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Pamela Wright, President General

The Wright Administration is thrilled to unveil the newly redesigned DAR Website! This update brings a fresh look, simplified navigation, and improved functionality—all designed to better serve you, as well as our public audience. Rest assured, all the information you rely on remains available, just with a modernized design to

Cynthia Parnell, Registrar General

I was thrilled to join with members of the DAR Application Task Force (ATF) for a week of genealogical research at the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City, Utah. The purpose of the trip was two-fold; the first goal was to assist numerous prospective members with the research and completion

Pamela Wright, President General

“This memorial was conceived in noble aspiration, has been created by constant effort, and is consummated in glorious achievement.”

“We have come home.”

Past President General Emily Nelson Ritchie McClean made this declaration during Memorial Continental Hall’s grand opening on April 19, 1909, five years to the day after

Shari Thorne-Sulima, National Chair, Units Overseas

It was this Chair’s pleasure to represent the President General in Sydney, Australia, for a week celebrating the Captain James Cook Chapter’s 40th anniversary. After crossing the International Date Line, this Chair touched down in Oz and was welcomed by Chapter Regent Ann Cairns, who hosted a tour of downtown

Carolyn Loeffler, Minnesota State Regent

Missing the Minnesota Daughters’ Fall Meeting and Board of Management in October due to COVID was quite a disappointment! I had been excited to experience the “North Star Sparkle” firsthand with my longtime friend State Regent Carolyn Loeffler. Corresponding Secretary Janet McFarland attended in my place and enjoyed celebrating their

Rebecca Grawl, National Chair, DAR Tours & Events

Our travels in Paris culminated with a special farewell dinner at the river boat L’Onyx, in view of the sparkling Eiffel Tower. During this special evening, we took time to thank our incredible tour directors from Academic Travel Abroad (Randall Salisbury, Emma Impavido, Elisabetta Amadi, and Mauro Tonelli), whose knowledge

Kate Johanns, National Chair, Public Relations and Media Committee

Another très magnifique day in Paris! It was an honor to place a wreath at the Lafayette Escadrille Memorial Cemetery, an enduring symbol of the Franco-American Alliance. When the Great War began, Americans immediately volunteered to serve with the French, and this towering memorial is a testament to our continued

Dr. Patricia Maclay, National Chair, Franco-American Memorial Committee

What a privilege to be here in Paris on Armistice Day. It was my honor to represent the National Society at the Arc de Triomphe for the official commemoration ceremonies. I deeply appreciate President Emmanuel Macron’s generous invitation for me to join his viewing party. It was incredibly moving to

Virginia Lingelbach, Chaplain General

The Wright Administration is excited to begin our “Paris When It Sparkles” trip, which is dedicated to celebrating the enduring connection between America and France. The United States had no stronger ally in its fight for independence than France. Almost 250 years ago, our two countries began developing an unbreakable

Marria Blinn, National Chair, The Flag of the United States of America Committee

The Salute to the Stars and Stripes! Flag Replacement Chapter Grant Program was established to provide a free 3’ x 5’ American Flags from the DAR Store to DAR chapters across the nation to ensure that worn or tattered flags in their communities were replaced with dignity. This Flag of