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 | Many chapter members participate in state and national DAR events: State Conference, an opportunity to meet with members of other Connecticut D
AR chapters; Spring Fling, for Connecticut DAR members and friends; Continental Congress, in Washington D.C. |
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Each July 4th, we place flags at patriot graves at Hillside Cemetery, St. Peter's Cemetery, and Cheshire Street Cemetery. |  |
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In 2012, we conducted a fundraising tour of the historic homestead built by Enos Brooks in 1733, and home of patriot David Brooks. |
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Every December we collect holiday gift donations for veterans at Rocky Hill Veterans Hospital.
We collect box tops and soup can labels to support DAR-sponsored schools, including schools for Native American children and schools for children with learning challenges. |  |
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We participated in a weekend session to learn and practice tombstone cleaning techniques. |
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We participate in town activities, such as the Memorial Day parade and annual Strawberry Festival. |  |
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