Two historical societies in south-central Missouri are planning monthly meetings.
The Josiah Howell chapter of National Society Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) will host its meeting at 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at the American Legion Hall, 1401 Bill Virdon Blvd., West Plains.
In addition to the regular business meeting, chapter member John Hass will present, “The Fur Trader Era,” as he takes on the character of a “Mountain Man” of the 19th Century and dresses in period costume to discuss how the fur trade influenced the building and sustainability of the “New World,” starting with French trappers/traders of the 1600s and especially the “Mountain Men” of the 1820-1840s. Organizers said the program will be a look into a vital, significant era in American history.
The organization is a non-profit that works to promote historical preservation, education and patriotism as a group of men who prove descent from a patriot who served in the American Revolution. Learn more by calling Garry Pirch at 417-629-4122.
The Ozark Spring chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) will host a “supplemental workshop” looking for additional American Revolution patriots at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, in the genealogy room of the West Plains Public Library, 750 Broadway. Members will learn how the national society’s “Build An App” application works in order to pull in the information of previously proven ancestors and then link the member’s personal information into the first three generational lines. Tips using various sites also will be presented. The library will have a limited number of laptops and internet connections, so reservations are required.
The regular monthly meeting is 1 p.m. at the American Legion Hall in West Plains.
Chapter Regent Rebekah McKinney will lead a project to make and sign cards for the nation society’s Project Patriot Committee, as well as for the DAR Service to Veterans. Project Patriot recognizes and services active-duty military and their families in the U.S. and around the world. Veterans will be recognized on Nov. 11 for their past service. Members and prospective members are invited to attend and participate.
Ozark Spring Chapter is a non-profit genealogical society whose members have proven direct descent from patriots who served or provided goods in the American Revolution.
To learn more call McKinney at 573-778-5116 or Chapter Registrar Jan Tappana at 573-881-0408.
