The Genealogy Department is excited to announce that beginning January 1, 2022, GEP Courses 1-4 are now $75 each!

Recently, the Executive Committee approved the decision to lower the cost of the four main courses in  the Genealogy Education Program (GEP). This decision was made to help encourage you, our

And just like that, another year of DAR accomplishment has come to a successful conclusion. Just imagine the hundreds of thousands of ways that DAR members around the world helped to fulfill our service organization’s relevant mission during 2019 – it’s inspiring to pause and reflect on the support that

April 2017 marks the 100 year anniversary of the United States’ entering into World War One. The DAR is honoring this anniversary in numerous ways beginning now through the centennial celebration of the Treaty of Versailles in June of 2019. The NSDAR Archives is especially excited about our Americana Room

Last week, on the 242nd anniversary of the “shot heard ‘round the world,” I was delighted to join with distinguished guests and the general public for the grand opening celebrations of the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The museum has been many years in the making

Departing Washington, DC before the sun was up Friday morning, I traveled through Minneapolis/St. Paul on my way to Rapid City, South Dakota.  I have a new respect for the trials of Native Americans after listening to an amazing woman, Marcella LaBeau, describe how she and her ancestors overcame and

Well before the Women in Military Service for America Memorial was built, the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution and its chapters across the country and overseas were supporting the Memorial. You helped us fundraise and find and register eligible women. You participated in our events and invited us

I left for Nebraska in a cold spring rain, but arrived in Nebraska to a warm welcome from the Daughters in America’s heartland.  The weather remained overcast and rainy, but the hospitality truly made the climate inconsequential.  A teddy bear with her own sash and arrow pin, from Honorary State

The familiar face of the Nevada State Regent, Lynn Kinsell, made me feel welcome amid the flashing neon lights of the Las Vegas airport as crowds hurried to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in this amazing city.  Driving to the Northern edge of the metro area we saw how Las Vegas

We are excited to announce that American Spirit magazine has joined DAR Headquarters, the DAR Museum and the DAR Library on Facebook! With our new Facebook page, readers now have the opportunity to interact with other readers, receive updates on the latest issue, behind-the-scenes teasers and more. “Like” our page

Arriving in California in March, I was reminded how beautiful the state can be.  Because of recent rains the hills were green, the sky was blue and temperatures were moderate.  It was easy to understand why so many of our ancestors crossed the plains and mountains to reach the Pacific.