Today's DAR
It was a wonderful honor to attend the 244 th anniversary of the Battle of Yorktown where Cornwallis surrendered the British troops to George Washington and his French and Spanish allies, effectively ending the Revolutionary War. Many members of the National Board, led by our President General, Ginnie Sebastian Storage...
Archive - October 2025
I am thrilled to have Pamela Wright, our Honorary President General and America 250! Committee National Chair, share this blog post today with some exciting updates for our members as we prepare for the United States Semiquincentennial in 2026. Now is the perfect time for our DAR chapters and states...
Over 150 Daughters serving in various leadership positions, including the National Board of Management and the National Chairs, gathered at DAR Headquarters October 8-10 for illuminating workshops and breakout sessions. Special guest speaker, Kim Weitkamp, conducted three productive leadership sessions. A crowd favorite, “Steady Hands in Changing Times”, explored ways...
As we approach the end of 2025, the DAR Museum is eagerly beginning preparations for the next chapter of Fighting for Freedom: Black Craftspeople and the Pursuit of Independence, organized in partnership with the Black Craftspeople Digital Archive. Beginning in Fall 2026, Fighting for Freedom will commence a multi-year road...
It was a great honor to represent Ginnie Sebastian Storage, President General, at the Navy 250 Homecoming Gala on October 11, 2025. I was joined by Cindy Addison, Historian General, Holly Blair, Librarian General, Janet McFarland, Past Corresponding General, and Junelle Mongno, Past Reporter General to represent DAR. The gala...
On October 11, DAR not only celebrated our 135th anniversary but also the 10th Annual National DAR Day of Service — and once again, our members and chapters across the country joyfully answered the call to serve! This special anniversary was more than just a celebration — it was a...
In September, close to 500 attendees joined us in DAR Constitution Hall for the Spain and the Birth of American Democracy Symposium, a two day event created in collaboration with the Queen Sofia Spanish Institute that included lectures from world renowned scholars. Among the distinguished speakers were Richard L. Kagan...
The “Gem of Gunter Mountain” shone brightly as Kate Duncan Smith DAR School celebrated its 101 st Dedication Day on October 3 rd. Established by the Alabama Society DAR in 1924, KDS has lit the path of success for generations of children. To kick off the 2025 Dedication Day events...
On October 11, 2015, DAR launched the inaugural National DAR Day of Service in honor of the organization’s 125th anniversary. Chapters across the nation united to carry out meaningful service projects in their communities, reflecting the DAR’s enduring mission to promote historic preservation, education, and patriotism. Now, in 2025, we...