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History
The Daughters of the Republic of Texas is the oldest patriotic women’s organization in Texas and one of the oldest in the nation (photo taken in 1908).
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Republic of Texas Museum
The Republic of Texas Museum is open to the public (photo by Katie Panico).
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The J. B. Wells House, Gonzales
The J. B. Wells House was built in 1885.
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The Cradle, Galveston
The Cradle is cherished as the place where the idea for The Daughters of the Republic of Texas was formulated.
Our Mission
The Daughters of the Republic of Texas, a lineal organization, shall educate, research, preserve, and protect the history of the Republic of Texas for all future generations.
Our Purpose
The objectives of DRT are:
(1) To perpetuate the memory and spirit of the men and women who achieved and maintained the independence of Texas.
(2) To encourage historical research into the earliest records of Texas, especially those relating to the Revolution of 1835 and the events which followed; to foster the preservation of documents and relics; to encourage the publication of records of individual service of the soldiers and patriots of the Republic and other source material for the history of Texas.
(3) To promote the celebration of Texas Honor Days; to secure and memorialize historic spots by erecting markers thereon, and to cherish and preserve the unity of Texas, as achieved and established by the fathers and mothers of the Texas Revolution.
2017 Annual Proceedings
The 2017 Annual Proceedings is available online at www.thebookpatch.com.
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Anita Cooper
Recording Secretary General
Board of Management 2017 – 2018

The 2017-2019 Daughters of the Republic of Texas Board of Management were installed at the close of the State Convention in Dallas May 2017.
National Officers are:
Barbara Stevens, President General
Carolyn Raney, President General Elect
Claire Haynes, Chaplain General
Anita Cooper, Recording Secretary General
Ellen McCaffrey, Treasurer General
Glenda Wise, Registrar General
John Ellen Becker, Custodian General
Melissa Goodrich, Executive Secretary General
Liz Hedges, Historian General
District Representatives installed in May 2018 included:
Carol Steakley, District I
Linda Jackson, District II
Sonien Noack, District III
Johnnie McWilliams, District IV
Sherry Jenkins, District V
Coyla Holmes, District VI
Martha Fleitas, District VII
GayNell Wells, District VIII
Tiffany Miller, District IX
Marjorie Reynolds, District X
The Board and President General Barbara Stevens are ready to lead our organization to a successful conclusion in the building of our new Republic of Texas History Center. This achievement will enable the Daughters to serve the needs of our association members and fulfill the objectives of our historical preservation and educational programs.
Native Texas License Plate
Show everyone where you're from with the Native Texan specialty license plate. Your purchase of this attractive license plate benefits the DRT's historic preservation and Texas history education programs.
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