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Junelle Linke Mongno, Reporter General and Suzanne Marie Heske, Historian General

When Black Elk, a holy man of the Oglala Sioux, spoke of “the beauty and strangeness of the earth” he expressed a deep reverence for the everyday environment - an environment inextricably woven into the fabric of Indigenous life. Preserving and celebrating the cultural heritage of America’s Indigenous peoples demands

Susan Johnston, Texas State Regent

Returning home to Texas for the 126th State Conference filled my heart with joy as I reunited with the warm smiles and loving embrace of my fellow Texas Daughters. The name "Texas" itself derives from a Caddo word meaning "friendship" — a fitting description for these remarkable women. Our Texas

Pamela Wright, President General

As many of you know, DAR has been a steadfast supporter the Military Women’s Memorial (MWM) since the creation of its foundation in 1985 and dedication of the Memorial in 1997.

I am delighted to share that with a recent significant donation to the MWM’s important renovation efforts, the National

Eleanor B. Ortiz, New Mexico State Regent

How refreshing it was to visit the Land of Enchantment for the 104th New Mexico State Conference! I am filled with gratitude and admiration for the Daughters of this great state. My privilege was to share in the celebration of your accomplishments, to witness the heartfelt tributes, and to see

Pamela Wright, President General

I am delighted to share that the 134th Continental Congress Website is now live! Launching the website today gives Daughters the opportunity to plan their Congress experience before Pre-Registration opens and select National Event tickets go on sale on April 15, 2025.

What is featured on the 134th Continental Congress

Donna Weaver, National Chair, Development Committee and Kendra Discenza-Davis, National Vice Chair, Development Committee and Chair, Sustaining Supporter Subcommittee

DAR launched a campaign to register 10,000 Sustaining Supporters before Congress 2025 to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Sustaining Supporter Program, our monthly giving initiative.

With three months to go, we are 1,193 Sustaining Supporters shy of our goal. If you are not yet a Sustaining Supporter, you can

Ginnie Sebastian Storage, First Vice President General

I had the pleasure of joining with other Daughters from across the country to attend the celebrations of the Reopening of the Marian Anderson Museum and Historical Society in Philadelphia, PA. After 5 long years of repair following a 2020 flood, during which the National Society assisted through gifting funds

Cindy Mangum, Mississippi State Regent

My heart is full after such a special visit with the Mississippi Daughters at the 119th MSSDAR State Conference! From honoring dedicated members and future leaders to the warm fellowship shared over tea at the Governor’s Mansion, every experience was a beautiful reminder of the strength and spirit of our

Suzanne Heske, Historian General

It is a rewarding feeling when a GOAL can be accomplished, especially when it directly benefits members. Two years ago, the Office of the Historian General, with the help of many, undertook a project years in the making. On February 3, 2025, the Office of the Historian General announced the

Kate Johanns, National Chair, Public Relations and Media Committee

One of the major initiatives of the Wright Administration, the Daughters Online Community—aka the DOC—turns 2 years old this month!

The Daughters Online Community launched Feb. 21, 2023, and represents a major shift in how the National Society communicates with its members. The DOC (pronounced like “What’s up, DOC?”)