JACOB GASKINS CHAPTER, NSDAR
North Canton, Ohio
Welcome to the Jacob Gaskins Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR or DAR), where we honor the legacy of our nation’s patriots through historic preservation, education, and patriotism. Our members are dedicated to celebrating American history and making a positive impact in our local community. Join us as we preserve the past and inspire future generations.
The Jacob Gaskins Chapter, NSDAR, invites you to take part in Wreaths Across America.
Help us reach our goal of 300 wreaths sponsored and join us in December of 2026, as we lay wreaths in a moving ceremony of remembrance at North Canton Cemetery. With your support, we will honor the service and sacrifice of the 300+ veterans laid to rest there.
SPONSOR A WREATH, HONOR A HERO
Wreaths are available for purchase at a cost of $17 each. For every wreath purchased, $5 returns to the chapter to support local projects.
WREATH SALES
Businesses and corporations can partner with us to make a greater impact and ensure every veteran is remembered.
SPONSORSHIPS
The DAR is dedicated to preserving America’s historic documents, artifacts, and landmarks for future generations.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
EDUCATION
The DAR supports educational initiatives that inspire learning and celebrate our nation’s rich history.
The DAR promotes patriotism by honoring the sacrifices of those who fought for American independence.
PATRIOTISM
WHO WE ARE
The Jacob Gaskins Chapter, NSDAR, was officially organized on May 17, 2025, in North Canton, Ohio, with 30 founding members. Named in honor of Jacob Gaskins, a former enslaved man who became a landowner, voter, and Underground Railroad operator in Plain Township, Stark County, Ohio, the chapter celebrates his legacy while promoting DAR’s commitment to historic preservation, education, and patriotism.
JACOB GASKINS CHAPTER, NSDAR
BY THE NUMBERS
41
CHAPTER MEMBERS
5
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
52
CONFIRMED PATRIOTS
1,486
SERVICE TO AMERICA HOURS
JOIN US
Visit the Membership page of the National DAR website for more information.
Interested in learning more about our chapter? Think you may have an ancestor who qualifies you for membership? Provide us with your contact information, and we will be in touch shortly. Our registrar is ready to help you learn more about your family’s history. You can also find resources on the Genealogy page of the National DAR website.
A Patriot, per the DAR, is someone who aided in the effort to gain American independence by serving or directly assisting in the Revolutionary War effort. Any woman showing a direct, ancestral connection to a Patriot is eligible for membership.