Fort Payne Chapter, NSDAR

Fort Payne Chapter, NSDAR Fort Payne Chapter, NSDAR located in Naperville, IL welcomes new members! The content contained herein does not necessarily represent the position of the NSDAR.

Hyperlinks to other sites are not the responsibility of the NSDAR, the state organizations or individual DAR chapters. This page represents the Fort Payne Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution in Naperville, Illinois. Local Chapter History:

Our History - In January of 1927, an interest to initiate a preservation project known as the Hobson Mill Preservation Project evolved into a m

ovement to establish a chapter of the National Society Daughters of The American Revolution. On February 13, 1928, the Fort Payne Chapter of the National Society of Daughters of The American Revolution was organized with twenty-two charter members. The Charter was then confirmed by the National Board on May 19, 1928. The Fort Payne Chapter is named in recognition of a fort constructed near Naper Settlement by Captain Morgan L. Payne in 1832. The fort was intended to shelter and defend settlers during the Black Hawk Wars. Fort Payne was located on the present day grounds of Merner Fieldhouse of North Central College of Naperville. The Fort Payne Chapter, located in Naperville, Illinois, is composed of volunteers who work to support the goals and projects of the NSDAR. The Fort Payne Chapter meets monthly September through May. Please contact us if you'd like to attend a meeting or are interested in membership with the DAR.

Nice online writeup by NCTV17 about the Patriot plaque dedication.
05/28/2026

Nice online writeup by NCTV17 about the Patriot plaque dedication.

The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution installed a plaque in Naperville honoring Fort Payne Chapter ancestors.

Our chapter was on the go over Memorial Day weekend. Through the Adopt-a-Park program, members planted annuals by the Ve...
05/26/2026

Our chapter was on the go over Memorial Day weekend.
Through the Adopt-a-Park program, members planted annuals by the Veterans Valor statue. Next we dedicated the Patriot Plaque in Veterans Park (see previous post) on Sunday. Then it was time for Naperville's Memorial Day Parade on Monday.
Thank you, Fort Payne, for your enthusiasm, dedication and stamina!

With full hearts we dedicated the chapter's Patriot Plaque on Sunday in Veterans Park in Naperville. As part of the Amer...
05/25/2026

With full hearts we dedicated the chapter's Patriot Plaque on Sunday in Veterans Park in Naperville. As part of the America250! celebration, the plaque honors the men and women who sacrificed so much for our liberty.

Joining us were three former Regents, Naperville Mayor Scott Wehrli, Marty Callahan of Sons of the American Revolution: Fox Valley Chapter, Illinois SSAR President Jeff Case, many chapter members and their families, and Naperville Park District members.

A Liberty Tree, the shoot of a Jefferson elm obtained from the
Smithsonian, has been planted at the head of the memorial. The Sons of Liberty gathered under such a tree to protest the Stamp Act.

We are very grateful for the support shown from so many for this project, particularly to Dr. Kay Wier, chair of the America250! committee.

A bronze plaque dedicated to the men and women who helped achieve American independence 250 years ago will be dedicated ...
05/19/2026

A bronze plaque dedicated to the men and women who helped achieve American independence 250 years ago will be dedicated at 2 pm Sunday, May 24, in Veterans Park, 303 E Gartner.

The plaque and a “Liberty Tree,” the shoot of a Jefferson elm obtained from the Smithsonian, recently were installed by Naperville’s Fort Payne Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) to commemorate America’s 250th birthday.

Joining the event will be Naperville Mayor Scott Wehrli and members of the Sons of the American Revolution: Fox Valley Chapter in full Continental Army dress. A banner naming all 150 Revolutionary War ancestors related to current Fort Payne NSDAR members will be displayed.

We look forward to seeing you!

Fort Payne hosted Illinois State Regent Marria Blinn at its May chapter meeting. Regent Blinn gave a compelling historic...
05/17/2026

Fort Payne hosted Illinois State Regent Marria Blinn at its May chapter meeting. Regent Blinn gave a compelling historical overview of Illinois, beginning with the indigenous people who built mounds in southern Illinois to modern-day. There is a lot about this state we have yet to learn!

We also got a glimpse of the well-begun State Regent's project in Batavia, IL. The Liberty Education Plaza, located next to the Flag Day Monument, will be an outdoor educational space, honoring DAR values of historic preservation, education and patriotism.

Fort Payne Chapter NSDAR received 11 awards at State Conference last week. Congratulations!Outstanding Teacher of Americ...
04/29/2026

Fort Payne Chapter NSDAR received 11 awards at State Conference last week. Congratulations!

Outstanding Teacher of American History to Robert Lugiai, Naperville Central High School. Rob won both chapter AND state recognition. (Top picture)

State Conference Award to Carol Parks for Outstanding Support of Honor Flights.

State Conference Award to Candice Peel for Membership Course graduation.

NSDAR, Illinois State Organization Certificate of Award, Club 250, Illinois’ America250 Celebration presented to Fort Payne Chapter, from Chair Jacqueline Joines, Illinois’ America250! Committee.

Illinois State Organization State Conference Award to Chapter Members, Fort Payne Chapter, District IV, for Flags Awarded, Flags Placed.

Illinois State Organization Certificate of Award to Chapter Members, Fort Payne Chapter, District IV, for Outstanding Promotion of the Use of DNA for DAR.

Illinois State Organization State Conference Award to Chapter Members, Fort Payne Chapter, District IV, for Chapter Achievement Award, Level 2, Red Ribbon.

Illinois State Organization State Conference Award to Karen Hartsfield, Fort Payne Chapter, District IV, for Outstanding Service to America (Naperville Cleanup).

Illinois State Organization State Conference Award to Chapter Members, Fort Payne Chapter, District IV, for Promotion of Junior Membership.

Illinois State Organization State Conference Award to Kay Wier, Fort Payne Chapter, District IV, for America250! Marker.

Illinois State Organization State Conference Award to Chapter Members, Fort Payne Chapter, District IV, Gravestone Replacements.

04/20/2026

With thanks to Stephanie Penick for posting this touching layout of the March 29 ceremony honoring Vietnam Veterans Day.

Such a gift to the chapter! All our patriots are listed on this new banner, which debuted at the Awards Ceremony.
04/15/2026

Such a gift to the chapter! All our patriots are listed on this new banner, which debuted at the Awards Ceremony.

Fort Payne hosted its annual Awards Ceremony Saturday, a favorite event with the chapter. On hand to receive Excellence ...
04/11/2026

Fort Payne hosted its annual Awards Ceremony Saturday, a favorite event with the chapter. On hand to receive Excellence in American History Awards were Josiah Bain, All Saints; Aahira Basu, Granger; Noah Hall, Madison; Odin Sjordal, Lincoln; Sadie Stevenson, Fischer; and Landon Tran, Hill.
Rachel Chen, Metea Valley, received the DAR Good Citizen Award. Patrick Norton, Neuqua Valley, also was recognized as a Good Citizen.
Nicholas Derbis, Benet, and Carol Montevecchi, Naperville North, were awarded the Daniel Webster Scholarship and the Fort Payne Education Scholarship, respectively.
The Outstanding Teacher of American History is Central's Rob Lugiai (winning locally AND at state). Community Service went to Stephanie Jones-Kastelic.
Outstanding Constitution Week Service was awarded to the three Naperville Libraries, which support our Constitution Week efforts. Accepting the award was Dave Della Terza.
Outstanding Community Classroom award was given to Julie Hartmann for her efforts in patriotic education in her second grade classroom.
Hannah Barker was named Outstanding Junior. Jane McCague received Outstanding Dedication to the Community for her efforts in planting flowers at Veterans Valor twice a year.

It is an honor to know these fine people! We thank you for your service.

Fort Payne Regent Karen Hartsfield placed a DAR wreath at Veterans Park yesterday during ceremonies marking the 53rd ann...
03/30/2026

Fort Payne Regent Karen Hartsfield placed a DAR wreath at Veterans Park yesterday during ceremonies marking the 53rd anniversary of the US troop withdrawal from Vietnam. Many veterans attended this solemn event. There is a link to a video in the first comment.

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