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Abigail Adams Chapter, NSDAR

Des Moines, Iowa

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Chapter Meetings

The Abigail Adams Chapter, NSDAR, meets monthly, September through June. If you would like to attend one of our meetings, please contact our chapter regent

Most chapter meetings combine patriotic exercises with organizational business and educational programs. Many of our members are skilled presenters. Chapter members presented a program series, "Who Do You Think You Are?" in which members shared stories from their genealogical research. Nothing is as fascinating as someone sharing what they love!

We also invite special interest speakers to share their expertise. We make time for celebrations of all kinds, from Abigail Adams' birthday to a member's 50th anniversary in NSDAR. We share information, work on our special projects, and just have fun. And we try to do a "road trip" every year.

September 13, 2025

Program: Patriotism — General LaFayette

September 1 – Labor Day
September 11 – Patriot Day / 25th Anniversary of 9/11
September 16 – 23 70th Anniversary of National Constitution Week

October 11, 2025

Battlefield Trust - American Revolution Experience
Exhibit at State Historical Society
Program: Education — NSDAR's Commemorative Events

October 4 – Abigail Adams Chapter Anniversary
October 4 – Grand Opening Battlefield Trust Exhibit @ SHSI
October 11 – NSDAR Day of Service – Anniversary of Founding of NSDAR
October 30 – President John Adams's Birthday

November 8, 2025

Program: Patriotism — Excaped Slaves who
Served in the Iowa Military

November 11 – Veterans Day
November 22 – Abigail Adams' Birthday

November 27 – Thanksgiving Day

December 13, 2025

Program: Education — Genealogy Research: Secret Sources

December 1 – 70th Anniversary Rosa Parks Refusal to Give Up Seat on Bus
December 7 – Pearl Harbor Day
December 13 – Wreaths Across America

January 10, 2026

Program: Patriotism - NSDAR Patriot Award Winner
ZOOM MEETING

January 10 - Thomas Paine published Common Sense in 1776
January 16 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

February 14, 2026

Program: Patriotism - At Home with President George Washington
ZOOM MEETING

February 12 – Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday
February 21 – Presidents Day
February 22 – George Washington’s Birthday

March 14, 2026

Program: Education — Artist Grant Wood & the DAR

March 16 – Pres. James Madison’s Birthday
March 29 – National Vietnam Veterans Day

April 2026

Program: TBA

April 13 - President Thomas Jefferson's Birthday
April 25 – Arbor Day
April 28 - President James Monroe's Birthday

May 9, 2026

Program: TBA

May 10 – Mother’s Day
May 25  – Memorial Day

June 13, 2026

Program: TBA
June 14 – Flag Day
June 21 – Father’s Day

July 2026

250th Anniversary of Signing
The Declaration of Independence

Our chapter does not meet in July and August, but we will participate in official celebrations. To be announced as plans confirm.



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Last Updated August 12, 2025
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