"Obscurity in life and oblivion is too often the lot of the worthy – they pass away, and no 'storied stone' perpetuates the remembrance of the noble actions." So begins Edward Hector’s obituary published in the January 15, 1834 issue of the Norristown (Pa.) Register. The tribute goes on

The paintings, quilts, costumes, ceramics and many other items in the DAR Museum collection need special care to help preserve them for the future. The DAR Museum collection has more than 21,000 various objects in its holdings. How these objects are stored, handled and moved are critical factors that affect

The DAR Museum is pleased to launch a fresh batch of materials for use by teachers and students. All school materials are now accessible on this page of the website, which combines the previously existing resources with new offerings.

The new school materials fit into two categories: those meant for

“I powder with my brother ball most hero like do conquer all.” Variations of this verse can be found engraved on many powder horns from the 18th century, including in the collection of the DAR Museum. Used as a waterproof vessel to carry the gunpowder needed to fire

Every year, DAR Museum curators field hundreds of questions from members and the public alike. One of the more common is a variation on, “what do you need for the collection” or “is this item I have suitable for the collection?” This blog describes the types of things we are

Among the many designations given to the month of April is World Landscape Architecture Month. This should come with little surprise as many of us start to make our way outdoors this spring to work on our gardens.

Whether for growing food or for pleasure, landscapes and gardening were

March is Women’s History Month, and the DAR Museum has joined the commemoration by highlighting not only the achievements of many women in American history but also the objects in the DAR Museum collection that were made by women.

All of the programs are offered live through the internet, so

Each new museum acquisition is important to the collection. New objects tell a story that has not been told before or reveal something we have not seen in other artifacts. Each new addition to the museum brings us closer to a better understanding of the past.

One of the DAR

E Pluribus Unum – “out of many, one” – was first featured on the original 1776 design of the Great Seal of the United States and was formally adopted by the U.S. Congress as our nation’s official motto in 1782. The Latin phrase reminds us that from the original Thirteen

We all know that 2020 was a year like no other. We had to adapt very quickly to an ever-changing environment. We all learned the intricacies of the virtual world, had events cancelled and spent most of the year in our homes. One thing we all learned: how to adapt