Archive - February 2026

Ginnie Sebastian Storage, President General
February is a month of celebration and reflection as we observe Presidents’ Day and honor the birthday of George Washington. I have been deeply honored to participate in several meaningful events this month that pay tribute to the steady leadership, courage and character that helped give birth to our beloved...
Cecile Wimberley, Corresponding Secretary General
The Storage Administration Executive Officers arrived in DC just ahead of winter storm Gianna and started official meetings bright and early on Saturday morning. Officers donned their snow boots and headed to headquarters for a weekend full of meetings including a report from our IT consultants regarding updates on our...
Audra Sombke, DAR Genealogy Director
As our dedicated team of genealogists at National Headquarters works to review and approve application papers, we are constantly looking at ways to improve our skill sets and showcase DAR’s genealogical resources to a wider audience. One of the ways we accomplish this is through attending, tabling, and sponsoring, various...
Allison Valvano, New York City Chapter Regent
There are few traditions as meaningful, or as joyful, as gathering together to honor the true partnership of George and Martha Washington. This year on January 24 th, the New York City Chapter had the pleasure of hosting our 130th George & Martha Washington Anniversary Luncheon, celebrating their 267th wedding...
Ginnie Sebastian Storage, President General
As we were planning for the Semiquincentennial, our National Society was inspired to think of commemoration efforts on a national level in addition to meaningful local celebrations occurring across the country. Thanks to the foresight of our DAR Founders in securing the location of our beautiful National Headquarters in Washington...