I am so excited to have the opportunity to join fellow members on the Give a Hoot DAR Schools Bus Tour, which will take place October 5-12. Once during each administration, we organize a week-long tour to visit the five of the DAR supported schools and it is always so

As I’m sure many of you genealogy enthusiasts already know, two of the most prominent genealogical organizations, the National Genealogical Society (NGS) and the Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS), hold annual national conferences, which are great gatherings and learning opportunities for genealogists of all levels of experience. These conferences

I am very excited that we now have the opportunity to feature guest bloggers on the Today’s DAR blog. This will be a great way to get another person’s perspective and have them tell their story.

Periodically, I shall invite Executive Officers, National Chairs, Department Heads and other staff members

Today begins Constitution Week which is a wonderful time to connect with those in our community and remind them about this important document which shaped our nation. The United States Constitution stands as a testament to the tenacity of Americans throughout history to maintain their liberties, freedoms and inalienable rights

As we pause on September 11th to remember the horrific attacks on our country in 2001, may we remember with gratitude the thousands of first responders and volunteers who risked their very lives to save others.  The bravery of those who ran into the burning buildings as thousands ran

When I visited the South Carolina Fall Forum, one of the most interesting exhibits was on the scrapbook of one of the earliest state regents, Grace Loagan Marshall, which an antique dealer bought at a warehouse sale in 2010. Through the SCDAR, the scrapbook was returned to the grandson who

It was such fun to return to South Carolina to attend the SCDAR Fall Forum, Dot Lind, State Regent.  Having been a guest at the South Carolina State Conference in 2009, it was delightful to greet old friends and make new ones.  Lucky for me I had the same thoughtful

Hopefully each of you had the opportunity to rest from your labors and enjoy a long weekend with family and friends.  We were delighted that our son, Walker, who is a first year law student at SMU could join us at the ranch along with our daughter, Lindsey, her husband

Like many of you, I love to learn. I particularly love to learn more of my own family history which makes our American history so much more personal.  I enjoy meeting women from all across our country and our world and learning why they value their membership in DAR.

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