Today's DAR
Flight delays were the normal schedule following the region’s spring snowstorm. Departing late from Casper, WY for a Portland, OR destination, I was relieved to learn that the flight from Denver to Portland was also delayed. With a few minutes to spare, the connection was made and travel was uneventful...
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A road trip with friends to the Wyoming State Conference, became anything but a leisurely, peaceful drive to Colorado’s northern neighbor when a spring snowstorm dumped wet slushy snow on the area. We left early, drove carefully and made it to Casper, Wyoming in plenty of time for the evening...
Continuing with our commemoration of the 100 year anniversary of the United States entering into World War One, this “Tales from the Archives” blog highlights one of the most notable projects the DAR undertook – supporting the children of France who had lost their fathers on account of the War...
Again flying to Spokane, Washington for the Idaho State Conference, Rhonda Kren, State Regent, I enjoyed a serendipitous drive across western Washington to arrive in Lewiston, Idaho, the Territorial Capital of Idaho, and the Eastern most port city of the Pacific Ocean. This is a city rich in the history...
Arriving in Spokane, Washington just in time to miss lunch, I settled into my room, ate a salad thoughtfully provided by the Washington Daughters, Julie Pittmann, State Regent, then hurried to catch the last few reports of Chapter Regents at the noon event. I found the hotel’s red white and...
Many members who come to Continental Congress bring research questions for themselves or to help other members or prospective members of their chapters. They hope to be able to use the resources in the DAR Library and the Seimes Technology Center to find the documentation needed to complete a DAR...
After a few very busy days at home, I left Denver with cloudy, overcast skies preventing me the beautiful mountain vista flying into Bozeman, Montana. The State Regent, Jane Lee Hamman planned a wonderful conference and it was especially meaningful to see and visit long standing friends. Bozeman has many...
The Office of the Historian General is very pleased to announce the gift of a valuable 18th-century document to the Americana Collection. A petition asking Brigadier General Henry Knox for an increase in salaries and daily provisions signed July 9, 1777, by 61 workers of Springfield Artillery, Springfield, Mass., was...
Departing Salt Lake City early Saturday morning, I anticipated seeing friends in Colorado for the official visit to my home state. Friendship is certainly the reason most of us continue to be active and involved in the work of the DAR. We need to continue to establish those connections with...
One of a museum’s most important duties is caring for the objects in its collection. This involves ensuring they are stored in a safe environment, and are conserved if and when they need it. Museums are responsible for holding their collections in public trust for future generations. The primary goal...