KDS DAR School
100th Dedication Day
October 2-4, 2024
KDS DAR School and the Gunter Mountain Community are excited to welcome the
Daughters of the American Revolution and guests to the school's 100th Dedication Day!
A Tentative Dedication Day Schedule is below.
Much care is being taken to ensure this Dedication Day is special, and we hope to make your visit to our campus memorable and enjoyable.​​
For those staying overnight, below is a list of Accommodations Options.
Be sure to mention the group name/code when booking.
Also below is a list of Restaurants that can accommodate groups.
Join in the 100th Anniversary of Kate Duncan Smith DAR School!
Please email kdsdar@nehp.net or call our office at 256-728-4236
if you have any questions or need assistance.
Tentative Schedule​
Wednesday, October 2
5:00-7:00 pm Welcome Reception, Becker Hall, KDS Campus
Sponsored by the Alabama Society DAR
Thursday, October 3
8:15 am Depart hotels for KDS campus
9:00 am Welcome to KDS!, Central Parking Lot
9:45 am Orientation and J.A.C. Program, DAR Lunchroom
10:45 am-12:00 pm Campus Tours, Classroom Visits, Stars & Stripes Service Stations
12:00 pm Lunch, DAR Lunchroom
12:45 pm-2:00 pm Campus Tours, Classroom Visits, Stars & Stripes Service Stations
2:00 pm KDS Board of Trustees Meeting, Becker Hall
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Arts & Crafts Show, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., sponsored by the KDS Art Department
Doris Pike White Gymnasium
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Evening KDS DAR School 100th Anniversary Gala*
*The Gala is a separate ticketed event and is not included in the Dedication Day registration form.
If you would like to attend the Gala, tickets may be purchased here.
Please note: there are a limited number of tickets for the Gala.
For dining options, a list of area restaurants can be found here.
Friday, October 4
9:00 am 100th Dedication Day Program, Burkey Center
11:30 am Famous Basket Lunch, DAR Lunchroom
1:00 pm 100th Anniversary Project Dedication, KDS Centennial Campus Commons
3:30 pm Alabama Society DAR Board of Management Meeting, Becker Hall
6:30 pm Football Game, Patriots Stadium
Arts & Crafts Show, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., sponsored by the KDS Art Department
Doris Pike White Gymnasium
LODGING
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LODGING WITH KDS ROOM BLOCKS
Hampton Inn – Guntersville, 256-582-4176
16.7 miles (approx. 23 minutes) to school
Group Name: KDS DAR 100th Anniversary
Tuesday, October 1 – Friday, October 4
$159.00 rate plus 12% tax and $3 per room night surcharge
Booking Link: https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/gvealhx-dar-6fdef9bb-adf4-465f-bf99-f1909a145242/
Fairfield Inn & Suites Albertville, 256-660-2396
20.9 miles (approx. 32 minutes) to school
Group Name: KDS DAR School 100th Anniversary
Wednesday, October 2 - Saturday, October 5
$159 rate plus 12% tax and $3 per room night surcharge
Booking Link: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1699903092212&key=GRP&app=resvlink
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Hampton Inn – Albertville, 256-857-3001
24 miles (approx. 34 minutes) to school
Group Name: KDS DAR School Dedication Day
Wednesday, October 2 – Thursday, October 3
$139.00 rate plus 12% tax and $3 per room night surcharge
Hampton Inn – Hampton Cove, 256-532-2110
24.3 miles (approx. 28 minutes) to school
Group Name: DAR School Dedication Day
Wednesday, October 2 – Friday, October 4
$149.00 rate
Booking Link: https://group.hamptoninn.com/clmxqu
Hampton Inn – Scottsboro, 256-259-5200
22.6 miles (approx. 25 minutes) to school
Group Name: Daughters of the American Revolution Group Code: DRS
Wednesday, October 2 – Friday, October 4
$150.00 (W, Th) and $125.00 (F) rate
LOCAL RENTALS
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ReTreet Glamping Resort, 256-273-3174
6.8 miles (approx. 8 minutes) to school
Event Booking Code: OCTOBERDAR10
Conveniently Located Home
4 miles (approx. 6 minutes (to school)
3 Bedrooms – 6 beds – 2 baths
Cozy Cottage
5.3 miles (approx. 7 minutes) to school
1 Bedroom - 1 queen bed, 1 sofa bed, 1 couch, 1 air mattress
Lake Access Cabin
8.5 miles (approx. 13 minutes) to school
1 Bedroom – 2 beds
https://airbnb.com/h/privatelakeaccessgville
Cabin Creek Cottage
4.5 miles (approx. 6 minutes) to school
2 Bedrooms – 2 beds
Rattler Ridge
3 Bedroom – 4 beds
4.5 miles (approx. 8 minutes) to school
https://rattlerridge.com/house-1-rattler-ridge
Dove Creek Farm
6.2 miles (approx. 9 minutes) to school
1 Bedroom – 2 beds; 1 Bedroom – 3 beds
256-470-1616
Restaurants for Groups
Guntersville Locations: Papa Dubi’s 9510 US Hwy 431 Albertville, AL 35950 256-894-7878 Cracker Barrel 11635 US Hwy 431 Guntersville, AL 35976 256-894-3391 Julia’s Mexican 12844 US Hwy 431 Guntersville, AL 35976 256-486-9121 Crawmama’s 5002 Webb Villa Guntersville, AL 35976 256-582-0484 Wintzell’s Oyster House 14455 US Hwy 431 Guntersville, AL 35976 256-582-5600 Top O’ the River 7004 Val Monte Drive Guntersville, AL 35976 256-582-4567
Scottsboro Locations: Buena Vista 24663 John T Reid Parkway Scottsboro, AL 35768 256-574-3543 Ruby Tuesday 252 Micah Way Scottsboro, AL 35769 256-574-2619 The Docks 1165 Ed Hembree Drive Scottsboro, AL 35769 256-574-3071 50 Taters 1497 County Park Road Scottsboro, AL 35769 256-259-3222
Hampton Cove Locations: Buena Vista 3045 Mountain Cove Blvd SE Owens Crossroads, AL 35763 256-533-9890 Walton’s Southern Table 4901 Whitesburg Drive Huntsville, AL 35802 256-203-2979 LongHorn Steakhouse 2732 Carl T Jones Drive SE Huntsville, AL 35802 256-882-2611 Red Robin 2720 Carl T Jones Drive SE Huntsville, AL 35802 256-650-1367 Chili’s 2740 Carl T Jones Drive SE Huntsville, AL 35802 256-882-1230
