J.E. Caldwell served as the official jeweler for the National Society for more than 100 years before the company was purchased by Hamilton Jewelers. During the organization’s early years three sterling silver spoons were created for the National Society and reproductions of one of them is still available. Shortly after

“Bringing internet access to our library and our residents has truly changed our small town.”

“Thank you for helping us test the water in the river!  It was neat!”  (10 year old student)

“Every time someone asks, ‘How can your program afford such great books?’ we answer, ‘Because of DAR!’”

On August 13, 2015th, I escaped the extreme Texas heat and flew to Columbus, Ohio for the Ohio Society Fall Fun Fair.  Greeted at the airport by State Regent Sandy McCann and State Vice Regent Nancy Wright, the weekend was off to a fun start!   The Ohio Society

This year DAR shares its 125th birthday with another important American institution: Ellis Island.

In the 35 years before Ellis Island opened, immigrants arriving in New York were processed at Castle Garden Immigration Depot in Lower Manhattan. Ellis Island was chosen in 1890 by the House Committee on Immigration as

On July 31, 2015, I flew to Lexington, KY where State Regent Barbara Zink and my Page, JeanEllen Hiter Melton, welcomed me to the Bluegrass Commonwealth for the Fall workshop.  Lexington is known as the Horse Capital of the World and the rolling hills and fine horses look like a

As I expect you are well aware, our beloved National Society has spent 2015 celebrating 125 years of service to America.  It has been wonderful to look back on our devotion to this great nation, and all that we have done throughout our storied history. However, it is important

The committees in charge of the last three Presidential Inaugural Luncheons have asked the National Society for permission to use the bronze eagle lectern for the nationally televised ceremonial luncheons following the oath of office ceremonies. President George W. Bush used the lectern at his inaugural luncheon in 2005, and

Have you ever looked back at your life and reflected on the path you took that impacted your life years later?  My mother encouraged me to join a sorority when I went off to college and I pledged Delta Zeta in my sophomore year.  I eventually transferred to another college

Yes, we did it!  We achieved the 10,000,000 service hour goal set by the President General and her Executive Board – and we did it during the 124th Continental Congress with six months remaining in the program year!  So, what do forward thinking DAR members do? Simple! We revise the

Throughout its history, the DAR has worked to support active duty military personnel, and also to provide relief to those affected by armed conflict. This sampling of the National Society’s wartime service work demonstrates Daughters’ willingness to tailor their efforts to fit the situation.

When the Spanish-American War broke out