Recent Blog Posts

Denise Doring VanBuren, President General
National news headlines in recent weeks had shared the heartbreaking images of the tremendous flooding that devastated Jackson, Miss. And so, with my official visit with the Magnolia State Daughters scheduled to be held there, I was concerned for their safety and their ability to carry on with their 114...
Rebecca Quam, Curator of Education Outreach
One hundred years ago, the 19 th Amendment was officially ratified, stating that “the right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States on account of sex.” It is fitting, then, that the DAR Museum will honor those who fought...
Denise Doring VanBuren, President General
I am honored to announce that DAR is partnering with the Society of the Honor Guard of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to observe the upcoming Centennial of the Tomb on November 11, 2021. Chapters are encouraged to begin planning to join with other Americans to honor those who...
Kristine J. Wood, National Chair, DAR Service for Veterans & Grace King Ellsworth, National Vice Chair, Vietnam War Commemoration
Since the launch of the 50 th anniversary of the Vietnam War Commemoration in 2012, the Daughters of the American Revolution has been a committed commemorative partner, vowing to meet the primary objective to “Thank and honor Vietnam veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice, with distinct recognition...
Gail E. Terry, National Chair, Patriot Records Project
Rise and Shine and learn about the Patriot Records Project Committee ! This committee is working to index every name in the Revolutionary War era records available to the DAR. These records span a period of more than 75 years. In addition to indexing the names, we sometimes also capture...
Denise Doring VanBuren, President General
I am excited to tell you about an upcoming program at DAR Constitution Hall exclusively for our DAR members! View A Video Invitation from the President General On the evening of Wednesday, February 26, we are proud to be hosting an entertaining and educational conversation about the U.S. Constitution in...
Denise Doring VanBuren, President General
I’m so very pleased to share that members of your National Board of Management gathered from across the nation for a productive February 1 meeting, preceded by a busy week for your Executive Committee and sessions of the Long Range Planning Commission. I am most grateful to these women, who...
Genevieve Shishak, DAR Historian
The placement of markers is a tangible way for DAR members to honor and connect with Revolutionary War ancestors. It’s also a great way to raise public awareness of the Patriot’s grave and legacy. This effort is especially important now as part of the Our Patriots subcommittee of the America...
Zia Lowe, National Chair, Conservation Committee
Though it is one of our National Society's oldest committees, the Conservation Committee is addressing the most pressing environmental issues of today. Established in 1909 by the 18th Continental Congress, our committee focuses on protecting and conserving our natural resources. Our mission -- to educate members about pressing environmental issues...
Cynthia Sweeney, Librarian General
It is a joy for me to introduce an exciting new way to celebrate Our Patriots and raise awareness of the men and women who achieved American independence. We’re thrilled to launch our new DAR Book Club, which will feature nonfiction titles focused on the Colonial through the Federal periods...