ABOUT OUR CHAPTER
Quivira Crossing Chapter was formed in DAR's centennial year. The chapter was chartered on October 9, 1990, in the city of Lenexa, Kansas.
Our chapter name commemorates the explorations of the Spaniard, Francisco Vásquez de Coronado, who vainly searched for gold and riches in the legendary kingdom of Quivira, where even the poorest people ate from plates made of gold, and trees were covered with golden bells. Coronado called the land "Guadalquivir," the Arabic name for big river. This was later shortened by his men to Quivir and Quivira.
The Quivira Indians gained their name from Coronado's men, who named the inhabitants of the area. They were, in fact, the Pawnee Tribe of the Wichitas.
Frederick Remington, "Coronado Heads North"
Our chapter is a diverse group of women with a wide range of ages and talents. We have active members from college age into their eighties. We represent many professions and interests, including medical professionals, teachers and educational specialists, newspaper and media professionals, students and business leaders, as well as retirees and homemakers. Our chapter currently has seven sets of mother/daughter members and two sets of sisters.
Our Meetings
Chapter meetings are held the third Saturday of each month, September through May. Understanding that Saturdays are valuable, especially to employed women, we strive to make our morning meetings concise and informative. Some of our current topics include:- Christmas at Wartime
- Explorer's Guide to Kansas
- 150th Anniversary of the Kansas School for the Blind
- Facts and Fabrics: Unraveling the History of Quilts and Slavery
- The World War I Memorial: Behind the Scenes
- Women in American History
- Battle of Gettysburg Revisited
- Healthy Eating
- All Things Tea
- Madam President: How to Involve Young Women in Politics and Leadership