American Indians

Akansa Chapter, NSDAR

Welcome to Hot Springs Village, Arkansas!

Welcome to the Akansa Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, chartered in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, September 27, 1986!

With Elizabeth H. Case as organizing regent, aid from Carolyn C. Berry, Arkansas State Regent, and Irma Watson, Mexico State Regent, Akansa Chapter was organized September 27, 1986, and confirmed October 10, 1986. The chapter has grown from its seventeen organizing members to a present count of over one hundred.

Akansa Chapter strives to be active in the life of its community by participating in school activities, flag, conservation, naturalization, literacy, genealogy research, and many other DAR patriotic and civic activities. Akansa is an Indian name meaning “People of the South Wind” and is the origin of the name of our state.

Akansa Chapter NSDAR meets the 1st Saturday of each month September thru May in Hot Springs Village.

Akansa Chapter Members

Please check the local paper “THE VOICE” under “CLUB CORNER” for information on our guest speakers, and changes to meeting dates or times. The VOICE is available online.

Everyone is welcome to come to our meetings.

Akansa is an Indian name meaning “People of the South Wind” and is the origin of the name of our state.