Recent Blog Posts

Linda Conrad, Kentucky State Regent
The Kentucky State Conference was a weekend was filled with lovely weather, thoughtful discussions, engaging workshops, and the sparkle of sisterhood. From honoring outstanding members to celebrating your contributions to education and historic preservation, the conference truly reflected the deep impact of the Kentucky Daughters. It was a privilege to...
Gale Markley, Arkansas State Regent
From the moment I arrived, I was welcomed with warmth, enthusiasm, and the true spirit of service that defines the Arkansas Daughters. State Regent Gale Markley’s theme, “A journey of service should always lead you home,” was beautifully reflected throughout the conference, which saw its largest attendance since 2019. A...
Jennifer Pond and Sarah Grace Brooks, National Co-Chairs, Junior Membership
Members are remembering the ladies thanks to the 2025 NSDAR Junior Membership 5k. Now in its sixth year, this virtual 5k is a crucial tool to engage members while supporting the Helen Pouch Memorial Fund (HPMF). This event is a great way to involve your family, friends, neighbors, coworkers, pets...
Pamela Wright, President General
With celebrations for the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding approaching, we are excited to announce another DAR event to commemorate this important milestone! Later this fall, in conjunction with the Queen Sofia Spanish Institute (QSSI) and the Fundación Ramon Areces (FAA), our National Society will host a free two-day...
Susan Metzger, Curator General
As I reflect on the incredible journey of the Office of Curator General during the Wright Administration, I am filled with deep gratitude and appreciation. Every success over these past three years has been the result of the unwavering passion and hard work of our staff and the steadfast dedication...
Laurie Nesbitt, Virginia State Regent
My visit with the Virginia Daughters was filled with warmth, sparkle, boundless spirit and patriotism, which made every moment an absolute delight! Having the 129th Virginia State Conference gathering hosting in historic Williamsburg, so rich with American Revolution history, made it even more special. Gratitude to Virginia State Regent, Laurie...
Susan Leininger, Ohio State Regent
What a joy to visit Ohio and experience the warmth, dedication, and spirit of its Daughters. From the historic preservation efforts at Waldschmidt Homestead to honoring our veterans, every moment of the 126th Ohio State Conference reflected the heart of our DAR mission. I am deeply grateful for the hospitality...
Junelle Mongno, Reporter General
As we enter the final season of the Wright Administration, I have asked your Executive Officers to each write a blog to reflect on their time in office and the initiatives of which they are most proud. I hope you enjoy reading their reflections over the next few months! -...
Junelle Linke Mongno, Reporter General and Suzanne Marie Heske, Historian General
When Black Elk, a holy man of the Oglala Sioux, spoke of “the beauty and strangeness of the earth” he expressed a deep reverence for the everyday environment - an environment inextricably woven into the fabric of Indigenous life. Preserving and celebrating the cultural heritage of America’s Indigenous peoples demands...
Susan Johnston, Texas State Regent
Returning home to Texas for the 126th State Conference filled my heart with joy as I reunited with the warm smiles and loving embrace of my fellow Texas Daughters. The name "Texas" itself derives from a Caddo word meaning "friendship" — a fitting description for these remarkable women. Our Texas...