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Back in October, DAR staff closed out a busy year of genealogical conferences by sponsoring the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society (AAHGS)’s 46th annual conference! On the weekend of October 9-11, DAR Staff Genealogists and DAR Library Staff attended the AAHGS Conference in a very rainy Charleston, SC. I was...
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As you prepare for the holiday season—whether that means baking pumpkin pies, readying the guest room for cherished company, or setting a beautiful table for Thanksgiving dinner — don’t forget to treat yourself, too. And if you’re a genealogy enthusiast, DAR has the perfect gift waiting for you. Starting today...
The DAR Records Preservation Committee is excited to announce volunteer opportunities for the new Texas Reparations Claims Indexing Project! An estimated 46,000 images were digitized by the National Archives and Records Administration as the result of the Texas Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Honorary State Regent Susan Tillman’s project...
View a Video Message Here! For Daughters of the American Revolution, our world-class genealogy library is one of our most beloved treasures. After all, this is where our personal DAR legacies take shape. It is here that we first traced our family histories, uncovered the stories of our Patriots, and...
From 22 to 26 October 2025, the Walter Hines Page Chapter, London, United Kingdom, welcomed over 160 members, associate members and guests to London to celebrate our 100th anniversary with four days of festivities consisting of over 25 events and tours. We were honoured to welcome the President General Ginnie...
On this Veterans Day, DAR proudly salutes the brave men and women who have served our nation in uniform. We honor your courage, sacrifice, and steadfast devotion to the freedoms we hold dear. From the founding Patriots of the American Revolution to today’s heroes, your legacy of service continues to...
As we anticipate the premiere of Ken Burns’ latest documentary series, The American Revolution on November 16, our nation stands ready for an engaging reflection on our country's founding era. This significant broadcast will offer millions of viewers the opportunity to deepen their understanding of the individuals—both renowned and lesser-known—whose...
The wait is over! The much-anticipated Daughters Online Community (DOC) App is now available for download from both the App Store for Apple users and the Google Play Store for Android users. From the beginning of the DOC, many members expressed a desire for an app that delivered notification features...
As we celebrate a year of milestones and prepare for our nation’s 250th anniversary, we are excited to announce that the DAR Scholarship application portal opened on November 1 for the 2026 award year! We need your help to spread the word about our national scholarships offered by the DAR...
It was a wonderful honor to attend the 244 th anniversary of the Battle of Yorktown where Cornwallis surrendered the British troops to George Washington and his French and Spanish allies, effectively ending the Revolutionary War. Many members of the National Board, led by our President General, Ginnie Sebastian Storage...