DAR News
The regular monthly meeting of the Renovo Chapter DAR was opened by the Regent, Chris Haas assisted by Clara Barrows, Chaplain.
The President General’s message was read. The US-Canadian border was key in the War of 1812. We detail the battle of the Thames in Upper Canada.
For the 11th year in a row, our American Spirit Magazine received an award for Publication excellence. The constitutional highlight was read. The Constitutional Congress declined that the Convention be held in Philadelphia for the sale purpose of receiving the Article of Confection.
The Indian Minute was read. Western Shoshon women were taught that a woman is like Earth. This earth provides for us and women provide for their children.
Helen Newlen reported on National Defense. The article, “Five Ways to Protect Yourself in CyberSpace”, gave many ideas on how to protect yourself. Always use strong passwords and protect them, public Wi-Fi is public, keep a device to back-up your information. Keep in mind that nothing is 100% safe so always use precautions.
Women’s issues was reported by Sandra Krepps. She advised all ladies to go and get their mammograms each and every year.
Mary Arnold presented the program for the evening. She spoke on “Women in Education.” Harvard admitted women in 1636 but no one else allowed this for 200 more years.
Most women in Colonel times were taught basic skills such as household duties and skills. A women who was highly educated was thought to be unusual.
In New England boys and girls attended “Dame schools.” They were taught reading, writing, ABC’S and numbers. Women were taught sewing and knitting.
Quakers promoted the education of African American. Phillis Wheatly was an example of this as she was taught English, Greek and Latin.
Secondary schools began in 1800’s. Catharine Beecher started Hartford Female Seminary. They taught 10-12subjects and Mary Arnold. Julia Leady was a guest and enjoyed all ladies.
