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I am eager to officially begin the 126th Continental Congress this evening at our Opening Night Ceremony. I am looking forward to hearing our keynote speaker, Eugene Kranz, discuss his experiences working at NASA for more than 30 years, and to recognize our other award winners. Tonight we will also...
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Yesterday was a great first day of Congress week! There were many productive meetings and a lot was accomplished. If you are interested in learning more about our wonderful DAR Library and how to use its resources, I encourage you to attend the DAR Library orientation this morning in the...
It is a delight to welcome members to Washington, D.C. this week for the 126 th Continental Congress. I am so glad you are here, either in person, or joining us virtually. This morning I greeted many friends at the Vice Presidents General Club Breakfast before going to Headquarters and...
Today officially begins Congress week! Last week the Executives Officers met for our Board Week, which was productive and filled with last minute planning. However, we did take some time for fun. The District of Columbia Daughters invited us to join them and attend the Marine Barracks Friday Evening Parade...
We are pleased to announce that the Americana Room’s new exhibit, Women of Resilience: DAR Service in World War I, opened on Monday, June 19, 2017. One hundred years ago, the United States of America entered World War I. Although President Woodrow Wilson’s administration maintained a neutral stance during the...
In order to best serve our members, prospective members and other genealogical researchers, the DAR Library has a strong focus on acquiring new books and materials to build our Collection of genealogical resources. One major source of these new resources is the donation of relevant books, serials, and other genealogical...
We are quickly approaching the 126th Continental Congress and I’m sure many members are preparing to travel to Washington, D.C. Below are some reminders for your week at Continental Congress. Click the links to read more about these different topics. Download the Congress App to your smartphone or tablet to...
June is a favorite month for weddings,—but neither the June wedding nor the white wedding dress is as longstanding a tradition as you may think. Of our thirty-five wedding dresses and dress fragments that are identified as bridal wear in the DAR Museum Collection, just sixteen are white; and only...
I am excited to announce that our new National Committee Video Presentations are now available to view here. Our National Chairs have been hard at work with our Leadership Training Committee creating these new interactive and educational tools to help all members learn more about the important work of our...
It's Never Too Early to Start Planning Big: Preparing for the 250th Anniversary of the United States
A very momentous Independence Day is less than a decade away! In July 2026, the nation will celebrate 250 years of democratic governance of the people, by the people and for the people. What that means is that the beloved country our ancestors fought to create, not knowing if it...