Submitted by Maggie Casto

Mirabeau B. Lamar Day

January 26, 2023 - On Thursday, January 26, the William Carroll Crawford Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas will celebrate Mirabeau B. Lamar Day, one of the Honor Days set aside to honor people and events of the Republic of Texas.

Daughters of the Republic of Texas Christmas Meeting

December 6, 2022 - The William Carroll Crawford Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas will hold their December meeting (a short one) and their annual Christmas covered dish luncheon this Saturday, December 10, at NOON at the Sam Samford Lodge in Center. The Chapter will furnish the turkey and drinks. The Gateway to Texas Chapter of the Sons of the Republic of Texas will join us and will furnish the ham. So bring your favorite salad, veggie or dessert and come prepared to visit with friends, sing a carol or two and enjoy yourself.

Daughters of the Republic of Texas to Meet This Saturday

September 6, 2022 - The William Carroll Crawford Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas will hold their first meeting of the 2022-2023 year this Saturday, September 10, at the Sam Samford Lodge in Center at 10am.

A new member installation ceremony will be conducted by the District 4 Representative, Merle Howard. Come hear about the 2022 State DRT Convention in Austin, the District 4 Workshop in Longview and the activities of your William Carroll Chapter, as well as future plans for the year. Hostesses for the brunch will be Chapter Officers.

April DRT Meeting

April 4, 2022 - The William Carroll Crawford Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas will meet Saturday, April 9, at 10am at the Sam Samford Lodge in Center. We will discuss the upcoming annual DRT Convention in Austin in May and choose our 2022 scholarship recipients. We won't have hostesses this month but feel free to bring a sack lunch. There will be cookies and brownies to snack on. If you have any questions, call Maggie at 248-3361. Hope to see you Saturday. Our year is winding down.

DRT, SRT December Meeting This Saturday

December 7, 2021 - The William Carroll Crawford Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas and the Gateway to Texas Chapter of the Sons of the Republic of Texas will have their annual joint Christmas luncheon Saturday, December 11, at 12:00 noon at the Sam Samford Lodge in Center.

Special guest will be Sharon Bradberry, the DRT District Representative. The DRT and SRT chapters will furnish turkey and ham, tea and paper goods. The rest of the meal will be covered dish, so bring your favorite side dish or dessert.

DRT Celebrates Stephen F. Austin's Birthday, Nov 3rd

November 3, 2021 - Stephen F. Austin was born on November 3, 1793, and is remembered as the ‘Father of Texas’ because he brought the first legal and successful group of colonists to Texas. The group consisted of 300 families from the United States. His father, Moses Austin, was the original recipient of the grant after he made a trip to Spanish Texas to request it. He was attacked on his way back to Missouri and became ill and died in 1821, shortly after his return to his home.

Daughters of the Republic of Texas to Meet This Saturday

September 10, 2021 - The William Carroll Crawford Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas will hold their September meeting this Saturday, September 11, at the Sam Samford Lodge in Center at 10am. Come hear about the 2021 State DRT Convention in San Antonio, the District 4 Workshop in Jasper and the activities of your William Carroll Chapter, as well as plans for the rest of the year and beyond. Hostesses for the brunch will be Chapter Officers.

DRT Cancels January Meeting

January 6, 2021 - The William Carroll Crawford Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas January meeting has been cancelled. After discussion, it was decided it is best to forego the January meeting. The numbers are climbing in the US, in Texas, in Shelby County and in the schools. Hopefully by February, after people start getting the vaccine, the meetings can resume. Stay safe.

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