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The NSDAR Archives is proud to present a new online resource for DAR history research – the DAR Reports to the Smithsonian Institution When the DAR received its Act of Incorporation in 1896, it stipulated that the National Society submit an annual report to the Smithsonian Institution for the U.S...
Recent Blog Posts
My Mother asked, “Won’t you attend my DAR meeting with me next Saturday?” I knew she had joined the organization when she and my dad were living in Northern California and had transferred her membership when they moved to the southern end of the state, but I knew very little...
For 78 years, the New Hampshire State DAR has had the honor of hosting the annual Cathedral of the Pines Weekend. Daughters from around the nation travel to attend a weekend filled with service, fellowship and camaraderie. The Cathedral Weekend began with the Patriotic Cathedral banquet on August 8 hosted...
It is an honor and my pleasure to serve as Curator General as we Illuminate Our Legacy during the Storage Administration. Like many of you, DAR holds a special place in my heart. It is where I discovered some of the most generous, hardworking, intelligent, and dedicated women I know...
It is back to school time! In DAR, the new kid in school is the Education Commission. Created by the Storage Administration, the Education Commission facilitates communication and coordination among the National Society’s education-related committees: American History, Community Classroom, DAR School, Junior American Citizens, Junior Membership, and Literacy Promotion. The...
I am honored to introduce myself to you as the 46th Librarian General. It is exciting to be a part of the Storage Administration. Together we will accomplish much and leave legacies for those following us. I want to share my DAR story with you. I have always loved history...
In just a few short weeks, DAR will host a landmark event at our National Headquarters as part of the lead-up to America’s 250th anniversary. From Friday, September 19, to Saturday, September 20, the DAR will proudly co-host the Spain and the Birth of American Democracy Symposium at DAR Constitution...
The 45th International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies (IAJGS) International Conference
The 45th International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies (IAJGS) International Conference on Jewish Genealogy was held in Fort Wayne, Indiana, August 10th to the 14th at the Grand Wayne Convention Center with close proximity to the Allen County Public Library. The IAJGS is an umbrella organization of more than 90...
For most of my life, I was unaware I had Revolutionary War ancestors, always believing we were a family of immigrants, though my mom did keep telling me we were “Pennsylvania Dutch”. Who knew what that was! Mom couldn’t define it. My grandmother wasn’t into family history, and my grandfather...
DAR is thrilled to announce an updated America 250! Logo. As we near America’s 250 th anniversary it was important to make an update to freshen this brand that will be used widely across our Society. This refreshed design retains the spirit of the original, while aligning more closely with...