2019 – 2020 Program and Event Schedule

September 6, 2019

Historic Greenfield of Botetourt Center

Monthly Meeting: Program topic ~ Historic Preservation

Speaker

Danny Kyle

Greenfield Historic Preservation Advisory Council

October 4, 2019

History Lives at Evergreen Burial Park

Monthly Meeting: Program topic ~ Historical and Educational

Speaker

Don Wilson

President, Evergreen Memorial Trust

November 2, 2019

The VDVS, VVFS and SMVF – Support Services for Our Veterans

Monthly Meeting: Program topic ~ Patriotism

Speaker

Leanna Craig

Region Director, VA Veteran and Family Support, VA Dept of Veterans Services

December 7, 2019

The Summer Campaign of 1920: The Final Battle for the 19th Amendment

Monthly Meeting: Program topic ~ Historical and Female Issues

Speaker

Dr. Mary J. Henold

John R. Turbyfill Professor of History, Roanoke College

January 4, 2020

What it takes to Hold an Election

Monthly Meeting: Program topic ~ Patriotism

Speaker

Gailen Miles

Roanoke County Electoral Board Member

February 1, 2020

Preservation efforts of the Norfolk & Western Historical Society

Monthly Meeting: Program topic ~ Historical and Educational

Speaker

Stephen Warren

Vice President, N&W Historical Society

March 6, 2020

Fun Things About Mill Mountain and its History

Monthly Meeting: Program topic ~ Historical and Educational

Speaker

Nancy Dye

Chair, Roanoke Mill Mountain Advisory Board

March 8, 2020

Veteran’s Party

Community Outreach/Service

Annual Veteran’s Party

The Sounds of Blue Grass Band

Musical group performing

April 3, 2020

A Book Signing: Carrying Independence: A Founding-Document Novel

Monthly Meeting: Program topic ~ American History and Educational

Speaker

Karen Chase

Author and DAR Member

May 1, 2020

Women Veterans Interactive: What it is, and how you can help

Monthly Meeting: Program topic ~ Patriotism and Female Issues

Speaker

Ginger Miller

Founder and CEO Women’s Veterans Interactive