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It was special to be with the Michigan Daughters for their 124th State Conference and to learn about all the wonderful work they are doing in their communities. The Michigan Daughters are sparkling brightly! Heartfelt thanks to State Regent Dawn Brady for her attention to detail and dedicated leadership for...
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As Development Committee National Chair Donna Weaver recently shared , Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is now an official charity partner of the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), the federal government’s workplace giving program. This partnership is such an amazing opportunity for DAR! The CFC is one of the largest...
I enjoyed being with the Colorado Daughters for their August Board of Management meeting and seeing old friends like Honorary President General Ann Dillon and my cousin, Marilyn. I had a lovely time exploring the historic Brown Palace Hotel and learning more about the work of our members in the...
It was lovely to be with the Oklahoma Daughters for their Fall Workshop in Oklahoma City. A special delight was spending time with Pat McFall, Past Registrar General. I enjoyed exploring some of the local sites and hearing about the important work of our OK chapters. Special thanks to Oklahoma...
It was wonderful to gather with the Alabama Daughters for a few days in beautiful Montevallo. I enjoyed visiting with both old and new friends hearing about their incredible chapter projects. During my visit, we explored American Village and dedicated six benches in celebration of America 250! The Village is...
Earlier this month, I was honored to represent DAR at the 44th annual International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies (IAJGS) Conference. Held between August 18th to 22nd, the event was hosted by the Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Philadelphia. This was the IAJGS’s first in-person conference in the United States...
Hello Daughters and Friends of DAR. It is my great pleasure to share some very exciting news! For the first time in the history of our National Society, DAR has been approved as an official charity by the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), which means this year, DAR will be able...
The DAR Museum’s current exhibition is “Sewn in America: Making—Meaning—Memory.” For the first time, quilts, samplers and decorative needlework, clothing, household linens, sewing tools, and other sewing-related objects from the early 1700s to today fill the DAR Museum gallery to examine what a huge part of women’s lives sewing was...
I am thrilled to get back on the road and visit with Daughters – my first stop: Maine! My visit to our northeasternmost state in the lower 48 was absolutely lovely. I am delighted at how many amazing sites and people we saw in Maine in just a few short...
Already, many of you have: Arranged to receive proclamations from local city / town officials. Worked with public and school library staff to set up displays. Contacted local businesses with outdoor marquees to “advertise” Constitution Week. Set dates to visit classrooms to talk about the purpose and content of the...