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Archivists frequently provide advice about preserving family papers and personal treasures. While working at DAR, I am frequently asked about caring for DAR chapter and state society records. We love discussing our profession, and we’re happy when members ask us for advice on how to care for their personal papers...
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The ceiling of the Pennsylvania Foyer, the grand original entrance to DAR Memorial Continental Hall, has been restored to recreate the original 1910 color palette. The existing paint decoration, likely applied in the 1950s, had an elaborate and fussy look. The painter detailed all the leaf veining with bronze colored...
With a great deal of gratitude and pride, I am privileged to announce that DAR members have officially sewn and donated more than 100,000 masks for those in need during the Coronavirus pandemic! This DAR Service to America From Home initiative began less than a month ago and was enthusiastically...
I am immensely proud to share that the NSDAR has become an official sponsor for the construction of the National World War I Memorial with a $100,000 donation. The monument is being built in Washington, D.C., in order to honor the heroism and sacrifice of the 4.7 million American sons...
After the Coronavirus pandemic eliminated the possibility of gathering in person to conduct the April meeting of the Executive Committee, I am proud to report that our team conducted the business of the National Society via video conferencing sessions over the course of three days – the first time that...
Have you ever wondered, “Why does the DAR have a magazine?” In 1892, the National Board of Management approved a resolution for the creation of a periodical that would serve two purposes. One, it hoped to meet a “seriously felt” need for a means of communication between the Board of...
In 1897, the Sixth Continental Congress singled out four women for their work on the creation and establishment of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. A resolution was adopted declaring Eugenia Washington, Mary Desha, Ellen Hardin Walworth and Mary Smith Lockwood as Founders of the DAR...
Like every American, I am concerned for our citizens and our nation. But I remain optimistic that we will overcome the current Coronavirus pandemic situation, just as we have overcome so many challenges of the past. In fact, I take great comfort in the words of Thomas Paine: “These are...
Sincere thanks to all our members at work across America serving on the front lines in medicine, emergency response, retail supply chain and other essential services! We are all grateful for your personal sacrifices to sustain the rest of us. I am also immensely proud of members who are staying...
First, let me send my sincerest wishes that you and your families are healthy and weathering this crisis in good spirits. I know that it will affect each of us in varying ways, but we will get through this! If you are on the frontline fighting COVID-19, thank you! If...