Recent Blog Posts

Pamela Wright, President General
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...
Cynthia McNamara, Librarian General
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...
Pamela Wright, President 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...
Dana Capaldi, Chair, DAR Service for Veterans Committee
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...
Suzanne Heske, Historian General
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...
Jamie Burchfield, National Chair, Service to America Committee
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...
Rhonda Kren, Registrar General
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...
Sherry Edwards, Treasurer General
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...
Hellen Hicks Polk, National Chair, Master Reports Committee
Did you join the new Master Reports Committee webinar entitled, “Seeing the Big Picture - A New and Exciting Way of Viewing the CAA,” on Tuesday, July 26? If so, you were part of a record-setting 1001 members who participated! The information-packed webinar was hosted by myself, the, Master Reports...
Nancy Wright, Organizing Secretary General
My journey began 50 years ago when I joined the Webster Groves Chapter in Missouri as a Junior Member. It had a large group of active Juniors. While still a prospective member, I went to meetings and even paged. I was hooked. I loved the Society, what it stood for...