Recent Blog Posts

Sara Squire, Insignia Marketing and Communications Coordinator
One of the brightest spots of 2020 was the successful start-up of the DAR Insignia Store, which has processed thousands of orders since its launch earlier this year. In addition to 300 Insignia products in inventory, six new pins have been released under our in-house Insignia operation, all to great...
Sandy McCann, National Vice Chair, Historic Preservation Sites and Property Preservation
Hello, armchair travelers! Even if you weren’t accustomed to virtual travel prior to the pandemic restrictions, it is the perfect way to make your bucket list of destinations for future travel plans. You can find an excellent resource to explore on our member’s website under the Historic Preservation Committee. Follow...
Denise Doring VanBuren, President General
While 2020 has presented more than its fair share of challenges, there is still a great deal for which we should all be grateful as we approach the national holiday set aside for counting our blessings. Last year, I summarized the reasons why I feel so thankful to be an...
Denise Doring VanBuren, President General
One week from today, Giving Tuesday 2020, will provide your opportunity to be a part of our exciting #BeAShiningStar campaign — as we work together to bring back “concerts under the stars” at historic DAR Constitution Hall. As a “Shining Star,” you may sponsor an individual LED lay light tile...
Karon Kading Jarrard, National Chair, Protocol Committee
National Parliamentarian Linda Hardin Sehrt, PRP, presented information in her October 2020 “ Parliamentary Wise article – Electronic Meetings Authorized in Bylaws”, providing resources to make decisions regarding conducting electronic meetings and authorizing such meetings in chapter bylaws. The new 12 th edition of Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised...
Denise Doring VanBuren, President General
I miss so many things as a result of restrictions prompted by the pandemic, but especially meeting Daughters from around the world to thank you in person for your outstanding service and unwavering dedication to our work. As fortunate as we are to have virtual options to stay connected, there...
Alden O'Brien, DAR Museum Curator of Costumes and Textiles
You might imagine that curators spend all their time in storage with “our” beloved objects, but as much as we love our time with the collection, the truth is that most of our work is done at our desks, with forays into storage as needed. So when lockdown began, and...
Cynthia Cleveland McNamara, National Chair, Units Overseas Committee
The history of the Units Overseas (UO) Committee and its chapters is such a fascinating one. It began just seven years after our National Society was chartered. It spans much of world history during the 20 th century, reflecting world demographics, political climate and the vagaries of economics. As you...
Denise Doring VanBuren, President General
Did you know? Anne Rogers Minor was a Patriot, President General and…. an accomplished Painter, too? A Connecticut Daughter, Mrs. Minor served as our 11 th President General, taking office exactly a century ago in 1920 and presiding over the 30th-32nd Continental Congresses. Her administration’s accomplishments were impressive, e.g. dedication...
Denise Doring VanBuren, President General
As the descendants of our nation’s first service members, I know that you will pause with me this week to honor our veterans. As the daughter of a World War II Navy Navigator, I was raised to respect those who sacrificed in uniform for our nation. As the mother of...