The goal of Toll Gate Creek Chapter is to promote the objectives of
the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution:
1. To perpetuate the memory and spirit of the men and women
who achieved American Independence, by the acquisition and protection of historical spots and the erection of monuments; by the encouragement
of historical research in relation to the American Revolution and the publication of its results; by the preservation of documents
and relics, and of the records of the individual services of the Revolutionary soldiers and patriots; and by the promotion of celebrations
of all patriotic anniversaries;
2. To carry out the injunction of Washington in his farewell address to the American people,
“ to promote, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge,” thus developing an enlightened
public opinion, and affording to young and old such advantages as shall develop in them the largest capacity for performing the duties
of American citizens;
3. To cherish, maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom; to foster true patriotism and
love of county, and to aid in securing for mankind all the blessings of liberty.
