Tales from the Archives: Celebrating Women's History Month with DAR Daughters of Distinction

March is Women’s History Month. The commemoration began in 1980 as Women’s History Week and was expanded to the full month in 1987. The purpose of Women’s History Month is to recognize women’s contributions to American culture and society throughout our history. This year’s theme is “Valiant Women of the Vote: Refusing to be Silenced.”

Many of you are familiar with our Dazzling Daughters list which honors accomplished DAR members, many of whom were tireless suffragists. Remarkable DAR members don’t stop there, though; our list of more than 100 women includes scientists, social reformers, artists, educators, and entertainers among many others.

Please see the nomination form for eligibility, criteria, and instructions. Also see our online Daughters of Distinction exhibit to get a feel for the quality of nominations we’re looking for to expand and improve the list of honorees.

Although we regret we cannot make the Americana Room exhibits available to in-person visitors right now, we are very much looking forward to the day we can welcome DAR members and others to explore the beautiful buildings and our exhibit spaces once again. In the meantime, please be sure to visit our online exhibit offerings at www.dar.org/archives.