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Children
of the American Revolution
The first organization of the Children of the American Revolution in Wisconsin was in May 1897, under the adopted name "Nathan Hale Society," and sponsored by the Milwaukee Chapter, DAR. This name, however, was not accepted, as it had been selected by another group. It was changed to "George Rogers Clark Society," and was organized in Milwaukee on February 6, 1897. The activities of this group were mainly of a philanthropic nature. The name was later changed to "Pottatatomie."
In years following, other societies were organized in various places in Wisconsin, and it was decided that a state society was needed. The Wisconsin State Society C.A.R. was organized in Racine on July 16, 1939, at the home of the C.A.R. State President, Mrs. Frank L. Harris.
On September 18th, the first State Meeting was held, with fifty members in attendance, and twenty-five interested adults. In order to give the State Society a working capital, it was voted that each Local Society send 15 cents per member to the State Treasurer.
The work of C.A.R. goes on according to the program of the National Society C.A.R., with emphasis on Patriotism, History, and Education for the training of boys and girls in American citizenship and leadership.
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