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Celebrating Founder’s Day This week we celebrated 132 years since the founding of our National Society in 1890. As you meet with your chapter or states to commemorate this legacy through the National DAR Day of Service, we hope that you pause to reflect on the vision that four courageous...
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I have heard that life is shaped by a few transformative moments that define our character, priorities, relationships, and our futures. They may seem small at the time, but their impact is significant. For me, the day I met Terry Healy in our town library to sign my DAR membership...
Next week, the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society (AAHGS) will be hosting its annual conference (held virtually this year) with a Revolutionary War era theme: “Bridging the American Colonial Divide: Resurrecting the Memory and Space of Black Patriots and History Makers.” DAR is proud to be a Platinum Sponsor for...
I know that I’m prejudiced, however, as Librarian General, I think I’m the most fortunate Executive Officer. As a voracious reader, college history major and lover of all stories about families, what could possibly be more rewarding. Additionally, it seems a bit of lagniappe that the very first Librarian General...
Last week, we were proud to welcome major outside programs from the History Channel and Univision, the largest Spanish-language channel in the United States, to our stunningly renovated DAR Constitution Hall. Starring an array of VIP presenters, these events emphasized the splendor of Constitution Hall and showcased culture through musical...
The DAR Service for Veterans Committee is all about giving back to those that served our nation! The committee provides a tangible way for DAR members to say "thank you" by acknowledging and recognizing veterans' service, sacrifice, and commitment to the preservation of our nation's freedom. Our committee’s work is...
I’m very humbled and excited to be serving as your Historian General with the Wright Administration. With historic preservation as one of the three essential pillars of DAR it is important for members be curious and find areas of interest or passion. What better place to start then by visiting...
The Service to America Committee was originally introduced as the Celebrate America! Committee in the Young Administration and renamed the Service to America Committee beginning with the Dillon Administration. The purpose is to capture the magnitude of service hours that Daughters regularly provide our communities to demonstrate the positive volunteer...
Never in my wildest dream did I ever think I would have the opportunity to serve as Registrar General. I’m excited and honored to be a part of the Wright Administration. The Office of the Registrar General involves everything that deals with genealogy research, Applications, and Supplementals. I’m liaison to...
Thank you, Daughters, for electing me to the best job in DAR, Treasurer General! I am honored to serve you as the officer in charge of the National Society’s funds and investments and to work with the talented team in the Office of the Treasurer General. Following in the footsteps...