National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
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  About Shadwell Chapter

Shadwell Chapter was organized February 5, 1925, in Charlottesville,VA.  The original Chapter name was General Wilson Cary Nicholas Chapter, named for a soldier of the American Revolution and close friend of Thomas Jefferson.  Later General Nicholas became a Magistrate of the County, member of the Legislature, Governor of Virginia, and United States Senator.  In 1927 permission was granted by the National Society to change the Chapter name to "Shadwell," the birthplace of Thomas Jefferson.
 

Shadwell

Peter Jefferson owned a thousand-acre tract in what is now Albemarle County, Virginia. He acquired an additional 100 acres of adjoining land from William Randolph for "a consideration of Henry Weatherbourne's biggest bowl of arrack punch." A house was built on the site in 1737, which was named "Shadwell" after the parish in London where Peter Jefferson's wife was born. Thomas Jefferson, son of Peter Jefferson and Jane Randolph Jefferson, was born at "Shadwell" on April 13, 1743.  He lived there between 1743-1745 and 1752-1770 and moved to Monticello after the house was destroyed by fire in 1770.
 

Objectives/Activities

Shadwell Chapter promotes the objectives of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution:  History, Education, and Patriotism.  Since 1925 the Chapter has been recognized for community service and participation in the programs of the National Society. Activities include participation in the July 4th Naturalization Ceremony at Monticello, and the Flag Day Celebration and Visitation at Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans' Administration Medical Center.  History Medals are awarded to outstanding students at twelve local elementary schools, a DAR Good Citizen Medal is awarded to two outstanding high school seniors, and an ROTC Medal is awarded to an outstanding Army cadet at the University of  Virginia. An American History Essay Contest is sponsored and is open to students in public, private, parochial schools, and home study programs

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Contact Information

For information about the Shadwell Chapter e-mail us at m2hirsch@aol.com. Membership in the DAR is by invitation from a local chapter. Prospective members must be able to prove descent from an ancestor who aided in achieving American independence.

If you know of children who would interested in joining the C.A.R. (Children of the American Revolution), please e-mail us at m2hirsch@aol.com for further information.
 
Visit the NSDAR Home Page for further information about membership requirements.
 

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Shadwell Chapter Officers

 

 

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   2008-2009 Calendar of Events  
 

 

Please e-mail us at m2hirsch@aol.com for information about attending one of the Shadwell DAR meetings.
 

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Our Scrapbook

75th Anniversary Tea, Saturday, April 29, 2000

 

 

Afternoon Tea Wednesday June 1, 2005, at Clifton Inn, Keswick, VA

 

Naturalization Ceremony, Monticello, July 4, 2007

Naturalization Ceremony speaker Sam Waterson on the West Front steps at Monticello.

Shadwell members preparing to serve our new citizens prior to their being naturalized.

 

 

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Related Links

State of Virginia DAR Information

Virginia Information Providers Network (VIPNet) Homepage

City of Charlottesville, Virginia

Montpelier, The Home of James Madison

Information for Visitors, University of Virginia

Monticello: The Home of Thomas Jefferson

 

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Maintained by Carolyn P. Grow
Last Updated :  July 21, 2008