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An important Revolutionary War battle site and tourist attraction now contains a beautiful new DAR America 250 Patriots Marker that honors the men and women who helped to achieve American independence there and elsewhere. I thank and congratulate New York State Regent Patrice Birner for working successfully with the private...
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Exactly two years to the day after they had last gathered in person, 400+ Ohio Daughters converged upon Columbus on August 21 to conduct their Fall Fun Fair – an annual one-day forum of “trade show-style” displays, presentations and fellowship designed to kick off the new DAR year. What a...
Today marks the 100th anniversary of one of DAR’s largest and proudest achievements in World War I relief service. On August 23, 1921, DAR members and French dignitaries gathered at Tilloloy, France, to dedicate the new water system built by DAR for the village. The entry of the United States...
The paintings, quilts, costumes, ceramics and many other items in the DAR Museum collection need special care to help preserve them for the future. The DAR Museum collection has more than 21,000 various objects in its holdings. How these objects are stored, handled and moved are critical factors that affect...
In preparation for the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding, the DAR is launching the " Patriots of the American Revolution DAR High School Essay Contest”! This contest will focus on the men and women, both famous and unknown, who figured in the events of the American Revolution (1773 –...
Arkansas State Regent Gretchen Magee is leading with a theme of “We Rise by Lifting Others,” and she and her Daughters certainly lifted my spirits over the weekend during my too-brief time in their state capital, Little Rock. My thoroughly enjoyable visit to her Board of Management Meeting included the...
As we continue to prepare for the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding, we are considering meaningful ways to collaborate with allied organizations that share our mission to remember the men and women who achieved American independence. While this is occurring at the chapter and state levels, it is also...
Historians believe that it was Gen. George Washington who bestowed the nickname "Old Line State" in honor of the courage that distinguished the steadfast Maryland Line troops in several major battles of the Revolutionary War. During the course of a double treat of events in the state on Sunday, I...
What do the Marquis de Lafayette, Elizabeth Hobson Bugg, Sampson Battis, John Jacob Mickley, Simeon Ashbow, Nathaniel Woodhull and Betsy Ross have in common? They are among the 61 Patriots featured in the newly published Our Patriots, The Men & Women who Achieved American Independence – A Coloring Book! The...
It was a special privilege for me on Tuesday to join New York State Regent Patrice Birner and New York State District IV Director Heather Mabee to cut the ceremonial ribbon on a new exhibit at the Saratoga Springs History Museum that honors the life of Ellen Hardin Walworth, one...