Today's DAR
In celebration of the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States, the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution is proud to announce a collaboration with the William G. Pomeroy Foundation to establish and launch a new historic marker program to commemorate points of interest significant to Revolutionary America.
The William G. Pomeroy Foundation is a private, philanthropic organization located in Syracuse, N.Y., and committed to supporting the celebration and preservation of community history. As the nation’s leading funder of historic roadside markers, the Pomeroy Foundation has awarded nearly 2,000 grants for markers and bronze plaques in 46 states and Washington, D.C. To learn more about the Pomeroy Foundation, please visit wgpfoundation.org.
The multiyear marker program, which has been named “Revolutionary America 1775-1783,” coincides with the celebrations leading up to and during the nation’s 250th anniversary in 2026. The NSDAR will receive funding from the Pomeroy Foundation for at least 250 historic markers for sites across the country beginning in 2022 and continuing through 2027.
These distinct markers will feature a medium blue background with buffed tan lettering, colors which represent and honor those worn by General George Washington’s regiment during the Revolutionary War. It is hoped also that the blue background will make the markers more visible from the street and encourage travelers to stop and read them. Each marker will also display a DAR Insignia at the top, as well as the program’s name, “Revolutionary America 1775-1783.”
Marker grant applications are open to all DAR chapters nationwide. Think outside the box, and even outside the original 13 states; what was happening in your community and surrounding areas during the American Revolution? DAR chapters are also encouraged to identify sites of interest that celebrate stories of underrepresented Patriots to bring more awareness to the events and contributions of lesser-known people who helped to secure the nation’s independence. Work with local and state historians and historical societies for assistance with research when considering a potential location.
To apply for a “Revolutionary America 1775-1783” marker, DAR chapters should contact the Office of the Historian General by email at [email protected] only. A marker application form tailored especially to this marker program will be provided. No other DAR marker applications will be accepted for this special marker program. Grants will be awarded for sites that have not already been recognized with war memorials, statues, signage, and other commemorations.
We are very pleased to introduce this new marker program and hope DAR chapters nationwide take advantage of this unique educational and patriotic opportunity.
