WASHINGTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY (Washington County, Utah)
DAR HISTORIC PRESERVATION RECOGNITION AWARD
PRESENTED TO THE WASHINGTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
for Excellent volunteer work in Historic Preservation
CERTIFICATE
HISTORY
In April of 2021, Valerie King (Chapter Regent of the Color Country Chapter of the National Society of Daughtersof the American Revolution) and Jeanine Vander Bruggen (Member of the Color Country Chapter NSDAR and
Secretary of the Washington County Historical Society) chatted briefly about the DAR presenting an award to
the WCHS.
In early July, they prepared an application which was then sent to the NSDAR for approval. The nomination then
underwent a rigorous approval process which was successful.
The award was presented to representatives of the Washington County Historical Society at a meeting of the
Color Country Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution on September 14, 2021. That meeting
was held in the old Pioneer Courthouse which is being managed by the Washington County Historical Society.
PHOTOS
WCHS-04582 DAR Chapter President Valerie King making the award presentation
Other WCHS photos:
WCHS-04583 WCHS Secretary Jeanine Vander Bruggen speaking at the DAR award presentation
VIDEOS
TBDREFERENCES
Historic Preservation Recognition Award Application, Washington County Historical Society" Letter of support from the Daughters of Utah Pioneers
" Letter of support from the Sons of Utah Pioneers
" St. George News article about the WCHS occupying the Pioneer Courthouse
" Spectrum article about WCHS walking tours
" Flyer and photos of WCHS activities
Color Country Chapter NSDAR meeting flyer
Color Country Chapter NSDAR meeting agenda
Local historical society earns national recognition for its work with the Pioneer Courthouse
by Ammon Teare, St. George News, September 18, 2021