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Following the inspiring placement of the America 250 Patriots Marker honoring the 51 bold women of the Edenton Resolves in Edenton, North Carolina , I enjoyed a scenic drive through the beautiful countryside from Edenton to Yorktown, Virginia, to attend the groundbreaking and dedication of the DAR Pathway of the...
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This October, Daughters from coast to coast united once again to participate in the National DAR Day of Service, celebrating the anniversary of our Society’s founding on October 11. Over the past decade, members have contributed more than 60 million hours of service, making a profound and lasting impact in...
Like the mythical phoenix rising from the ashes, Memorial Continental Hall’s façade reemerged from the recently removed scaffolding looking like a new building. All gone is the black dirt and missing mortar, in its place are gleaming grey-white Vermont marble blocks held together with new white mortar joints. The wood...
As I reflect on my visit to the 128th New York State Conference, I am filled with immense gratitude for the chance to celebrate and honor all 96 chapters of our New York Daughters. It truly warmed my heart to witness the strong bonds of friendship and service among our...
The North Carolina Society Daughters of the American Revolution recently pulled out all the stops to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Edenton Resolves, also known as the Edenton Tea Party—a pivotal act of defiance led by 51 courageous women that helped set the stage for the formation of the...
In September, more than thirty DAR members from nine states and Spain attended the two-day The American Revolution in the West Conference which opened with a reception at the Saint Charles County Heritage Society’s exhibition of the same name. The exhibition, in its third and final year, is a comprehensive...
What a warm and gracious welcome from our wonderful Wyoming Daughters. I was truly delighted to take part in the Wyoming State Society Fall Fling, where the theme "Inspire, Sparkle, and Grow" laid the foundation for an enjoyable weekend. WY Daughters led such informative sessions and workshops that enriched our...
We are excited to announce that the DAR Patriots of Color Database is now available on the 10 Million Names website ( 10millionnames.org) by American Ancestors. View the news release here to learn more. In 2023, DAR became one of the founding collaborating institutions supporting this initiative which includes family...
To celebrate 134 years of the DAR’s service to America, and the founding of our National Society on October 11, 1890, Daughters will take part in the National DAR Day of Service during the month of October. This is one of our largest, collective acts of service. In 2023, 1,976...
What a pleasure to visit with the Louisiana Daughters in the Pelican State, and I was especially grateful to arrive by car instead of plane! It was a wonderful few days in Baton Rouge visiting with longtime friends and making new ones. Special highlights included presenting Frances Henderson with her...