Today's DAR
One hundred years ago, the 19th 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 for the right to vote, as well as other women who broke down barriers, during Women’s History Month.
Remembering the Ladies: Women’s History Celebration at the DAR Museum
The DAR Museum’s Education team is hard at work planning for our annual Women’s History Celebration, to be held this year on March 14, 2020. This event celebrates the contributions of women who sparked change. We partner with other historic sites and organizations to present informative and engaging activities for visitors. This program, which is in its third year, brings hundreds of visitors to DAR Headquarters to learn about groundbreaking women.
This year, attendees can learn more about DAR members who advocated for women’s suffrage, discover inspirational artists, and learn more about other outstanding American women.
Interested in learning more about Nellie Bly and Elizabeth Bisland’s race around the world? Stop by the “Explorers” station and participate in your own race around the DAR Museum! You can compete to see who will take home the title of the “Fastest Explorer” around the building. Then try out the board game, Round the World with Nellie Bly, reproduced from the original 1890 game in the museum’s collection.
Any budding scientists want to learn more about botany? Make sure you visit the “Scientists” station to learn about Ynes Mexia (1870-19380), the D.C.-born botanist who travelled the world to discover new plant species. Then test your skills at creating the best seed for dispersal! The museum’s collection includes books on botany like those Ynes studied, as it was one of the first scientific disciplines open to women.
The DAR Museum is partnering with the DAR Department of Archives and History and the National Museum of Women in the Arts for this event. The Celebration is free to the public and includes many activities/stations for visitors to explore. Can’t make it this year? Plan now to join us in 2021, and you can check out our online Calendar of Events for plenty of upcoming events at the DAR Museum. We look forward to welcoming you, and we thank you for the ongoing support that enables us to create these exhibits and events in support of our DAR mission.
