Rebecca Holmes, the mother of the state’s first governor, made a special appearance at the September meeting of Pushmataha Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)

Holmes was portrayed by Mississippi historian, writer and storyteller Anne McKee of Meridian. Dressed in a period costume, McKee delivered a monologue about Holmes’ son David, as well as the history of Mississippi during the period he served as governor.

McKee, who is listed on the Mississippi Humanities Speakers Bureau and Mississippi Arts Commission’s Artist Roster will represent Pushmataha Chapter on Rosalie Day on Oct. 28. Rebecca Holmes will be among individuals recognized as part of a celebration of Mississippi’s bicentennial.

The recent meeting of Pushmataha Chapter, DAR was held at noon Sept. 14, 2017, at Northwood Country Club. Regent Kay Wolf called the meeting to order and led members in the DAR Ritual, Pledge of Allegiance, Salute to the Mississippi Flag and the American’s Creed.  

Retiree LouAnn Lamar was recognized for her attendance at the meeting, which included lunch.

After lunch, Wolf told the group the story of Peter Little, who built the Rosalie Mansion in Natchez. Little, who, at the age of 17, came to Natchez from Pennsylvania in 1798, purchased a portion of land to build his home. He decided to keep the name Rosalie in honor of the fort and its settlers, Wolf said. 

During the business session, DeeDee Fouts read the minutes from the last meeting; they were approved as printed. Mahala Roberts presented the treasury report, which was filed as read. A budget for the year will be presented by the treasurer at the chapter’s October meeting.

Wolf showed members the Indian Dream Catcher which will be added to a time capsule at the state meeting in October. 

Linda Allred explained World Service Day, which was observed Oct. 11. Members served lunch at LOVE’s Kitchen on that day. 

Members were encouraged to keep records of their volunteer work throughout the year and report on the DAR website.

Elease Duell and Sue Thompson updated the group on the DAR Good Citizen and ROTC awards. For Good Citizen Award winners to be eligible for state awards, an essay has to be submitted in November. Area schools will be notified of this requirement.

Louise Williamson, chairman of the DAR Service for Veterans, reported Pushmataha Chapter will send boxes to the area’s active members of the service. Williamson will work with the USO to get names of local service members. She took several boxes of pencils to sharpen for distribution to school classrooms. 

The next luncheon meeting of Pushmataha Chapter, DAR will be Nov. 9 at noon in the Board Room of Northwood Country Club.

The meeting was adjourned.  

Attending the September meeting were: Linda Allred, Elease Duell, DeeDee Fouts, Gail Gilmore, Lisa Holland, LouAnn Lamar, Ann McKee, Nell McMullen, Mahala Roberts, Shawn Strait, Sue Thompson, Gayle Tyner, Louise Williamson and Kay Wolfe.  

• Submitted by Angela Howington.