Our History:
The Winema Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR or DAR), was organized in Corvallis on December 28, 1920. The chapter name "Winema" was suggested by Professor J.B. Horner of Oregon State College. Winema was the name given to the daughter of a Modoc chief by Colonel A.B. Meacham, the peace commissioner during the Modoc War of 1872-1873. "Winema" gained national attention because of her role in the Modoc War. The name "Winema" means "Woman with Brave Heart."
Winema Chapter, NSDAR in the Community:
Programs for Winema Chapter, NSDAR, meet through the years included American citizenship, patriotic education, and youth and adult education. Early Winema Chapter, NSDAR, chapter members collected relics of Benton County and the exhibit became part of the Horner museum. DAR medals of Merit were presented to outstanding OSC and later OSU Cadets, a practice that still continues today. You can also find plaques placed by our chapter to mark historical sites around the community.
The Winema Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR or DAR), was organized in Corvallis on December 28, 1920. The chapter name "Winema" was suggested by Professor J.B. Horner of Oregon State College. Winema was the name given to the daughter of a Modoc chief by Colonel A.B. Meacham, the peace commissioner during the Modoc War of 1872-1873. "Winema" gained national attention because of her role in the Modoc War. The name "Winema" means "Woman with Brave Heart."
Winema Chapter, NSDAR in the Community:
Programs for Winema Chapter, NSDAR, meet through the years included American citizenship, patriotic education, and youth and adult education. Early Winema Chapter, NSDAR, chapter members collected relics of Benton County and the exhibit became part of the Horner museum. DAR medals of Merit were presented to outstanding OSC and later OSU Cadets, a practice that still continues today. You can also find plaques placed by our chapter to mark historical sites around the community.
Meetings
Our chapter meets every month September thru May. For more information please contact us below.
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Eligibility for MembershipAny female descendant of an ancestor, who served or contributed to the American Revolution is eligible for membership. She will be asked to provide documentation for each statement of birth, marriage and death, as well as of the Revolutionary War service of her patriot ancestor.
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The content contained herein does not necessarily represent the position of the NSDAR. Hyperlinks to other sites are not the responsibility of the NSDAR, the state organizations, or individual DAR chapters.
For comments or questions about this website, please contact the webmaster with questions.
Last updated September 29, 2026.
For comments or questions about this website, please contact the webmaster with questions.
Last updated September 29, 2026.
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The content contained herein does not necessarily represent the position of the NSDAR. Hyperlinks to other sites are not the responsibility of the NSDAR, the state organizations, or individual DAR chapters.
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For comments or questions about this website, please contact the webmaster with questions. Willamette Valley image courtesy of Elizabeth Banks. Last updated September 10, 2025.
