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Lisa Melland, National Chair and Editor-in-Chief of American Spirit magazine and Daughters newsletters

Perhaps you let your subscription drop years ago or never subscribed. We encourage you to take another look! Every other month, DAR member-subscribers receive two periodicals—the American Spirit magazine and the Daughters newsletter. The American Spirit magazine is an award-winning publication that features well-written and beautifully illustrated stories of

Cynthia Parnell, Registrar General and Sara Sukol, DAR Genealogy Director

Those attending the 132nd Continental Congress were excited to learn that the Inheritance Project has expanded to include sisters!  You may now inherit Patriots for whom your sisters, along with your mothers and maternal grandmothers, have a proven Application or Supplemental Application.  There’s no need to submit a Supplemental on

Pamela Wright, President General

It was an honor and a privilege to be in the presence of so many selfless Americans last evening at National Defense Night. I’m so glad we could hear the stories of these men and women who are committed to protecting our country and its people, and how they also

Pamela Wright, President General

I hope you all had as much fun last night at Sparkle in Service Night as I did! Special thanks to the Service to America Committee for showcasing ways we can all get involved!

Tonight, the National Defense Ceremony is one of our most treasured traditions; it provides a platform

Pamela Wright, President General

Thank you for joining us last night for the Education Awards Ceremony! I enjoyed hearing from young people and educators who share our common passion for history. I was proud to showcase the first place winners of the American Heritage Contest via video and if you missed it or want

Pamela Wright, President General

I hope you had just as much fun at Opening Night as I did—everyone truly sparkled. I want to thank our honorees: Jonna Mendez, Tetiana Mouzi, Jack Bowman, and David Rencher for making the night truly memorable. Their works encompass the DAR’s values of service and patriotism.

A special thanks

Pamela Wright, President General

Are you ready? In just a few hours, we officially open the 132nd Continental Congress with a sparkling Opening Night Ceremony! 

Tonight we recognize Jonna Mendez for her dedication to National Security and service in the CIA; Tetiana Mouzi for her outstanding work with Ukrainian refugees; Jack Bowman for long

Pamela Wright, President General

I hope everyone enjoyed their first day of Congress yesterday! Be sure to make the most of your time this week: check the Congress Schedule or the Congress App to find out where and when events are taking place. And don’t forget to pose for a picture near our new

Pamela Wright, President General

Welcome back to our historic National Headquarters! I am thrilled to Celebrate Stars and Stripes Forever! with you for the 132nd Continental Congress. I am thankful for another year where thousands of you can join us for this historic occasion in person —and thousands more will surely join us online

Connie Olde and Melissa Wetzel, National Co-Chairs, Continental Congress

Members and Guests, welcome to the 132nd Continental Congress!

We will “Celebrate Stars & Stripes Forever” by honoring many outstanding individuals and groups for their dedicated service and fabulous achievements. Please note the wonderful work of our Daughters and use their new ideas and programs in your chapters, state societies