In pursuit of the DAR objectives of Historic Preservation, Education, and Patriotism, the Ann Story Chapter is very active in our community:
Historic Preservation
The Green Mountain Boy Statue
The Green Mountain Boy Statue in Rutland's Main Street Park was the first collective fundraiser by the Ann Story Chapter from 1895 to 1915. The statue was built on boulders donated by Col. Edward Dyer, in memory of his mother, Mrs. Abigail Hitchcock Dyer. The project was the idea of Mrs. Dyer, who had served as chapter regent and a Vice President General. Standing 8 feet tall, made of solid bronze and sculpted by Raymond Avrill Porter of Watertown, Massachusetts, it was presented to the City of Rutland in 1915. The ceremony was written about in the "Daughters of the American Revolution" magazine in 1916.
The statue was rededicated on June 13, 1959 and again on June 14, 1994 during the chapter's celebration of their 100th anniversary.
The statue was rededicated on June 13, 1959 and again on June 14, 1994 during the chapter's celebration of their 100th anniversary.
Fort Rutland
The Ann Story Chapter erected a marker at the site of Fort Rutland on June 14, 1901. This was the site of a Revolutionary War town stockade, located at the present-day intersection of North and South Main Streets.
The Crown Point Road
We have placed granite markers along the Crown Point Road, Vermont's first "interstate." The road was built in 1759 as a military supply link from Fort #4 in Charlestown, New Hampshire to the fort at Crown Point on Lake Champlain. The use of this road contributed to the ultimate British defeat during the Revolution.
John Vincent
A plaque commemorating the Revolutionary War service of "Captain John" Vincent, a member of the Caughnawaga tribe, was placed in 2004. An admirer of General George Washington, Captain John became a firm friend of the Colonies. He accompanied Benedict Arnold and Richard Montgomery to guide American troops from Cambridge, Massachusetts, to Quebec for the siege on Quebec in 1776. He fought with General Gates at the Battle of Saratoga, and was present when Burgoyne surrendered his British forces. After the Revolutionary War he settled in Mendon, where he lived out the remainder of his life and is buried in the Wheelerville Cemetery in Mendon. The ceremony was attended by members of the Caughnawaga tribe and representatives of the Veterans' Administration from Washington, D.C.
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Revolutionary War Patriot Josiah Munro was honored with a grave marking ceremony in 2010. Boy Scout troop 116 served as a color guard while Taps was played by a high school bugler. Ann Story member Cheryl Gosselin (left) is Josiah's 5th great-granddaughter.
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Education
We sponsor a Good Citizen Award in seven area high schools. The winners are recognized at a chapter meeting with certificates and Good Citizen pins.
We conduct an annual American History Essay Contest with a chosen subject. This contest is open to students in the 5th through 8th grades in any public, parochial and home schools. The winners from each grade are invited to read their essay at a chapter meeting and receive awards. Chapter winners' essays are submitted to the Vermont State Contest Chairman for further judging. State winners compete in the Divisional level and those winners go on to the National competition. There is also a Christopher Columbus Essay Contest open to students in grades 9 through 12 which follows the same judging protocol through to the national level. We donate genealogy books to the Rutland Free Library and place the "American Spirit" magazine in three area libraries and local high school libraries.
Financial donations are sent to the DAR supported schools providing scholarships, funding and assistance to students.
We collect Campbell's soup labels and Boxtops for Education to donate to the DAR supported schools.
Book donations are made by chapter members to literacy programs in the Rutland area.
We conduct an annual American History Essay Contest with a chosen subject. This contest is open to students in the 5th through 8th grades in any public, parochial and home schools. The winners from each grade are invited to read their essay at a chapter meeting and receive awards. Chapter winners' essays are submitted to the Vermont State Contest Chairman for further judging. State winners compete in the Divisional level and those winners go on to the National competition. There is also a Christopher Columbus Essay Contest open to students in grades 9 through 12 which follows the same judging protocol through to the national level. We donate genealogy books to the Rutland Free Library and place the "American Spirit" magazine in three area libraries and local high school libraries.
Financial donations are sent to the DAR supported schools providing scholarships, funding and assistance to students.
We collect Campbell's soup labels and Boxtops for Education to donate to the DAR supported schools.
Book donations are made by chapter members to literacy programs in the Rutland area.
Patriotism
Ann Story members addressing Christmas cards for our veterans.
We honor our Veterans with donations of clothing, money and cards to the White River Junction VA Medical Center and the Vermont Veterans' Home in Bennington, VT.
We support our wounded military personnel at Landstuhl, Germany with monetary contributions to purchase phone cards. This small token gives the patients a huge comfort when connecting with their families.
We mark the graves of over 100 Revolutionary soldiers in the Rutland area each spring with fresh Flags.
We attend Naturalization Ceremonies warmly welcoming our new citizens with Flag pins and Flag Code brochures.
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