On March 2, 1910, seventeen ladies met at the home of Mrs. Louis H. Jones for the preliminary organization of a chapter in St. Petersburg. Mrs. Jones was chosen regent. A number of meetings were held in which the name Princess Hirrihigua was selected, and the Palm Blossom was chosen as the chapter flower.  Mrs. C. W. Springstead presented a gavel made from a tree at Mount Vernon, which we use to this day.

 

On April 25, 1910, the chapter was organized. The name Princess Hirrihigua is in honor of an Indian girl who rescued Spanish explorer Juan Ortiz from the vengeance of her father, Hirrihigua.

 

For over ten decades, Princess Hirrihigua Chapter has made a positive impact in the community as we have upheld the DAR mission of promoting patriotism, supporting education, and historic preservation.

On May 20th, 2023, Dr. Marianne Mathewson-Chapman became our 64th Regent of our chapter, in her own words her plans for our chapter are, "I see our chapter spreading the word about Revolutionary War patriots as so many do not have a clue concerning our history. I would like to be involved in teaching grade school students about our country's struggle for freedom. I am also interested in the wives and women who participated in the American Revolution yet received little recognition for their efforts or even injuries. They were brave women. Since I am a veteran, I want us all to be more involved in the Women's veteran programs."

 

We have accomplished wonderful things. We have more good work to do. Please consider joining us in our second century of service.

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