Students from across northwest Louisiana stepped back in time Sept. 29-30 as members of the Northwest District Chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) hosted a two-day Revolutionary-era event at the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum in Shreveport.

Fourth- and fifth-grade students from Red River Elementary, Riverdale, North DeSoto Elementary, Providence Academy and Herndon Elementary, along with recognized homeschool students, took part in activities celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the signing of the Constitution during Constitution Week.

Members of the Coushatta Chute, Pelican, Shreveport and Francis Rebecca Harris Chapters worked with students throughout the event. Children learned to write with quill and ink, played games from the Revolutionary period, deciphered puzzles, sang songs from the era and learned about women who played significant roles in the American Revolution.

Students also had the opportunity to examine primary documents written and signed by men who helped shape the nation’s founding. Before leaving the museum, each student signed a copy of the Constitution to take back to the classroom.

The event continued the DAR’s commitment to historic preservation, education and patriotism. Constitution Day is observed annually on Sept. 17, recognizing the signing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787.

Each participating chapter wrote grants to help cover the cost of event materials. Teachers received bags of books about the Revolutionary period for classroom reading, while students took home books, bookmarks and pens that write with invisible ink.

The Friends of the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum donated the use of the facility for both days, helping make the educational program possible.

Northwest District DAR members expressed appreciation to the museum, the Friends of the Museum, participating chapters, school administrators, parents who helped transport students and all DAR volunteers who contributed their time and effort.

The two-day program gave students an opportunity to explore the nation’s founding documents and the people behind them as the country prepares to mark 250 years since the Declaration of Independence in 2026.

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