Chapter History
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She later became California State Regent from 1932-1934. |
Today's Sacramento Chapter Regent Vicki Klein 2024-2026 |
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The following is a brief summary of the history of the Sacramento Chapter. It recounts some of the many projects and community services the chapter has undertaken. ( please be patient while this area is being updated )
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The William Stephen Hamilton gravesite ( in the Old City Cemetery, Sacramento) has been taken care of by the Sacramento Chapter, NSDAR, since 1922. W.S. Hamilton is the son of Alexander Hamilton, who was around 7 years old when his father succumbed in the dual with Aaron Burr. W.S.Hamilton came to California during the Gold Rush in 1849, arriving in the Trinity area, then traveled to Sacramento in July 1850, during the Cholera epidemic, of which he contracted and died.
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The Sacramento Chapter upgraded the gravesite landscape in celebration of America 250!, by planting 8 red carpet roses, applying mulch and starting a succulent garden. The C.A.R. bench is ( off photo) is under the large Oak tree for passersby to sit and enjoy to serenity. |
Photo taken August 4, 2025.  |
| In 1923, Mrs. Gundrum, Regent, place a marker to honor the Pony Express in Old Sacramento. The event was attended by many dignitaries of the city and 11 DAR chapters. |  |
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In 1924, the Sacramento Chapter was allotted acreage in William Land Park for a Memorial Grove. Thirteen trees from each original colony were planted in the grove. Over the past 100 years, the chapter's members have planted more than 400 trees and bushes in memory of loved ones. The DAR Grove is located across from Funderland and Fairytale Town. Two flagpoles stand at the entrance of the grove. Over the last 100 years, the grove has been used as a chapter picnic area, for chapter meetings during the COVID pandemic, and for new member installation ceremonies. |
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On November 17, 1921, Mrs. Elizabeth Gundrum organized the Sacramento Chapter with 18 Sacramento women.
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
California Society Daughters of the American Revolution