Caroline Close Stuart Chapter, NSDAR
Lake Saint Louis, Missouri
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Welcome!
The Caroline Close Stuart Chapter, National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR or DAR),
Invites You to Join Us!
This chapter of the Missouri State Society, Daughters of the American Revolution (MSSDAR), is located in St. Charles County, Missouri. Regular chapter meetings are held once a month on a Saturday morning, January through May and September through December. Contact the chapter directly for meeting dates, times, and locations. Visit the MSSDAR Website to find other chapters in Missouri.
Celebrating America's 250th birthday, our members proudly shared 250 American flags with families during Wentzville Days—spreading patriotism one flag at a time.
Service never goes out of style. Our dedicated volunteers mend clothing for veterans in assisted living, showing gratitude through meaningful acts of kindness.
When history needs preserving, we step up. Our members raised $8,000 to replace the fence surrounding historic Old Walker Cemetery, ensuring this important landmark will be protected for generations to come.
Making a difference is always in season! Supporting Toys for Tots is just one of the many ways our members serve children and families throughout the year.
History comes alive through our members! Dressed in period attire, we welcomed visitors to Homestead Day at Fort Zumwalt Park and shared stories that connect our community to its past.
Whether you're an experienced crafter or just want to learn something new, Caroline's Crafters welcomes you! Our American Heritage and Conservation Committees meet monthly to preserve traditional crafts while creating beautiful projects using recycled materials—and we have a lot of fun along the way.
Honoring our nation's founding generation is one of our greatest privileges. In 2025, our chapter dedicated a marker honoring Revolutionary War Patriot Jacob Zumwalt through a partnership with the Williams G. Pomeroy Foundation and the DAR at Fort Zumwalt Park.
Love to read? You'll fit right in! Our Literary Committee brings members together to discover great books, share ideas, and build lasting friendships through a shared love of reading.
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About Our Chapter
Like all DAR chapters, the Caroline Close Stuart Chapter, NSDAR, is dedicated to the National Society's three founding principles: Historic Preservation, Education, and Patriotism. Winner of the 2025 Missouri Outstanding Chapter Award and home to more than 120 members, our chapter offers opportunities to learn, serve, and build lasting friendships through active committees including American Heritage, American History, Community Classroom, Historic Preservation, Lineage Research, Literacy, and Service for Veterans.
Our members share a love of history with students in the Wentzville area, volunteer at the USO and Mid-America Veterans Museum, celebrate Flag Day, and support the Marine Corps Toys for Tots program each holiday season. Members also assist with genealogical research, helping others discover their family history, and promote literacy by collecting and distributing books and stuffed animals to children in underserved communities.
We are committed to preserving history, promoting education, and fostering patriotic service through meaningful community engagement. Our programs honor the mission and traditions of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution while welcoming all eligible women who wish to participate in preserving America's heritage and serving their communities.
Whether your interests include history, genealogy, education, veteran support, literacy, or community service, you'll find opportunities to make a meaningful impact. We invite you to discover the friendships, purpose, and service that define the Caroline Close Stuart Chapter, NSDAR.
December – Christmas Market!
January – 140th Anniversary of the Statue of Liberty (ZOOM)
February – The Little Known Rules of the DAR
March – Enjoy a Program Presented by the Missouri State Regent
April – Military Child Month: History of Dolls
May – New Member Welcome and Chapter Awards
Chapter History
On November 3, 2012, our chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution was officially organized, born from a vision to engage more local women in preserving American Revolutionary War history and honoring our nation's Patriots. The founding ceremony featured displays celebrating our chapter's namesake and Patriot ancestors, along with exhibits on American Revolutionary War-era life. Thirty charter members took the Oath of Membership, and the chapter's first board was installed, launching decades of dedication to historic preservation, education, and patriotism. From that day forward, the chapter has carried on the mission of the NSDAR with pride and purpose.
Great Women of the American Revolution
Patriot Ancestors
DAR members are descended from American Revolutionary War Patriots. These men and women fought in the American Revolutionary War or aided in the cause of American independence. The Patriot ancestors of the Daughters of the Caroline Close Stuart Chapter, NSDAR, can be viewed/downloaded; click the link below. Patriot names and numbers (if available) can be used to access a Patriot's profile on the NSDAR Genealogical Research System (GRS), an online repository of historical documents and records, using the NSDAR Patriot Search Tool.
View or download a list of our Patriots: Caroline Close Stuart Patriots
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Do you have a Patriot Ancestor?
Researching your family lineage is a major step in becoming a member of the DAR. Documentation proving your direct lineage to a Patriot ancestor who fought in the American Revolutionary War or who aided in achieving American independence is required for membership.
All known DAR Patriot ancestors are cataloged in the NSDAR Genealogical Research System (GRS), an online collection of databases that preserve historical documents and records. The DAR provides this ever-growing wealth of research information as a resource tool for lineage and ancestry exploration.
Begin your Journey in the Search for a Patriot Ancestor Today!
Explore the Genealogical Research System (GRS)
Explore our NSDAR Objectives, the Three Pillars of our Society:
Today's DAR
Contact the Chapter
Please use the forms below to contact us with any questions you may have about our chapter (contact the chapter regent), membership in our chapter (contact the membership chair), or our website (contact the webmaster).
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♦ ♦ ♦ Last Updated: November 4, 2026
