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Get ready to share the excitement of our National Society’s second Virtual Continental Congress. We’re looking forward to welcoming more Daughters, guests and prospective members to the experience, and our Congress Communications Committee members have lots of ways to help you stay connected to all things Congress! Extra! Extra! Read...
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After months of work behind the scenes, I am thrilled to share with you highlights of the lineup of exciting speakers who will share remarks during evening sessions of the upcoming 130th Continental Congress. Opening Night, which is themed “Proud to Be an American,” will feature singer and songwriter Lee...
It’s beginning to look a lot like Congress – and this year’s virtual version will provide a more traditional schedule through daytime business and evening ceremonial programming. I hope that you will join us for as many sessions as possible of the Virtual 130 th Continental Congress, which will air...
The momentum is building for our upcoming Virtual 130th Continental Congress, and I am thrilled to share a few details about several of the exciting “luncheon” events that await you–and what could be better than a luncheon with no calories? Many thanks to our hard-working National Chairs for arranging these...
If in the aftermath of the pandemic you have any doubt that America is reopening or that DAR is thriving, consider my recent weekend travel. I traversed 1,600 miles from the coast of Maine to the sunshine of Florida proudly representing our National Society and sharing the excitement of DAR...
This year at the Virtual 130 th Continental Congress, Delegates will elect seven Vice Presidents General and one Honorary Vice President General. This blog explains the qualifications for each position and introduces you to the women who seek to fill them. You may find further information regarding each of the...
I have several times had the opportunity to drive by the impressive Gen. John Strong Mansion, and I have long wished to peek inside. That wish became reality this weekend, when I was given a tour by the outstanding Vermont Daughters who operate it as the oldest home on the...
We are pleased to announce the exhibit, Ordinary Equality: DAR Members and the Road to Women’s Suffrage, 1890 – 1920, is now available on DAR’s website. The exhibit’s origins come from the book Ordinary Equality compiled by Tracy Robinson, Director of Archives and History, and the original exhibit that debuted in...
“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...
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...