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Pamela Wright, President General

The 132nd Continental Congress is nearly here! But, before you travel to National Headquarters in Washington D.C., please review these important reminders!

We planned a great lineup of honorees and speakers for you this year! Click here to learn about our featured presenters and award winners for our evening ceremonies
Jamie Burchfield, National Chair, Service to America Committee

We hope you are ready to Sparkle in Service at the 132nd Continental Congress! The Service to America Committee is excited to host the Sparkle in Service Night at the JW Marriott on the Ballroom level from 7-9:30 pm on Friday, June 30. This free, come-and-go event will provide Daughters

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

Happy Flag Day! One of the most exciting events in our National Society’s history was the raising of the first American flag on the grounds of our DAR Headquarters on February 23, 1903! Imagine the feeling of exhilarating victory our earlier Daughters felt as they proudly raised the most recognized

Pamela Wright, President General

During the upcoming 132nd Continental Congress week, we are so pleased to be holding a special ceremony in celebration of a DAR member who was a changemaker in our organization – and you are invited to attend.

Monday, June 26, 2023 at 8:30 a.m., DC Daughter Lena Santos Ferguson (1928-2004)

Catherine Brodeur-Johnson, Vermont State Regent

“Strong and forever free” the green mountains of Vermont were a welcome site to this President General. Visiting the Strong Mansion, eating ice cream at the home of Ben and Jerry’s and learning about Vermont’s connections to the early days of DAR are just a few highlights of my visit

Pamela Wright, President General

The 132nd Continental Congress App is now available! Download the Congress App to your smartphone or tablet to have the most up-to-date Congress information at your fingertips. From the app, you can access the Congress Schedule, maps, create your own personalized schedule, and read about speakers and honorees. We will

Lanabeth Horgen, Recording Secretary General

This year at the 132nd Continental Congress, Delegates will elect seven Vice Presidents General and one Honorary Vice President General. This blog explains the qualifications for each position and introduces you to the women who seek to fill them. You may find further information regarding each of the individual

Mernie Crane, Maryland State Regent

Heartfelt thanks to State Regent Mernie Crane and the Maryland Daughters for sharing the history of their state society and influence on the early years of the National Society. The tour of the Maryland Chapter house was a special treat. A special thank you to my personal Pages Michelle Tarlecki

Amanda Lazarus, Rhode Island State Regent

State Regent Amanda Lazarus and the Rhode Island Daughters shared history, food and their lovely motto “Hope” with me during their state conference. Visiting the luxurious John Brown house was eclipsed only by shooting a cannon donated by General A.E. Burnside and others to the Squantum Club. Thank you to

Jane Larke, West Virginia State Regent

“Almost heaven, West Virginia!” Thank you State Regent, Jane Larke and Daughters for a “wild and wonderful” time in your beautiful state. I enjoyed touring the incredible state park with my old Paging friends, Mindy Davis and Charla Nutter McNaboe. Special thanks to my Page, Elizabeth Saterfield, for her attention