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What a night! The Olathe Chapter, NSDAR’s Swing Under the Wings Hangar Dance at the Commemorative AirForce Hangar on September 26th was a sold-out success, bringing guests together for an unforgettable evening filled with music, dancing, shopping and fun. Guests hit the dance floor and learned new swing dance moves from talented instructors before putting their new skills to work. The evening also featured excellent live music that kept the hangar buzzing and the dance floo

This fall, to coincide with our Nation’s 250th birthday, the Olathe Chapter, NSDAR, Inc. was pleased to support Fisher House Kansas City with a donation of birthday party supplies to help veterans and their families celebrate special moments while staying at the Fisher House. The donation included 28 cake mixes, 21 containers of frosting, 2 packages of cornbread mix, 4 containers of sprinkles, 4 packages of paper plates, balloons, streamers, and birthday signs. These supplie

Planning and paying for college can feel like a daunting task, but the Olathe Chapter, NSDAR was there to help make the process a little easier for more than 100 Olathe-area high school students and their families. On the evening of September 14, Lucinda Sanders, Janis Miller, and Liz Howell represented the Olathe Chapter at Olathe Scholarship Night. They spoke with students and families about the many local and national scholarships available through the Daughters of the Am

On January 6, 2025, Lucinda Sanders and Liz Howell, along with five members of the Mission Trail Chapter, NSDAR, were honored to assist with the Naturalization Ceremony held at Kansas City Community College. Although the traditional DAR cookies and punch were missed by all, the ladies of the DAR were proud to support the event by setting out welcome packets on each chair and distributing programs and American flags to guests. After the ceremony, they handed out flag code book

On December 6, 2025, members of the Olathe Chapter, NSDAR, gathered for our annual December meeting, celebrating the season with fellowship and a festive cookie exchange. In the spirit of giving, members also took time to express their gratitude to local veterans. To show our appreciation, the chapter assembled 40 holiday stockings filled with candy, protein bars, small fidget toys, drink mixes, beef sticks, candy canes, and other delightful items. These stockings will be del

The Olathe Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is excited to announce the creation of a brand-new scholarship opportunity for high school seniors in Johnson County, Kansas! In celebration of America 250!, this scholarship honors the upcoming 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding in a meaningful and lasting way. Just as the American Revolution spanned eight pivotal years, the Olathe DAR has approved a scholarship that will be awarded annually for eight yea

Olathe Chapter, NSDAR, members volunteering at the “Swing Under the Wings” Hangar Dance, Commemorative Air Force Hangar, New Century, KS. On September 27, 2025, the Olathe Chapter of Olathe, Kansas, hosted their first ever “Swing Under the Wings” Hangar Dance at the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Hangar in New Century, KS. A one-of-a-kind event with a 1940s theme, it offered a step back into history with live music, a buffet dinner with home baked desserts,

On September 21, 2025, three members and one husband of a DAR member worked at Olathe Memorial Cemetery, preserving and caring for Olathe’s history. Members recently spent time caring for the historic DAR Circle. With fall leaves piling up, we raked and blew leaves, pulled weeds (some nearly half a body tall!), and cleared overgrowth to keep the space looking respectful and cared for. Historic cemeteries remind us of the lives and legacies that shaped our communities. By main