Today's DAR
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...
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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...
The May/June 2021 issue of the American Spirit magazine is on its way to mailboxes everywhere, and it is music to my ears! We have some great features with a musical and celebratory theme. Colonial dance was truly an integral part of social life for all classes. Instead of learning...
Today’s DAR knows the value of community service and it is an honor to share the purpose of the Community Service Awards committee in this guest blog! The DAR Community Service Awards Committee encourages chapters and state societies to present a DAR Community Service Award to those who perform voluntary...