Today's DAR
The North Carolina Daughters welcomed me to their state conference with southern hospitality and friendship! Congratulations to State Regent Anna Choi and her team who provided a well-organized and fun-filled event for all in attendance. Thank you for the many gifts, flowers and kindnesses extended to me throughout my stay...
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The 2nd Annual Genealogy Research Institute (GRI), held at National Headquarters May 1st – 3rd, not only featured genealogists of national renown, but included two of our very own genealogists in the Registrar General’s Department! Their presentations included two topics of particular interest to those who assist prospective members with...
On Sunday, April 23, 2023, the President General and Executive Committee observed the National Society’s 107th Annual Pilgrimage to Mount Vernon to honor the memory and service of George and Martha Washington. One hundred and ten years ago the National Society adopted a resolution to honor George and Martha Washington...
State Regent Beth Hicks and the District Daughters celebrated their accomplishments in education, patriotism and historic preservation during their state conference on April 21-22! Attending the America 250 Patriot Marker dedication at Congressional Cemetery was so moving. The dedication and marker were made possible through the America 250! Celebration Grants...
We are pleased to announce that the Registrar General’s Department has developed a new approach to reviewing Supplemental Applications: New Submissions New Supplemental Applications, received after April 30, 2023, will be given a preliminary review and a decision will be made to A. Accept the Supplemental(s) for review; OR B...
Life is always a joy with the Jersey girls! Many thanks to State Regent Diane Oliver and her state officers for a grand time in the garden state. I appreciate the assistance of Laura Franek, my personal page and State Vice Regent Linda Jurczak and her husband, Steve, who provided...
Today is the third and final day of this year’s DAR Genealogy Research Institute. This year marks the addition of professionally produced videos of the afternoon presentations. The videos will be available from May 15th through August 15th for a subscription cost of $185. Subscribers will enjoy unlimited access to...
As part of the 50th anniversary of The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration, DAR will participate in a historic three-day event in Washington, DC, May 11-13, 2023, on the National Mall and Memorial Park. The Commemoration will be hosting a multi-location event titled: “Welcome Home! A Nation Honors...
State Regent Lisa Melland and the Connecticut Daughters made me feel so welcome during my visit to the Constitution State for their 130th State Conference. I so enjoyed meeting these wonderful members and learning about their deep DAR history. I was especially grateful to participate in the memorial marker dedication...
The Genealogy Guidelines Parts 1, 2, and 3 have been updated. What has changed, you ask? The majority of the changes made in the April 2023 update are not new; they are merely updated reflections of policies and procedures that have been made by the Executive Committee of the Wright...