Jack Jouett Chapter, NSDAR Accomplishments

An ongoing project of the Jack Jouett Chapter of the NSDAR is perpetuating the memory of Captain Jack Jouett and his efforts in securing American independence. As part of a permanent observance of Captain Jouett's accomplishments, the Chapter placed a brass star on the steps of Monticello. In 1926, the chapter placed a 7 feet tall and 4 feet wide boulder with a mounted bronze tablet near the spot from which Captain Jouett began his famous ride. In 1967, a tractor trailer demolished the boulder. Due to changes in the roads, part of the original boulder was relocated and a new brass plate mounted on remaining boulder piece in 1968.

• Annual participation in wreath laying ceremonies
  • Memorial Day at the Albemarle County Office Building
  • July 4th at Monticello, home of Thomas Jefferson
  • Veteran's Day at the Albemarle County Office Building
  • March 16th at Montpelier, home of James and Dolley Madison
  
  
• Volunteer for local chapter of Literacy Volunteers of America
• Sponsor the Peter Jefferson Chapter, CAR.
• Sponsor an American History essay contest for grades six through eight and award participants certificates.
• Sponsor and award Good Citizenship medals in fifth, eighth, and twelfth grades.
• Award medals for excellence in American History in sixth, seventh and twelfth grades.
• Award the Hamilton Scholarship for a student of history or music.
• Recognize local citizens for their volunteer contributions to the community
• Co-sponsor with other local DAR chapters an annual National Defense luncheon.
• Donate U.S. and State flags (outdoor flags, classroom flags, parade flags) to various schools.
• Donate a book in memory of deceased members to the Charlottesville- Albemarle Historical Society
• Donate clothes and money to the DAR schools.

• Recognized by Virginia DAR for support to Peter Jefferson Chapter, CAR
• Recognized by Virginia DAR for outstanding service to DAR schools
• Sponsored the 2004 National Winner of Christopher Columbus Essay Contest
• Sponsored the 2005 Second Place State Winner of the American History Scholarship
• Donated mulberry trees for "Mulberry Row" at Monticello in honor of Captain Jack Jouett
• Donated money to sponsor a chair at the NSDAR Continental Hall to honor Mrs. Frederick Tracy Morse, a fifty year member of the Chapter.
• A Chapter committee marked the graves of Revolutionary War soldiers and patriots.
• A Chapter committee gathered cemetery records and distributed lists of them to local libraries.
• The Chapter was instrumental in the name selection of a local middle school to honor Jack Jouett.

For further information contact jjc-dar@avenue.org

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