Display at the Fannie Brown Booth Memorial Library in Center
July 24, 2026 - The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Nacogdoches Chapter's Service to America Committee created a “traveling display" of children’s books about the female patriots of the American Revolution in three (3) public libraries to broaden young readers’ understanding of America’s founding by highlighting the often-overlooked contributions of courageous women.
While many children are familiar with well-known male figures of the Revolution, the books introduced inspiring stories of women such as Molly Pitcher, Sybil Ludington, Deborah Sampson and others who demonstrated leadership, sacrifice, resilience and patriotism.
Display at the Timpson Public Library in Timpson
The impact of the displays extends beyond increasing historical knowledge. By making the books available for browsing or reading at public libraries, children from all backgrounds had the opportunity to discover role models who exemplify courage and civic responsibility while being encouraged to think critically about history.
The ten (10) books were easily accessible and displayed in high traffic areas with the goal of inspiring readers – especially girls – to recognize that individuals of all backgrounds have shaped American history. The project strengthens historical literacy, promotes literacy and provides a platform to help highlight the amazing contributions of America’s female patriots.
At the end of the “traveling display,” the books were donated to a public library as a permanent resource. The project was shared with the online DAR Service to America group and a book list was provided as requested by chapters.
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Display at the San Augustine Public Library in San Augustine
