August 31, 2018 - The William Carroll Crawford Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas will kick off their 2018 - 2019 year with a brunch on Saturday, September 8, at 10:00AM at the Sam Samford Lodge in Center. Chapter officers will be the hostesses. During the brunch we will have a look back at last year's accomplishments and a look forward to next year's plans and goals.
The local William Carroll Crawford Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas chapter donates $2,000 to the Republic of Texas History Center Project
July 16, 2018 - The 127th annual convention of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas was held at the Dallas Addison Quorum Hotel in Addison earlier this summer.
May 8, 2018 - The William Carroll Crawford Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas will hold their final meeting of the 2017-2018 DRT year on Saturday, May 12, at 10:00 AM at the Sam Samford Lodge in Center. District IV, of which our chapter is a part, is the host district for the upcoming 2018 DRT Convention in Addison, so plans for the convention and duties of our chapter will be discussed. We will also discuss the possible bylaws changes to be voted on at convention.
May 3, 2018 - Just a reminder that the annual Truitt Cemetery Homecoming is this Saturday, May 5, at the pavilion at the Truitt Cemetery.
This is the time to gather with family and friends, perhaps meet some new cousins, decorate your loved ones graves and honor your ancestors and perhaps learn more about your family history. The program and business meeting will begin at 11am and the covered dish luncheon will be at noon.
The Cemetery Board will meet at 5pm Friday evening in the Truitt Cemetery Pavilion. Come help keep the tradition alive.
March 5, 2018 - The William Carroll Crawford Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas will meet Saturday, March 10, at 10am at the Sam Samford Lodge in Center. We will continue our celebration of Texas History Month. Hope to see you.
February 6, 2018 - The William Carroll Crawford Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas will meet Saturday, February 10, at 10am at the Sam Samford Lodge in Center.
For the program Gina Ferren will continue the story of the journey of one of her ancestor families to Texas.
Hostesses for the meeting are Fay Eddins, Sue Gardner and Evon Daw. We will also update plans for the 2018 DRT Convention in Addison, TX. For more information call Maggie at 248-3361.
December 4, 2017 - The William Carroll Crawford Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas will hold their annual Christmas luncheon and meeting on Saturday, December 9, at 12:00 at the Sam Samford Lodge in Center. The Gateway to Texas Chapter of the Sons of the Republic of Texas will once again join in the festivities. The DRT and the SRT will furnish a turkey and a ham and DRT officers will bring drinks and ice, bread and paper goods. DRT chapter members, bring your favorite salad, veggie or dessert. Spouses and guests are encouraged to share the day.
November 29, 2017 - If you coming to the Christmas parade in Center Saturday, December 2, stop by the DRT building on the Courthouse Square and say "howdy."
Members of the William Carroll Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas will be there to meet our friends, neighbors and relations and welcome in the Christmas season.