The Congress Schedule and Special Events

Denise Doring VanBuren, President General

It’s time to share more exciting news about the 131st Continental Congress! Previously we discussed an overview of what you can expect and some details about the updated Credentials and Registrations processes. Today I will share some information about the schedule for the week of Congress.

We are excited to get back to in-person events! They will take place at DAR Headquarters, the official convention hotel the JW Marriott and select other nearby locations. The eight official ceremonies and business sessions in DAR Constitution Hall will be livestreamed on the Congress Website. There will be no other online events this year.

Online Schedule

The 131st Continental Congress Tentative Schedule will be posted online with the launch of the Congress Website on April 15, 2022. In addition to enabling online Registration, the platform will include information about how to purchase tickets to select National events. The schedule will also list contact information and instructions for how to purchase tickets for state, club and other events.

Highlights of the Tentative Schedule

The tentative schedule will be posted on the Congress Website on April 15 at www.dar.org/Congress; it should be considered subject to change leading up to the week of Congress. Be sure to check the online schedule frequently for the most up-to-date information about the events, including the following.

Official Ceremonies and Business Sessions:

  • Opening Night Ceremony—Wednesday, June 29
  • Morning Business Session—Thursday, June 30
  • Education Awards Night Ceremony—Thursday, June 30
  • Morning Business Session—Friday, July 1
  • Historic Preservation Night Ceremony—Friday, July 1
  • Morning Business Session—Saturday, July 2
  • National Defense Night Ceremony—Saturday, July 2
  • Memorial Service and Installation Ceremony—Sunday, July 3

* Please note that formal ceremonies will be held in Constitution Hall each night Wednesday through Saturday. Saturday morning’s business session will conclude with the Report of the Tellers Committee.

National All-Member Luncheons:

  • Patriotism Luncheon—Wednesday, June 29
  • Historic Preservation Luncheon—Thursday, June 30
  • Education Luncheon—Friday, July 1

Committee Luncheons:

  • Units Overseas Bazaar and Luncheon—Thursday, June 30
  • Junior Membership Luncheon—Saturday, July 2
  • American Indians Luncheon—Saturday, July 2

Donor Recognition Events:

  • Gift Acceptance Ceremony—Tuesday, June 28
  • Heritage Club Breakfast—Wednesday, June 29
  • Heritage Club Luncheon—Wednesday, June 29
  • Founders Club Celebration—Friday, July 1
  • Swanky Sustaining Supporter Pop-Up Lounge — Saturday, July 2
  • President General’s Project Patriot and Benefactor Reception— Saturday, July 2

Special Events:

  • President General’s Plaque and Portrait Dedication— Tuesday, June 28
  • DAR Book Club—Tuesday, June 28
  • Committee Showcase—Saturday, July 2
  • Congress Reception—Saturday, July 2

Ongoing Events:

  • President General’s Project Sales: Wednesday, June 29–Saturday, July 2
  • Junior Shoppe Sales: Monday, June 27–Saturday, July 2
  • Congress Shops Sales: Tuesday, June 28–Sunday, July 3
  • DAR Store Sales: Monday, June 27–Sunday, July 3

You won’t want to miss the 131st Continental Congress! It has been three years since we gathered in person for Continental Congress in 2019. We have so much of which to be proud -- and I cordially invite you to join us for a grand and fitting celebration of our shared achievements. 

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