Mary Butler DAR will hear Northern RR story next Monday

GILMANTON — The Mary Butler Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hear the story of the Northern Railroad when it holds its annual Guest Night dinner on Monday, October 17 at 7 p.m. at the Gilmanton Community Church.

Ken Cushing who will discuss, through a series of photographs, the history of the Northern Railroad. Cushing is presently working on a book about the railroad including the effect it had on business and economic growth.

State Regent Laura McCrillis Kessler will also be a special guest.

Women interested in membership or learning more about the Mary Butler Chapter of the DAR should call 293-0429.

The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution was founded in 1890 to promote patriotism, preserve American history, and support better education for our nation's children. Its members are descended from the patriots who won American independence during the Revolutionary War. With more than 165,000 members in approximately 3,000 chapters worldwide, DAR is one of the world's largest and most active service organizations. To learn more about the work of today's DAR, visit www.DAR.org.