Today's DAR
The new renovations for the DAR Museum Gallery have split it into two parts: the main gallery (featuring an annually rotating exhibit) and the study gallery. The study gallery is an exciting addition that allows us to expand what we offer to the public. The Idea You are probably familiar...
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Following a routine flight (my favorite) from Denver to Minneapolis, I was surprised to be met by a very organized state regent, Faye Leach, along with other Minnesota Daughters. We stopped for lunch before heading to the conference hotel and it was great to have the rare opportunity to actually...
In May I had the pleasure of taking my first trip to the United States Military Academy at West Point and it was an honor to be at that historic site in order to celebrate a historic woman. For those of you unable to join us at the Margaret Corbin...
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From the very inception of the DAR in 1890, Daughters have sought to honor those who came before them with the placement of markers and memorials. DAR members have placed thousands of markers at the gravesites of Revolutionary War soldiers, patriots, and their wives, daughters and Real Daughters. Page 19...
When I looked into travel arrangements from Ames, Iowa to Bloomington, Illinois, it appeared impossible to do within the short window of time available. Gloria Flathom, Illinois State Regent came to my rescue by arranging to have Mary Ostrom’s husband, Greg, fly to Iowa to bring me to her conference...
It's a great feeling when things start coming together. Lately, that feeling has been permeating throughout the museum offices as the work on the museum's study gallery and main gallery nears its completion. Over the past few weeks, a lot of moving parts started coming together. Construction on the galleries...