Today's DAR
Dana Capaldi, National Chairman, DAR Service For Veterans Chief Master Sergeant (E-9), USAF, Retired Each November 11th, we gather to recognize the bravest of our citizens: the many people who have served in the military to defend our freedom. Veterans Day honors all military members, regardless of the war or...
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We are happy to announce that the NSDAR annual Proceedings were recently digitized and are now available on DAR’s member website. The NSDAR publishes annual Proceedings each year as a record of DAR’s Continental Congress. The Proceedings are a record of what occurred at this meeting. They routinely contain the...
We need your help! A great way to spread the sparkle of Today’s DAR is by showcasing vibrant member photos on our website, social media and other promotional efforts. To keep those photos current and relevant, we are reaching out to you, our members who are carrying out all of...
DAR Academic Works Opens for Applications on November 1 st We need your help again this year to share the word about our national scholarship opportunities available through DAR Academic Works, our online scholarship platform. November 1 st marks the opening of our online application period for students wanting to...
I originally became a parliamentarian when I was State Vice Regent, and realized I didn’t really know as much as I should about running a meeting using proper parliamentary procedure. With the goal of being elected State Regent I joined parliamentary organizations. Then, I studied, passed examinations and credentialing, and...
In celebration of the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States, the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution is proud to announce a collaboration with the William G. Pomeroy Foundation to establish and launch a new historic marker program to commemorate points of interest significant to Revolutionary America. The...
I am humbled and honored to serve with President General Wright’s team of incredible women and the entire NSDAR membership as we march toward the nation’s 250th anniversary to the sounds of the Stars & Stripes Forever! I often wonder what my grandmother is thinking today – it took her...
October is American Archives Month. The goal of Archives Month is to raise awareness of the value of archives and archivists. Archives Month was introduced several years ago by our professional organization, the Society of American Archivists, as “Archives Week” and in recent years it has evolved into a month-long...
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...
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...