DAR hears about 'Tombstones: A Forgotten Art and History' at March
meeting
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[March 19, 2013]
The Abraham Lincoln Chapter of
the Daughters of the American Revolution met at the Hampton Inn in
Lincoln on Saturday. Jane DeWitt, registrar, gave the program for
the day on "Tombstones; A Forgotten Art and History." A slideshow
provided examples of the symbolism and beauty in stone.
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The special guest speaker for the day was Candace Fryburger, state
regent, from Lake Bluff. She has made it her personal mission to
attend meetings of every chapter throughout the state throughout her
term. The chapter heard her inspirational speech on the future of
the DAR.During the social time after the meeting, St. Patrick's
Day treats were served as the membership had an opportunity to visit
among themselves and speak to the state regent about chapter
accomplishments and plans for the future.
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Next month's meeting will be on April 13 at noon. The group will
tour the Odd Fellows Museum on Wyatt Avenue. Lunch will be served.
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