our mission

Promote patriotism, preserve American history, and secure America’s future through better education for children.

Our chapter continues to promote the goals established for all NSDAR chapters through historical, educational, or patriotic programs at our monthly meetings. In addition, we participate in other national and state-initiated projects.

Our members are involved in their churches, community activities and organizations, preservation of historical sites, and various other local and state historical organizations.

Lenoir City is located on the Tennessee River and is home to two Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) dams, Fort Loudon Dam and Tellico Dam.  The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is 53 miles to the southeast and some of the mountain ranges can be seen in the distance.  We are located in one of the most beautiful areas of East Tennessee, home to the best boating and fishing.

General William Lenoir Chapter, NSDAR, promotes patriotism by:

• Supporting our active duty military.
• Supporting our veterans.
• Participating in naturalization ceremonies.
• Presenting patriotic awards to deserving individuals.
• Participating in Constitution Week celebrations the week of September 17-23.

General William Lenoir Chapter, NSDAR, preserves American history by:

• Holding memorial services.
• Placing markers at the grave sites of our deceased members.
• Marking and maintaining graves of our Patriots.
• Preserving the headstones at a local cemetery.

General William Lenoir Chapter, NSDAR, strives to educate by:

• Recognizing outstanding students and teachers of American History.
• Contributing to NSDAR-sponsored schools.
• Sponsoring contests in schools that foster patriotism.
• Contributing to the needs of Hindman Settlement School.