The General Andrew Lewis Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) met at the beautifully restored home of Carol Olson on Feb. 15. Regent Suzanne Cronquist presided. Olson’s co-hostess was Gretchen Lovett.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance and the DAR Ritual the meeting was suspended to hear archeologist Dr. Kim McBride tell the members about Col. Andrew Lewis and the 1774 gathering of the men to prepare for Lord Dunmore’s War at the spring in Camp Union, which would become Lewisburg. It took four months to assemble and train the men for the march toward what is now Pt. Pleasant. The battle began when the Shawnee under the leadership of Chief Cornstalk attacked the militia. A fierce battle ensued with many casualties on both sides. The militia emerged victorious. This led to a treaty negotiated by Lord Dunmore with the Shawnee and other tribes.
While Dr. McBride held the members captive as she fleshed out the story of Col. Lewis (the title of General would come later) and Chief Cornstalk, Olson and Lovett served a delicious dessert.
The meeting resumed with the business meeting and discussion of the 250th Anniversary celebration in 2026 of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The meeting was adjourned with the American’s Creed.
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution is a nonprofit, non-political women’s service organization whose main objectives are historic preservation, education and patriotism. Members are all lineal descendants of those who supported the cause of independence in the Revolutionary War back in 1776.