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The placement of markers is a tangible way for DAR members to honor and connect with Revolutionary War ancestors. It’s also a great way to raise public awareness of the Patriot’s grave and legacy. This effort is especially important now as part of the Our Patriots subcommittee of the America...
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Though it is one of our National Society's oldest committees, the Conservation Committee is addressing the most pressing environmental issues of today. Established in 1909 by the 18th Continental Congress, our committee focuses on protecting and conserving our natural resources. Our mission -- to educate members about pressing environmental issues...
It is a joy for me to introduce an exciting new way to celebrate Our Patriots and raise awareness of the men and women who achieved American independence. We’re thrilled to launch our new DAR Book Club, which will feature nonfiction titles focused on the Colonial through the Federal periods...
The DAR Project Patriot Committee is the official committee of the National Society that supports the active duty military and their families. One of the main ways to help support the active duty deployed military is through sending care packages. Care packages may contain items such candy, cookies, games, cards...
Mrs. VanBuren asked me to write a blog about America 250! Membership Task Force (MTF). What should I say? I thought about all the great things we do and the wonderful volunteers that are part of the program. The volunteers are what makes this program work. So here is a...
The DAR Museum is thrilled to announce one of the finest additions to its collection in the history of the National Society. Owned by the same family for more than 200 years, the magnificent desk and its companion bookcase delivered this week will soon be on display to the public...
Exciting progress continues to create The DAR Insignia Store to meet all of your insignia needs – while supporting the mission-driven work of our National Society. As you likely recall, voters to Continental Congress in June approved the initiative to establish The DAR Insignia Store, which will sell DAR insignia...
And just like that, another year of DAR accomplishment has come to a successful conclusion. Just imagine the hundreds of thousands of ways that DAR members around the world helped to fulfill our service organization’s relevant mission during 2019 – it’s inspiring to pause and reflect on the support that...
It is, indeed, the most wonderful time of year. With a grateful heart for all that you do for DAR, I wish you joy and peace as you gather with family and friends to celebrate the holiday season, warmed by memories and aglow with hope for a new year with...
Wow! What an enjoyable and productive week of Executive meetings at our National Headquarters this week! A primary highlight, of course, was our 18 th annual DAR Christmas Open House, as we threw open wide the 17 th Street doors and invited more than 1,000 visitors into the beautiful Pennsylvania...