Why "Old 300" 

Our Chapter's History

The Old Three Hundred Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), proudly takes its name from Stephen F. Austin's Old Three Hundred, the first families who received land grants and established Austin's colony in Mexican Texas. Their perseverance, leadership, and vision helped shape the communities that would become the foundation of modern Texas.

The Old Three Hundred Chapter officially began with its organizing meeting on August 22, 2023, at the Edith Fae Cook Cole Branch Library in Crosby, where forty organizing members signed the charter. The chapter was officially approved by the National Board of Management on September 5, 2023, becoming the 200th chapter in Texas. Just days later, the chapter was introduced at the Texas DAR Fall Forum in Austin, and on September 24, 2023, members celebrated the chapter's organization in Crosby as State Regent Marcy Carter-Lovick installed the first chapter officers, with Alicia Spear serving as Organizing Regent.

Even before receiving its charter, the organizing members were actively serving their community and supporting the mission of the DAR. Members participated in Memorial Day ceremonies at Sterling White Cemetery, attended the dedication of the Texas DAR Forest in Conroe, supported the Texas State Conference service project through a community book drive, participated in District IV activities, and represented Texas at Continental Congress through volunteer service.

The Old Three Hundred Chapter was established during the bicentennial celebration of Crosby, making its organization especially meaningful to the community it serves. Today, our members continue the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution's mission of historic preservation, education, and patriotism by honoring those who secured American independence, preserving the history of Crosby and the surrounding area, promoting genealogy, and serving our community through meaningful volunteer work.

We are honored to carry a name that reflects both the pioneering spirit of the Old Three Hundred settlers and our commitment to preserving America's past while serving our community for generations to come.