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I was thrilled to finally meet in person with the California Daughters after last year’s weather challenges kept me away! The dedication and impact of the California Daughters in their communities are truly inspiring, and their work ahead of the US Semiquincentennial is wonderful. A special thank you to my...
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Today marks the 20th anniversary of the unveiling of the Marian Anderson commemorative stamp. On January 27, 2005, at the invitation of the United States Postal Service and the family of Marian Anderson, DAR co-hosted the unveiling of a commemorative U.S. postage stamp honoring the operatic and concert star at...
We are coming up on the three-year anniversary of the collaboration between The Daughters of the American Revolution and the American Battlefield Trust to host the American Revolution Experience - Traveling Exhibit. This alliance has provided the American public with the opportunity to experience the history of the founding of...
The National Society mourns the loss of Honorary President General Linda Tinker Watkins, who passed away on January 16, 2025. “Linda was an incredible woman and an impactful President General who advanced our National Society greatly during her term. She made a difference in the lives of many Daughters with...
If you love genealogy, you will love the 2025 DAR Genealogy Research Institute (GRI). The line-up of speakers includes industry-renowned experts on timely genealogy topics as well as DAR experts sharing inside information on DAR application-related subjects. The Institute will be held Monday, May 5 through Wednesday, May 7, 2025...
On Friday, November 15, 2024, the España Chapter invited President General Pamela Wright, Executive Officers and attendees in the Spain/Italy extension of the Paris When it Sparkles tour to join us in a charming afternoon tasting local sherries. In the historic Salon Real at the Alfonso XIII Hotel in Seville...
Before we ring in the new year, we wanted to CELEBRATE 2024 one last time by looking back on the remarkable accomplishments we achieved together. DAR’s service is vibrant, far-reaching, and stays true to the vision of our founders and our mission objectives of historic preservation, education and patriotism. We...
Sunday, November 17, 2024, was packed with exciting events for the intrepid participants of the America 250! Tour in Italy as a follow up to last year’s trip which launched plans for official and permanent recognition of Italian and friend to Thomas Jefferson, Filippo Mazzei. Mr. Mazzei is credited with...
The Wright Administration is thrilled to unveil the newly redesigned DAR Website! This update brings a fresh look, simplified navigation, and improved functionality—all designed to better serve you, as well as our public audience. Rest assured, all the information you rely on remains available, just with a modernized design to...
I was thrilled to join with members of the DAR Application Task Force (ATF) for a week of genealogical research at the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City, Utah. The purpose of the trip was two-fold; the first goal was to assist numerous prospective members with the research and completion...