Archive - August 2025

Holly Blair, Librarian General
I am honored to introduce myself to you as the 46th Librarian General. It is exciting to be a part of the Storage Administration. Together we will accomplish much and leave legacies for those following us. I want to share my DAR story with you. I have always loved history...
Ginnie Sebastian Storage, President General
In just a few short weeks, DAR will host a landmark event at our National Headquarters as part of the lead-up to America’s 250th anniversary. From Friday, September 19, to Saturday, September 20, the DAR will proudly co-host the Spain and the Birth of American Democracy Symposium at DAR Constitution...
Anthony Startz, National Chair, Chapter Development Commission
The 45th International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies (IAJGS) International Conference on Jewish Genealogy was held in Fort Wayne, Indiana, August 10th to the 14th at the Grand Wayne Convention Center with close proximity to the Allen County Public Library. The IAJGS is an umbrella organization of more than 90...
Cindy Addison, Historian General
For most of my life, I was unaware I had Revolutionary War ancestors, always believing we were a family of immigrants, though my mom did keep telling me we were “Pennsylvania Dutch”. Who knew what that was! Mom couldn’t define it. My grandmother wasn’t into family history, and my grandfather...
Ginnie Storage, President General & Pamela Wright, Honorary President General and National Chair, America 250! Committee
DAR is thrilled to announce an updated America 250! Logo. As we near America’s 250 th anniversary it was important to make an update to freshen this brand that will be used widely across our Society. This refreshed design retains the spirit of the original, while aligning more closely with...
Marcy Carter-Lovick, Registrar General
Thank you for the opportunity to serve you as Registrar General 2025-2028. The Office of the Registrar General, with almost 50 highly trained genealogists, processes and verifies new and supplemental applications. It is a privilege to partner with you to Illuminate our Legacy during the Storage Administration. My parents created...
Gina LaCroix, Treasurer General
It is with humble pride and honor to serve as the Treasurer General in the Storage Administration. Our President General has selected her Executive Committee of many very talented and professional Daughters. The Treasurer General has charge of the National Society’s funds and investments; she is supported by the staff...