Archive - July 2026

Thanks to the overwhelming success of the Reinstatement Fee Waiver Initiative, we are pleased to announce that the program has been extended through the end of the Storage Administration or until 5,000 reinstatements have been processed, whichever comes first. The response to this initiative has been extraordinary. In 2025, DAR...

Today is the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence! On this Fourth of July, as fireworks light the night sky and families gather in celebration, we are reminded that the story of our nation has always been a story of connection. From its founding 250 years...

Our nation was built through acts of service, and from those earliest acts, a country was formed. As we approach the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence tomorrow, we are reminded that this legacy of service did not end with the founding generation. It continues today...

With just two days until Independence Day, take a moment to reflect on what our ancestors were experiencing at this very moment so many years ago — knowing that independence was within reach and that the future of a new nation rested in their hands. Today, we have a remarkable...

The countdown to America 250 is on! Join us this week as we honor our past, celebrate the present milestone anniversary, and look ahead with a renewed purpose. This once in a generation celebration reminds us that DAR’s mission is as important today as it has ever been, as we...