The National Society of the DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) is spearheading a celebration of America’s 250th Birthday.  Lost River Chapter of the DAR applied for and received a $500 grant to join in the celebration.  They chose to purchase children’s books about the Revolutionary War for the libraries in French Lick, Orleans, Paoli, and Shoals. Each library provided a wish list of books to add to their collection. The local DAR chapter ordered books for each library, made bookplates for them, and designed and bought posters for the libraries to celebrate America’s special birthday.  

Melton Public Library received the following books:

Sybil Ludington Revolutionary War Rider by E.F. Abbott

Lafayette! (Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales#8): A Revolutionary War Tale by Nathan Hale

Eyewitness American Revolution By DK

George vs. George: The Revolutionary War as seen from both sides by Rosalyn Schanzer

Paul Revere’s Ride by Henry Longfellow

The Lost River Chapter of the DAR is led by Regent Lila Tucker and Vice Regent Royce Springer. Treasurer Bryan Fleenor applied for the grant and coordinated with the libraries. They hope everyone will enjoy the books.  Pictured are Robin Coulter, Head of Youth Services and DAR members Bryan Fleenor, Janet Newton and Lila Tucker.