Archive - June 2026

Ginnie Sebastian Storage, President General
It is my greatest pleasure to welcome you all to our National Headquarters for the 135th Continental Congress! What an excellent time it is to be a member of the DAR, as we celebrate the accomplishments and impact of our 190,000 members on the eve of our nation’s 250th anniversary...
Victoria "Vicki" Voris, National Chair, Continental Congress
Members and Guests, I am so pleased to Welcome you to the 135th Continental Congress, taking place in our beautiful DAR Headquarters complex on the brink of America 250! in our Nation’s Capital. What an exciting time to participate in our annual gathering, as Congress will prove to Illuminate Our...
Ginnie Sebastian Storage, President General
The 135th Continental Congress is just a few days away! Before you travel to National Headquarters in Washington D.C., to reunite with fellow members from near and far, please review these important reminders: Check-in and on-site registration are available starting Monday, June 22 from 11 a.m. through 6 p.m. in...
Sarah Ziker, Arizona State Regent
The 124th Arizona State Conference was a memorable celebration of service, friendship, and the enduring legacy of the Daughters who came before us. As the State Society commemorates its 125th anniversary, founded in 1901 while Arizona was still a territory, Daughters gathered from across the state to conduct business and...
Ginnie Sebastian Storage, President General
The 135th Continental Congress is fast approaching, and I am delighted to share more updates about our upcoming annual conference with you today. The Congress App The 135th Continental Congress App is now available! For those travelling to Washington, DC later this month, please download the Congress App to your...
Martha Burrell, Oregon State Regent
Oregon Daughters were excited to welcome President General Ginnie Sebastian Storage and South Carolina State Regent Alice Caskey to the 111 th OSSDAR State Conference May 14-16, 2026. Nearly 200 Daughters attended this year’s event, including 38 first-time attendees, as we Illuminated our Legacy in Oregon. Our conference started on...
Colleen Joyce, Recording Secretary General
This year at the 135th Continental Congress, delegates will elect one Honorary Vice President General and seven Vice Presidents General. This blog explains the qualifications for each position and introduces you to the women who seek to fill them. You may find further information regarding each of the individual candidates...
Jennifer Pond, National Chair, Service to America Committee
A highlight of Continental Congress is celebrating our accomplishments and shining a light on the service Daughters provide to communities worldwide. The Illuminating Our Service Committee Showcase at the JW Marriott on Friday night is the perfect way to do this! Join us from 7-9:30 p.m. for a free, come-and-go...
Lindsey Taylor Groves, Wyoming State Regent
The Wyoming State Society Daughters of the American Revolution recently gathered in Casper for our 111th State Conference, themed Illuminate Our Legacy, and it truly was a joyful and inspiring weekend filled with friendship, learning, and meaningful service. Members from across Wyoming came together to celebrate our shared mission of...
Pamela Wright, Honorary President General and America 250! National Chair
The 135th Continental Congress is just around the corner and during the historic celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, attendees will find themselves surrounded by once-in-a-generation opportunities to experience the nation’s capital at its most vibrant. While Continental Congress offers a full and meaningful schedule of official meetings and events, the...