Southern Chapter
The Southern Chapter was started in the San Luis Valley in 1940 as the San Luis Valley Auxiliary of the Territorial Daughters. The Chapter now encompasses all of Southern Colorado.
All members trace their direct ancestry to pioneers that resided in Colorado before August 1, 1876.
Activities that this chapter participates in:
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Placing markers at historic sights throughout Southern Colorado.
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Preserving family histories of our members.
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Publishing the family histories in our book series.
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Providing scholarships to college women studying history. Project is undertaken with the all four Territorial Daughters chapters.
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Presenting historic information to other groups.
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Holding member meetings throughout the year.
Officers
President: Betsy Denney
Vice-President: Margaret Stiles Storm
Secretary: Tonya Sharp
Treasurer: Kathy West
Historian: Betsy Denney
Parliamentarian: Kathy Uhland
State Board Representatives: Betsy Denney, Tonya Sharp, Tamara Estes
Projects
1. Taos Trail - placing markers long the trail in Huerfano County, and developing a driving tour booklet of the trail
2. Doyle School - helping to preserve and protect the oldest school building in Colorado, the Doyle School
3. Women's Suffrage - Working with other groups to promote the centennial celebration of Women's Suffrage.
4. TDC State Archives - Accessioning and scanning TDC State Archives
2023 Meeting Schedule
2023 Meetings will have a theme of Desperados
April 15 - Colorado Springs
May 20 - Walsenburg or Pueblo
June 17 -Saguache County Museum, Saguache, CO
July 15 - La Veta Area
August 19 - Canon City Area
September 9 - STATE Meeting, Fort Lupton Rendezvous
October 21 - Bent's Old Fort
Anyone needing transportation please contact us. We will attempt to find ride share options.
Events
Knights of Columbus Hall, Colorado Springs. More Info at: History Colorado
April 2023
Date: April 15
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Place: Pikes Peak Library Knights of Columbus MacLaren Room, 20 W. Pikes Peak Ave. Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Program: TBD
Lunch following the program and the meeting at local restaurant
RSVP: territorialdaughters@gmail.com
Newsletter
The Southern Chapter provides a quarterly electronic newsletter to all members that have provided an email address to receive it. A copy of the current newsletter can be viewed by clicking the button below.