In celebration of Constitution Week, the Santa Anita Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is presenting an exhibit in the children’s section of the Arcadia Public Library.
The exhibit features a copy of Howard Chandler Christy’s “Scene at the Signing of the Constitution of the United States,” a replica of the USS Constitution, two authentic copies of revolutionary era ladies’ day dresses, and more. The dresses are on loan from Karla Stahlman and Meg Stahlman, mother and daughter members of the Santa Anita Chapter, and are worn on special occasions and for commemorative events.
The Resolution to designate Sept. 17 through Sept. 23 as Constitution Week was introduced by Senator William F. Knowland of California and officially adopted on Aug. 2, 1956.
This exhibit was designed and coordinated by Darlene Besocke and Billie Tone, Constitution Week committee members. It will be on display through Friday, Sept. 29. Please call the library (626) 821-5567, for more details.
The Daughters of the American Revolution, founded in 1890 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., is a non-profit, non-political volunteer women’s service organization dedicated to promoting patriotism and education and preserving American history. Any woman 18 years or older, who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution, is eligible for membership. Currently, there are approximately 180,000 members in 3,000 chapters in the United States and abroad.
The Santa Anita Chapter of Arcadia is celebrating 66 years of service this year. We have seven meetings yearly at the Museum Education Center (380 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia), right next to the Community Center. We meet in September, October, November, February, March, April, and May on the first Thursday at 7 p.m.
For membership information and to find a Chapter near you, visit www.dar.org/national-society/become-member/chapter-locations. Volunteers are available to assist you with the application process. You may contact the Santa Anita Chapter Registrar via email at ginnyblitz@gmail.com.
