Countdown to Congress!

The 134th Continental Congress is almost upon us! Before you travel to National Headquarters in Washington D.C., to reunite with friends from near and far, please review these important reminders!

• Check-in and on-site registration are available starting Monday, June 23 from 11 a.m. through 6 p.m. in the We the People Dining Hall on the lower level of the Administration building. See the rest of the week’s registration hours in the Congress Schedule.
• Please be aware that you MUST have your registration badge with you to enter any of the DAR buildings. When you arrive please head straight to the We The People Dining Hall on the lower level of the Administration Building.
• The historic restoration of Memorial Continental Hall is now complete! Please take time to explore these beautiful spaces.
• Since we are always on the go, be sure to download the Congress app via the App Store or Google Play to your smartphone or tablet to have all the Congress information at your fingertips. Click here to find out how to install the app.
• Take a look at the Congress schedule for an overview of all the exciting events throughout the week.
• We are thrilled to have an incredible group of honorees and speakers for you this year! Click here to learn about our featured presenters and award winners for our evening ceremonies.
• Take a look at the Congress Insider’s Guide to view the State of the Society, the Congress Herald and more useful Congress Information!
• Delegates have assigned seating in Constitution Hall. Remember to take your seats early so that you can enjoy the band concert starting at 7 p.m. All seats are considered available once the doors open for general admission ticket holders.
• Summer in D.C. is here! Be ready for cool indoors and hot and humid outdoors. Please keep in mind that sometimes Headquarters can get chilly. Because it is a historic building trying to cool down from the summer heat, more areas in the building are colder than others. So, it is a good idea to bring a light jacket, sweater, or wrap. Wearing layers is key for a comfortable Congress!
• This week you can find terrific gifts and other special items for sale! In the Constitution Hall Lobby, you will find the DAR Insignia Store, the Junior Shoppe, the Museum shop, and the President General’s Project Sales. Additionally, the President General’s Project Sales will be located in the JW Marriott lobby. In the Texas Lone Star Lounge at Constitution Hall, you will also find the Congress shops with their wide array of specialty vendors. Finally, don’t miss the DAR Store on the lower level of the Administration Building.
• Feeling hungry and looking for a place to share a bite to eat with friends? There are plenty of convenient options for food near Headquarters – find some of them here.
• Explore the current DAR Museum exhibit, “Fighting for Freedom" which seeks to embrace the stories of all those who pursued independence by exploring the lives and experiences of Black craftspeople and artisans from the 18th and 19th centuries.
• Fill out a Continental Congress Press Release Request form so that your local media can be alerted to your members’ presence at Congress.
• Follow along with Congress Social Media on Facebook and Instagram and use the hashtags #TodaysDARCC #ShareMyDARCC25 #DARCC25 when posting about Congress.
• Take time to learn more about the 134th Continental Congress Candidates for National Office. This year we will hold elections for Executive Office and the Office of Vice Presidents General. 

I can’t wait to see all of you dazzle at the 134th Continental Congress! If you are unable to make it this year, you can follow along with the Congress Herald and the Congress evening ceremonies via our livestream. Just a few more days until we can all celebrate together!