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As your Librarian General, I wanted to share just a tidbit of the remarkable 75-year history of our stunning, world class DAR Library in its Memorial Continental Hall location. As we begin celebrating its Jubilee year, my hope is that you will enjoy learning more about how this incredible space...
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Over the past 12 months, our executive officers and national committee leaders have built a thriving, dynamic community with thousands of fascinating conversations about all things DAR. The Daughters Online Community (DOC) has turned out to be a different place than any of us could have imagined. It’s a little...
2023 was indeed a sparkling year of Service to America for Daughters across the globe! We are thrilled to announce that we set another new record for logging Service to America hours. We topped last year’s record 6.5 million hours by logging 7,190,537 hours! We are grateful for not only...
As we celebrate Black History Month, I wanted to take a moment to highlight DAR’s ongoing E Pluribus Unum (EPU) Educational Initiative! This initiative was launched in 2020 with the goal of increasing awareness of often underrepresented Revolutionary War Patriots, including those who were African American, Native American, and women...
I had originally planned to join the Units Overseas members from our Bahamas Chapter for their annual meeting, but was sad to be unable to attend at the last minute due to COVID. Luckily, I am feeling much better now! I asked National Chair, Shari Thorne-Sulima to share a recap...
Diverse American Patriots, amazing DAR chapter work, National Officer features, and so much more, the DAR Today Podcast, as with all good things, is updating its format. Beginning the first Monday in February, and mirroring our fast-paced lives, podcast episodes will be weekly, shorter, and highly accessible. Additionally, a new...
It’s happening! The American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibit has officially launched and is on display at the Pottsboro Area Public Library, Pottsboro, Texas. Project Coordinator and Preston Trail Chapter Second Vice Regent Amanda Bauman placed her request for the exhibit as soon as she learned about it from the Today’s...
At the DAR Museum, we collect, preserve, and interpret objects used and created in American homes. Using the lens of the varied interpretations of home, we inspire conversations about the diverse American experience encouraging people to discover common ground. With a home in the historic Memorial Continental Hall, our beloved...
The beginning of the year is a busy time for DAR with contests, awards, and reports deadlines rapidly approaching. We have compiled a list of key dates for you to remind you of the different deadlines on the horizon. Don’t miss out on these exciting and important opportunities! For contests...
Whether you are fine-tuning your genealogy research skills to further your personal family research, or to enhance your ability to assist others with DAR applications, you’ll find information tailored to your needs at the third annual DAR Genealogy Research Institute (GRI). The Institute will be held Monday, May 6 through...