In 1754, artist Lawrence Kilburn advertised that “all Gentlemen and Ladies inclined to favour him in having their pictures drawn, that he don’t doubt of pleasing them in taking a true Likeness.” Kilburn’s advertisement, loaded with meaning, is one of many examples of advertisements placed by artists in the 18th

Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party with the DAR Library this December! The Library will host a Holiday Tea commemorating this famous event at DAR Headquarters in Washington, DC, on December 16th. The Holiday Tea will be in the beautiful O’Byrne Gallery from 11am to 1pm. Tickets

In September, DAR Magazine’s publishing house, Hammock, Inc., submitted five entries on behalf of DAR to the MarCom Awards, an international creative competition recognizing outstanding achievement in marketing and communication. Entries come from various professions and institutions, including corporate marketing and communication departments, advertising agencies, public relations firms, design

Daughters across the nation participated in the National DAR Day of Service, which coincides with and honors the founding of the DAR on October 11 (and throughout the month of October). In the past 10 years, DAR members have logged more than 50 million hours of service! I am certain

"Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, May your future be, filled with honor everlasting as your history." I had such a fantastic time visiting with State Regent Marguerite Fritsch and the lovely Pennsylvania Daughters! It was amazing to learn about all the work they are doing to further our mission all across the Keystone

133 years ago today on October 11, 1890, eighteen women gathered in Washington, D.C., to organize the Daughters of the American Revolution. Today, we honor their creation and celebrate the founding of DAR by participating in the National DAR Day of Service throughout the month of October. Read more below

Congress designated October 28th as National First Responders Day in 2017.  What Does a First Responder Do?  The Homeland Security Act 2002 defines first responders as individuals who protect life, evidence, property, or the environment during the early stages of an emergency. Most often, they are responsible for going immediately

Since 1890, Daughters have dedicated themselves to the promotion of historic preservation, education, and patriotism through service to communities worldwide. Outside of service, DAR further promotes our mission by recognizing and honoring people who excel in those initiatives in their communities. The organization also understands the importance of recognizing and

Are you in need of assistance? Genealogy assistance, that is. Well, you’re in luck! The Volunteer Genealogists Committee can help all members and chapters in various ways. How? Let’s run through the different levels of assistance.

First, the Volunteer Genealogists Committee helps members by producing videos that explain the reasons

The American Heritage Committee seeks to celebrate our rich cultural traditions in the arts and crafts, as well as music, literature and drama. While the committee began in 1963, it traces its roots to our first President General, Caroline Scott Harrison. Mrs. Harrison enjoyed painting and often painted orchids and