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Pamela Wright, President General

The Daughters of the American Revolution is dedicated to its mission of preserving history, educating future generations, and honoring those who served our country and supported the founding of the United States. As part of this mission, we continue to build upon extensive genealogical resources to ensure broader audiences have

Julene Ignacio, Hawai'i State Regent

It was wonderful to visit with our Hawai'i Daughters and experience the warm spirit of Aloha. Every moment in Hawai'i was meaningful, from exploring Iolani Palace and DAR markers to honoring service members at Punchbowl Cemetery. A highlight was the Hawaiʻi Merci Boxcar Rededication, celebrating historic preservation and dedicated volunteers

Jennifer Jones, California State Chaplain

I was thrilled to finally meet in person with the California Daughters after last year’s weather challenges kept me away! The dedication and impact of the California Daughters in their communities are truly inspiring, and their work ahead of the US Semiquincentennial is wonderful. A special thank you to my

Pamela Wright, President General

Today marks the 20th anniversary of the unveiling of the Marian Anderson commemorative stamp. On January 27, 2005, at the invitation of the United States Postal Service and the family of Marian Anderson, DAR co-hosted the unveiling of a commemorative U.S. postage stamp honoring the operatic and concert star

Kristine Wood, National Vice Chair, America 250! Traveling Exhibit

We are coming up on the three-year anniversary of the collaboration between The Daughters of the American Revolution and the American Battlefield Trust to host the American Revolution Experience - Traveling Exhibit. This alliance has provided the American public with the opportunity to experience the history of the founding of

Pamela Wright, President General

The National Society mourns the loss of Honorary President General Linda Tinker Watkins, who passed away on January 16, 2025.

“Linda was an incredible woman and an impactful President General who advanced our National Society greatly during her term. She made a difference in the lives of many Daughters with

Marcy Carter-Lovick, National Chair, DAR Genealogy Research Institute

If you love genealogy, you will love the 2025 DAR Genealogy Research Institute (GRI). The line-up of speakers includes industry-renowned experts on timely genealogy topics as well as DAR experts sharing inside information on DAR application-related subjects.

The Institute will be held Monday, May 5 through Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Elane Granger, España Chapter Regent

On Friday, November 15, 2024, the España Chapter invited President General Pamela Wright, Executive Officers and attendees in the Spain/Italy extension of the Paris When it Sparkles tour to join us in a charming afternoon tasting local sherries. In the historic Salon Real at the Alfonso XIII Hotel in Seville

Pamela Wright, President General

Before we ring in the new year, we wanted to CELEBRATE 2024 one last time by looking back on the remarkable accomplishments we achieved together. DAR’s service is vibrant, far-reaching, and stays true to the vision of our founders and our mission objectives of historic preservation, education and patriotism. We

Kathryn West, America 250! National Chair & Shari Thorne-Sulima, Units Overseas National Chair

Sunday, November 17, 2024, was packed with exciting events for the intrepid participants of the America 250! Tour in Italy as a follow up to last year’s trip which launched plans for official and permanent recognition of Italian and friend to Thomas Jefferson, Filippo Mazzei. Mr. Mazzei is credited with