Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The DAR Excellence is Historic Preservation Award recognizes outstanding individuals and organizations that promote historic preservation in a myriad of ways. The recognition honors individuals and groups that have saved and/or preserved their local history, including the restoration of buildings, collections, significant objects, monuments, cemeteries, and other important artifacts.
Ann Crooker St. Clair Chapter, NSDAR awarded Bart Willenborg the DAR Excellence In Historic Preservation at their September meeting. This award recognized Bart for his generous part in returning a stone to the Ewington Cemetery in rural Effingham County this past spring. His willingness to assist and make sure history is preserved is a special trait. The Ann Crooker St. Clair Chapter was honored to present this award.
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