Archive - November 2019

Denise Doring VanBuren, President General
Somewhere between the much-anticipated arrival of loved ones and the last savory forkful of pumpkin pie, we will each invariably pause at some point on Thanksgiving Day to count our blessings. For many of us, we will be lucky enough to place robust health, good fortune and supportive family high...
Amanda Vasquez, DAR Archivist
Have you ever wanted to search the DAR Americana Collection or images from the NSDAR Archives from the comfort of your home? Good news! We have been working behind the scenes to make this happen. We are delighted to report that we have also updated the DAR Department of Archives...
Denise Doring VanBuren, President General
I am exceptionally grateful for the interest that so many of you have expressed in the exciting construction facet of the VanBuren President General’s Project, and I wanted to take an opportunity to provide you with a high-level overview on the massive undertaking. It has been my dream that we...
Aubrey Williams, National Chair, DAR Magazine
During the holiday season, you may be stumped when thinking of the perfect gift for the people on your shopping list. Have you ever considered gifting our own American Spirit magazine ? American Spirit is a beautifully designed, award-winning publication that shares our National Society’s love of American history, preservation...
Katie Cannon, DAR Museum Curator of Education
Whodunnit? That’s what DAR Museum guests had to figure out at the October 24 event Get a Clue: A Murder Mystery Evening. Guests to this sold-out event became detectives to figure out the suspect, weapon, and room where the murder took place. The twist? The rooms were all period rooms...
Denise Doring VanBuren, President General
November 11 is the day set aside on our national calendar to honor our veterans – a solemn pause from the rush of life to thank the men and women who have worn the uniform of our nation in order to protect our freedoms. I thank you for recognizing them...
Clare Marshall, DAR Genealogy Assistant Director, Applications & GEP Program Coordinator
It’s exciting to share that the Genealogy Department has created a series of short reference videos to aid in the preparation and submission of DAR Applications and Supplementals. These video clips are only 3-5 minutes long and cover a wide variety of topics. The goal is to provide information on...