Today's DAR
The 133rd Continental Congress is approaching quickly, and I cannot wait to gather with all of you at DAR Headquarters. This year we have a couple of new and special events I’d like to call your attention to – I hope you will plan to join and learn something new! These events are free and open to all attendees. Remember to explore the entire Congress Schedule at www.dar.org/Congress.
Gift Acceptance Ceremony
June 25, 2024
1:00 PM-2:00 PM
Hosted by the Office of Development, this lovely ceremony features the presentations of tangible items (books, papers, antiques, etc.) to the National Society, the DAR Library, the Americana Collection and Archives, and the DAR Museum. The Gift Acceptance Ceremony is to provide an opportunity for recognition of the donors of these gifts to be photographed with the donation and the appropriate Executive Officer.
For more information, contact Sandy Pollack at [email protected]
DAR Genealogy Commission Forum
June 25, 2024
1:00 PM-2:30 PM
The DAR Genealogy Commission Forum will spotlight the nine genealogy-related committees. The nine involved are DAR DNA Network, Application Task Force, Lineage Research, Volunteer Genealogists, DAR Genealogy Preservation, Genealogical Records, Patriot Records, Specialty Research, and the Genealogy Research Institute. DAR DNA Network and Specialty Research will have presentations highlighting their work while the other committees will update attendees on what's new in their projects and activities. Registrar General Cindy Parnell will also be in attendance.
For more information, contact Jeannine Dobbins at [email protected]
Historian and Chaplain General Forum
June 26, 2024
9:00 AM-10:30 AM
For the first time the Chaplain and Historian will host a working forum for all members to come and learn how to conduct a beautiful memorial, wreath laying ceremony, dedication, or commemoration event; including developing the script, program, protocol, timing etc. The Chaplain General and Historian General will share new updates including the Historian General Marker Card Project. And the DAR Archivists will present a session on copyright, citations and references.
For more information, contact Suzanne M. Heske at [email protected]
Library 75th Anniversary Celebration
June 26, 2024
2:00 PM-3:00 PM
Daughters are invited to join President General, Pamela Wright, and Librarian General, Cynthia McNamara, in the DAR Library for a Jubilee Celebration. This event will commemorate the momentous move of DAR Library to its present location in Memorial Continental Hall 75 years ago. There will be special guests, presentations, and, most importantly, reveals of the many projects underway to update the library’s capabilities and to refresh its magnificence for the next 75 years. Our DAR Library is truly the star of Memorial Continental Hall and it’s been thrilling to join the President General in her efforts to restore this stunning building for future generations of Daughters. It will be our honor to share what your continued generosity has made possible. We look forward to seeing you there!
For more information, contact Cynthia McNamara at [email protected]
Get to Know the DAR Museum
June 28, 2024
4:00 PM-6:00 PM
Hosted by the Curator of Education, Kevin Lukacs, this session offers an opportunity to learn more about how the museum functions, how it engages the DAR and local community, what exciting projects are being worked on, and different ways to support the museum - from volunteering, to donating objects, to buying books! The event is free of charge, but pre-registration is encouraged. Pre-register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/get-to-know-the-dar-museum-tickets-820123019027.
For more information, contact Kevin Lukacs at [email protected]
Congress Pre-Registration closes on June 1 – register here today and join us for the 133rd Continental Congress!
