Today's DAR
Raise your hand if you are proud to be a member of Today’s DAR!!! Our first Virtual Congress and your embrace of technology are nothing short of remarkable – and such a great illustration of the vibrancy of our dynamic organization. Huzzah! View the President General’s Friday Video Message And...
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What a terrific Opening Night we had Honoring Our Patriots! I am grateful to all the honorees who shared the virtual spotlight – it was a privilege to recognize their contributions to our American story. In particular, Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III of the Smithsonian Institution delivered an especially memorable...
Welcome to the Virtual 129th Continental Congress ! We will make history as we together launch our annual convention this evening at 7 p.m. ET with an outstanding Opening Night Ceremony – one that deploys online technology and connectivity to complete the business of the Society. I hope that you...
Members and Guests, welcome to the Virtual 129th Continental Congress! Just months ago, few of us could have imagined how our lives would be changed and shaped by the global pandemic. However, just as our predecessors faced the challenges of their time period, our organization has risen to the challenge...
On the eve of our historic first virtual Continental Congress , it is a pleasure to share with you several of the highlights of the busy June meeting of your Executive Officers. Just as we had gathered to conduct business back in April, we convened via video conference for three...
It is an annual tradition each June: thousands of DAR members, including me, pack our bags and travel to Washington, D.C., for Continental Congress -- and the opportunity to conduct our business, enjoy our beautiful complex and reconnect with friends. While we won’t be packing to gather in person this...
Let’s be honest: we all know shopping is one of our favorite activities during Continental Congress! After all, thanks to the fabulous items available in the Congress Shops, the Junior Shoppe and the DAR Store, there are always fun, new things to add to our DAR collections. Well, great news...
We are just days closer to our historic 129th virtual Continental Congress , and I am thrilled to share more about some of the events that will take place next week. Our National Committees have worked hard to arrange for virtual luncheons that will honor the work of our members...
There are so many reasons to be excited about our historic virtual Continental Congress—all the online events, the news, the celebrations of service, and the recognition of our members’ accomplishments in the past year. Even though we aren’t physically together in our beloved House Beautiful in Washington, DC, the Continental...
Exciting plans are underway to make history as we stage our first virtual Continental Congress , which promises to contain many uplifting and exciting moments. One that we have all been anticipating is the launch of our DAR Insignia Store , following the vote at last year’s Continental Congress to...