Fannin County, Texas --  The George Blakey Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution received a Stars and Stripes America 250! Celebration Grant of $500 from the NSDAR headquarters.  This grant was provided to promote and spark celebrations for the upcoming 250th Birthday of our country.

The local DAR chapter chose to purchase educational books to help teach elementary age students about our U.S. Constitution, the American Revolution, and how to honor our U.S. Flag. 

George Blakey Chapter Members with books purchased.

All 9 elementary ISD schools in Fannin County  (Savoy, Ector, Bonham, Dodd CIty, Honey Grove, Sam Rayburn, Fannindel, Leonard, and Trenton)  and 2 public libraries (Bonham and Honey Grove) were gifted 4 patriotic books.

Sam Rayburn Elementary School Principal Stephanie Laisey is presented the books purchased from the grant from DAR Member Cindy Mahoney.

DAR is a service organization that focuses service to God, Home, and Country for promoting the invaluable contributions of our Patriot ancestors through worthwhile community focused events.  If you would like more information about the George Blakey Chapter, please contact Julie Grant at jgrant898@yahoo.com.