthouse.
In 1950 another historical marker was erected by the DAR. This monument marks the 1893 location of the Federal Land Office and is located north of the post office at the corner of Government and Flynn Streets. Those who made the Cherokee Outlet Land Run had to register at this post office to obtain their homestead permit.
The most recent chapter projects have been the establishment of an antique glass and china collection in the DAR Room of the Cherokee Strip Museum, a redbud tree planted on the lawn of the U.S. Post Office, and a walnut tree planted on the campus of Northwestern Oklahoma State University.
Over the years the chapter has worked to preserve local history and to encourage patriotism and civic responsibility. The chapter has also worked for and contributed to state and national DAR projects.
Chapter members with the original charter for the Cherokee Outlet Chapter, NSDAR, dated November 12, 1913. The original charter was printed on parchment paper, but due to time and improper framing, it suffered irreversible damage. In order to preserve the charter in its present condition, it has been re-framed using protective glass and other museum quality materials. It is showcased in the chapter's room at the Cherokee Strip Museum in Alva. Photo by Alex Cole.
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