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“I powder with my brother ball most hero like do conquer all.” Variations of this verse can be found engraved on many powder horns from the 18 th century, including in the collection of the DAR Museum. Used as a waterproof vessel to carry the gunpowder needed to fire a...
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This is the time of year when many chapters install new leadership. I am so very grateful to all of the women who step forward to accept responsibilities on the local level, as they create the “magic” that makes DAR come to life in their community. Whether this is your...
Today is a day set aside on our national calendar to honor the men and women who have lost their lives serving in the uniform of our nation. To them and to their families, I express my sincere gratitude and deepest thanks as a grateful citizen. I would also like...
While it is always both a privilege and a pleasure to travel as President General to visit with our members worldwide, it is especially enjoyable for me to have the opportunity to take part in events in my home state of New York. In addition to renewing long-time friendships (after...
Your 130 th Continental Congress team is busy planning for an outstanding upcoming virtual conference, and today we are pleased to launch a new Virtual Congress Website as your single, central location to access all of the exciting events on the horizon. Designed in coordination with event management company, Cvent...
WOW! In the midst of a year that could have dampened our spirits, Daughters reached out to lift up our nation’s heroes. Chapters were laser focused on providing a safe harbor for our nation’s homeless women veterans. Special thanks to Vivian Luther Schafer who provided an endowment for homeless and...
May is National Historic Preservation Month! DAR is proud to have historic preservation among its main tenets of the organization, with many different programs supporting this cause. One of which is the DAR Historic Preservation Grants program, which were just chosen for the 2021-2022 year. View the full list of...
It’s true: There is something very infectious sweeping through the greater D.C. metro area – it is a growing, palpable and inspiring spirit of renewal sweeping the DAR! After visiting with the Maryland and District of Columbia state societies, I saw firsthand that Daughters are emerging after a long and...
Every year, DAR Museum curators field hundreds of questions from members and the public alike. One of the more common is a variation on, “what do you need for the collection” or “is this item I have suitable for the collection?” This blog describes the types of things we are...
Though I have been a member for more than three decades, I still learn new things about our National Society and its history every day! For one recent eye opener, I thank the Regent of the Pittsburgh Chapter, Susan Matlack. During my recent visit for the Pennsylvania State Conference, Ms...