Archive - May 2017

Rhonda Kren, Idaho State Regent
Again flying to Spokane, Washington for the Idaho State Conference, Rhonda Kren, State Regent, I enjoyed a serendipitous drive across western Washington to arrive in Lewiston, Idaho, the Territorial Capital of Idaho, and the Eastern most port city of the Pacific Ocean. This is a city rich in the history...
Julie Pittmann, Washington State Regent
Arriving in Spokane, Washington just in time to miss lunch, I settled into my room, ate a salad thoughtfully provided by the Washington Daughters, Julie Pittmann, State Regent, then hurried to catch the last few reports of Chapter Regents at the noon event. I found the hotel’s red white and...
Stacie Newton, DAR Library Director
Many members who come to Continental Congress bring research questions for themselves or to help other members or prospective members of their chapters. They hope to be able to use the resources in the DAR Library and the Seimes Technology Center to find the documentation needed to complete a DAR...
Jane Lee Hamman, Montana State Regent
After a few very busy days at home, I left Denver with cloudy, overcast skies preventing me the beautiful mountain vista flying into Bozeman, Montana. The State Regent, Jane Lee Hamman planned a wonderful conference and it was especially meaningful to see and visit long standing friends. Bozeman has many...
Tracy Robinson, DAR Director of Archives and History
The Office of the Historian General is very pleased to announce the gift of a valuable 18th-century document to the Americana Collection . A petition asking Brigadier General Henry Knox for an increase in salaries and daily provisions signed July 9, 1777, by 61 workers of Springfield Artillery, Springfield, Mass...
Elizabeth Townsend on behalf of Peggy Norton, Colorado State Regent
Departing Salt Lake City early Saturday morning, I anticipated seeing friends in Colorado for the official visit to my home state. Friendship is certainly the reason most of us continue to be active and involved in the work of the DAR. We need to continue to establish those connections with...
Alexandra McKeever, DAR Museum and Office of Development Administrative Assistant
One of a museum’s most important duties is caring for the objects in its collection. This involves ensuring they are stored in a safe environment, and are conserved if and when they need it. Museums are responsible for holding their collections in public trust for future generations. The primary goal...
Brenda Reeder, Utah State Regent
Departing Philadelphia following the Museum of the American Revolution opening, my arrival in Salt Lake City was late in the evening. After a night’s rest I enjoyed touring the renovated Family History Research Library and exploring the first floor Discovery Center. I have many memories of scrolling through microfilm for...
Cynthia Weatherby, National Vice Chairman, Daughters Tribute Project
Sunday, May 14 is Mother’s Day, the celebration of mothers everywhere. This special day is set aside to say "thank you for all that you do, for all that you've done, for shaping me into the person I am and the person I will become." As a service organization that...
Genora Canon, New Mexico State Regent
Following a week of Executive Committee meetings in Washington, DC, I departed Reagan Airport and had a brief stop in Denver before flying south to Albuquerque, NM for a wonderful visit with the New Mexico Daughters. Many members are not aware that New Mexico was the residence of patriot ancestors...