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The DAR Insignia is the property of, and is copywrited by, the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

The objects of the DAR Society are historic preservation, promotion of education and patriotic endeavor. DAR was founded as a National Society in 1890 and has provided strong leadership in the fields of Conservation, Citizenship, Education and Educational Scholarships, Genealogy and Family History, Historical Preservation and Restoration, Native American Studies and Service to Veterans.

Any woman is eligible for membership who is at least 18 years of age and able to prove lineal descent from someone who aided the cause of American independence by some means, such as by serving in the Revolutionary War. You may contact our Chapter Registrar for further information on how to join Sauk Trail Chapter. Please be sure to let her know if you have a relative that is a member of DAR or SAR (Sons of the American Revolution).

DATE	PROGRAMS
September 9, 2017	“What Family Search Can Do For You,” presented by Caryn Lowther
October 7, 2017	“Dunes Restoration,” prsented by Natalie Littva-Mitchell
November 4, 2017	“Traditional Thanksgiving Then and Now,” presented byDavid Ranlette
December 2, 2017	“Preserving Our Stories,” presented by Mary Helfrich — District IV Director
January 6, 2018	“Chapter Master Report Inform & Compile,” presented by chapter members
February 3, 2018	“Abe Lincoln and His Artifacts,” presented by David Becker — retired teacher, actor, and Lincoln scholar
March 3, 2018	“Daughters of Union Veterans of The Civil War, 1861-1865,” presented by Ann Moser
April 7, 2018	“Building a Bird Garden,” presented by Brigit Anne Holt — CIG University of IL Extension Program Coordinator, Master Naturalist
May 5, 2018	“The History of Homewood,” presented by James Wright — author Homewood Historical Society

Two historic highways intersect in Chicago Heights, Cook County, Illinois; namely, the famous Sauk Indian Trail and the old Hubbard Trail.

The famous Sauk Trail, which passed Chicago Heights, connected the villages of the Indians on the Mississippi with the trading posts of Detroit, Michigan and Fort Malden, Ontario, Canada. While the trail was originally used by the Indians, it was trod in time by explorers, trappers, missionaries, and tradesmen.

This trail was used not only for such relatively peaceful purpose. It also played its part during the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Black Hawk War of 1832.

The first white settlements in this area were established just south of Chicago Heights along the Sauk Trail. In those days, it was a beautiful curving trail between wooded lands. The Hawthorne, wild crab, and wild plum trees which bloomed abundantly in spring among the tall oaks made the trail a delight.

In 1926, the charter members of this chapter chose the name "Sauk Trail Chapter" because of the historical significance of this trail and because the first settlers chose land along this trail for their first wilderness homes.

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