Recent Blog Posts

William A. Strollo, DAR Museum Curator of Exhibitions
“I have just spoken to a Gentleman who says he was at your Room in Norfolk which was so crouded [sic] that he could not get his profiles…Moses has made him a good one, being from Carolina he did not at first relish having it done by a Molatta [sic]...
Cynthia Parnell, Registrar General
Each administration requests the Registrar General to look at different aspects of the Application and Supplemental process, as well as all corresponding committee work. Advances in the review process are considered, but most important is the assurance that verified lineages are correct and above reproach. The Wright Administration asked the...
Mary Tedesco, National Chair, Insignia Committee
The Insignia Committee is proud to announce the Pinnacle Pursuit contest, a fun-filled, 6-week contest exclusively on the Insignia Committee’s Community on the Daughters Online Community (DOC) starting April 30, 2025 and culminating in an exciting grand prize: the sparkling Colonial Embellished Insignia! Join the Insignia Committee's Community and sign-up...
Lisa Parks, Missouri State Regent
What a warm welcome from the Missouri Daughters for the 2025 State Conference in beautiful Branson! Your smiles and spirited patriotism made the weekend a celebration of sisterhood, service, and the enduring spirit of the DAR. My heartfelt thanks to State Regent Lisa Parks for her outstanding leadership, to Hilary...
Suzanne Heske, Historian General
What an adventure, what a journey! The people I’ve met, the places I’ve gone, and the things I’ve seen give me pause as I reflect upon our shared histories, stories, and purpose. As your Historian General, I am filled with gratitude for the Daughters across this great nation and abroad...
Rebecca Kline, Kansas State Regent
What a joy to visit Kansas and experience the warmth, dedication, and spirit of its Daughters. From the student award winners to the service project for local military families, every moment of my visit to the 127th Kansas State Conference reflected the heart of our DAR mission. I am deeply...
Kathryn West, National Chair, America 250! Committee
Today, April 18, marks the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s legendary midnight ride! The purpose of his ride was to warn the countryside that British troops were advancing. After organizing a signal from the Old North Church—“One if by land, two if by sea”—Revere crossed the Charles River and rode...
Sarah Steinke, Iowa State Regent
I had a wonderful time in Des Moines with the Iowa Daughters for their 126th Iowa State Conference. These ladies are shining stars sharing their talents with their communities across the state, I enjoyed hearing about all their important work. A heartfelt thank you to State Regent Sarah Steinke for...
Pamela Wright, President General
I am excited to share that pre-registration for the 134th Continental Congress is now available! Once again, everyone will use the Congress Website to register. Click here for the Congress Website and to Register! As a reminder, pre-registration through the Congress Website will take place from April 15, 2025, through...
Cynthia McNamara, Librarian General
What an amazing three years our DAR Library has had during the Wright Administration and it’s been my great honor to serve as its Librarian General. The Library, as the most visually stunning part of Memorial Continental Hall, celebrated its 75th Jubilee Year in what had been the former DAR...