The Pennsylvania Log Cabin

The Pennsylvania Log Cabin on the KDS DAR School campus was constructed by local folks in 1935 in one of Alabama's last old fashioned "house raisings."  As was typical of pioneer custom, it was built on a stone foundation with 200 peeled yellow pine logs, 8" in diameter and forty feet long. Originally built as a library and later used as the KDS DAR School Administrative Office, today the Log Cabin is being used as a "Heritage Hall" Archives & Museum for area historical documents, antiques and photos.

KDS Essay Winners

The Gunter Mountain Chapter has conducted the American History Essay Contest, open to KDS Middle School students, for the past four years, and the Christopher Columbus Essay Contest, open to KDS High School students, for the past three years. The chapter will present the winners with $50 US Savings Bonds, medals and certificates during the awards programs in May. The American History essayists who placed second and third will be presented medals and certificates in May also.   

Lance Bass and Heather Green

There is always much anticipation associated with my travels to DAR state conferences, and I cannot wait to visit with dear friends of the school and meet with new friends as I travel throughout the country this spring.  

 "I always meet the nicest people in Mississippi!" This was the caption of a photo I posted to my Facebook page back in February. Imagine my surprise during the Mississippi State DAR Conference in Jackson when on opening night I spotted Lance Bass of the music group NSync. 

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Given that Kate Duncan Smith DAR School was founded by the Alabama Society in 1924, it seems only logical that Alabama Daughters would be some of the most loyal supporters of the school.  This is one reason the annual ASDAR Conference is such an important event for KDS.  It's also just a great opportunity to visit with friends from across the state and to showcase the students who have the privilege of attending Alabama's DAR School. 

During the three-day conference, KDS representatives man a sales booth and talk with interested ladies about the projects and programs of the school.  Brochures and other promotional and informational materials are distributed as well.

Due to circumstances beyond our control, the website www.kdsdar.com may be unavailable at this time.  However, www.kdsdar.org and www.kdsdar.net have exactly the same content and will be available from now on. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We have begun the change to have all promotional materials printed with the new website information.

3-Day Coconut Cake - Jean Selvage

1 box Duncan Hines Golden Butter Cake Mix cooked as directed in 2 round cake pans. Cool and slice each layer into two layers.

Mix:

1 package (12 oz.) frozen coconut

1 carton (8 oz.) cream cheese

1 cup sugar

Reserve one cup of this mixture and frost between layers. To the reserved frosting, add 1 carton (8 oz.) Cool-whip. Cover top and sides of cake. Put cake in the refrigerator for 3 days in a Tupperware cake container or any that fits securely. Bring to room temperature before serving.

Jean Selvage worked at KDS from 1892 to 1996 as custodian and greenhouse manager. She is also known for her homemaking skills. The hand-sewn casserole covers and jams and jellies she made were popular items at Continental Congress and the KDS Dedication craft shows for many years.