The Martha Washington Chapter, NSDAR, is a part of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR or DAR) which is a non-profit, non-political, volunteer women's service organization. It is our pleasure to welcome you to our website.

History

The Martha Washington Chapter, NSDAR, was organized with 15 members on February 22, 1896. Mrs. Anna Mosely Bissel visited Virginia in 1895 and when she returned to Sioux City, she became the first chapter regent. The chapter charter was framed and hangs in the city library. The second regent was Miss Susanna Ware and she was the first member to represent the chapter at Continental Congress. She gave the chapter a gavel carved from a chestnut tree that was on George Washington's estate, Mount Vernon.

Special Programs

Special programs have included a Revolutionary War reenactor, a Loess Hills expert, a Korean War/ WWII show and tell, an apron exhibit, a DAR supplemental specialist, and more. In addition to these enlightening programs, they gather for social events, like an annual Christmas brunch.

The Emily Reed Nettleton Memorial Martha Washington Chapter (Sioux City) celebrated their Real Daughter, Emily Smith Nettleton, by decorating her gravesite. The real daughter of our chapter’s last resting place is found in Logan Park Cemetery.

Old Missouri River Trail Monument On a beautiful, balmy day, June 9, 2019, Martha Washington Chapter rededicated a 90-year-old monument to the Old Missouri River Trail. The monument had been originally celebrated on Memorial Day of 1929 by a crowd of 300 early Sioux City residents. The Rededication Ceremony of the monument, lost for decades, was the culmination of years of research, hours of planning and meetings, and a good dose of serendipity.

Siouxland Freedom Park After months of planning, Martha Washington Chapter held a Dedication Ceremony for their America250 Patriot Memorial Bench in the Never Forget Garden in Siouxland Freedom Park, South Sioux City. Siouxland Freedom Park includes a Vietnam Memorial Wall and is dedicated to honoring veterans.

Historic Building Tours The Martha Washington Chapter, in the effort to provide quality programming, has toured landmarks in the Sioux City area. Those landmarks include the courthouse, the Heidman Law firm, and the newly renovated historic Susan LaFlesche hospital at Walthill, NE

Community Contributions

Our chapter provides scholarships, gathers donations, and takes part in citizenship ceremonies. Additionally, members record their volunteer hours for community service.Over the years, Martha Washington Chapter, NSDAR, has supported local history preservation, education, and patriotic endeavors.