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We are so excited to introduce you to the completed effort of the DAR Constitution Hall stage restoration! If you weren’t able to see the reveal of the renovated stage live on Facebook, you can watch the video here. After the completion of Phase One of restoring the Constitution Hall...
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Louisiana always makes me think of fabulous food, great music, moss draped trees and southern hospitality. So I traveled to Baton Rouge eager to visit. Everything I expected was exceeded, with azaleas in splendid bloom and beautiful spring weather. - President General Ann Dillon The 109 th Louisiana State Conference...
A recent blog told about the rededication ceremony to be held at the Margaret Corbin Monument at West Point Cemetery to honor the valor of the Revolutionary War heroine. Despite the discovery that Margaret is not buried on the grounds of West Point, as thought to be for the past...
As Continental Congress approaches, NSDAR is pleased to announce the 20 th Anniversary of Heritage Club! This milestone celebrates 20 years of recognizing NSDAR’s generous donors. We have achieved so much because of the dedication of Heritage Club members, and we can’t wait to honor these donors with the wonderful...
Texas Daughters were honored to welcome President General Ann Dillon, to our 119 th Texas State Conference in San Antonio on March 7 and 8. Texas State Executive Board, Honorary State Regents and out of State Regents attending as guests greeted Mrs. Dillon Wednesday evening prior to conference with a...
Let’s admit it—many of us enjoy Facebook. That being said, haven’t you ever wished that there were a few pages with no games, no “What Kind of Vegetable Would You Be?” quizzes, no recipes, and no political commentary? Have I got good news for you! The Lineage Research, NSDAR Facebook...
Leaving Texas early Friday morning, I was met at the Atlanta airport by Rita Horton and Jean Vaughn for the two hour drive to Auburn University campus where the Alabama State Conference was held. It was a time for visiting and laughing as we shared memories from our experiences serving...
The March/April 2018 issue of American Spirit magazine is our 8th Annual Tribute to Women’s History Month. This is always one of our most popular issues and is a pleasure to work on every year. Our past March/April editions have featured women such as Margaret Fuller, an early women’s rights...
The Junior Membership Committee's Helen Pouch Memorial Fund celebrates 80 years of impact in 2018. Since its inception, the Helen Pouch Memorial Fund has primarily supported the DAR's objective of education through financial donations to our DAR Schools. Originally proposed by the Midwest Regional Assembly of Juniors in Chicago in...
March is Women’s History Month. This year it coincides with our ongoing commemoration of the World War I Centennial. Did you know the extent to which DAR members tirelessly worked on behalf of war relief both during and after the Great War? With American men mobilized to fight, some American...