Marcy Carter-Lovick, Texas State Regent

The National Society has commissioned a bronze statue of General Bernardo de Gálvez, and this stunning work was dedicated March 26 during a ceremony at the Veterans War Memorial of Texas in McAllen. Please enjoy this blog post by Texas State Regent Marcy Carter-Lovick recapping the event. Col. Frank Plummer

Patti Maclay, National Chair, Franco-American Memorial Committee

Bonjour! Welcome to the Franco-American Memorial Committee. We encourage you to join in celebrating and commemorating our 246 years of Franco-American friendship.  This “old” but new committee was reborn in October of 2023 through the efforts of our President General, Mrs. Pamela Wright! Founded initially in the late 1890s as

Kathryn West, National Chair, America 250! Committee

It’s happening!  The American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibit has officially launched and is on display at the Pottsboro Area Public Library, Pottsboro, Texas.  Project Coordinator and Preston Trail Chapter Second Vice Regent Amanda Bauman placed her request for the exhibit as soon as she learned about it from the Today’s

Carolyn Nutt, Massachusetts State Regent

Massachusetts DAR’s 250th Anniversary of the Boston Tea Party weekend was a wonderful experience! Thank you to our special guests from around the country and everyone who contributed to the success of the event.

On Friday December 15, Massachusetts DAR State Chaplain Patricia Karakashian, State Historian Charlene Goddard-Lyle and America

Peggy O’Connor, National Vice Chair, Commemorative Events

On December 17, 1773, John Adams wrote, “Last night, three cargoes of tea were emptied into the Harbour. This is the grandest event which has ever yet happened since the controversy with Britain opened!” He also wrote, “The people should never rise without doing something to be remembered, something notable

George S. Leone, Homecoming 250 Navy Marine Corps Chair and President

As America prepares for the Semiquincentennial in 2026, Homecoming 250 Navy Marine Corps plans to celebrate the 250th birthdays of the military services that gained and defend our independence. Homecoming 250™ is the charity bringing the celebration of the Navy and the Marine Corps 250th birthdays to Philadelphia and the

Mary Koik, American Battlefield Trust Director of Communications

The American Battlefield Trust has been honored to collaborate with the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution to create the American Revolution Experience, an outstanding exhibition that captures the spirit of both our organizations by showcasing lasting connections to the people and places indelibly linked to our war for

Denise Doring VanBuren, President General

I am immensely pleased to share that we have planted a ceremonial tree in Yorktown, Virginia, to signify the new location of the DAR Pathway of the Patriots! We were honored to plant this native “Chionanthus Virginicus” in memory of Commander-in-Chief George Washington to honor his pivotal victory here

Denise Doring VanBuren, President General

It is always thrilling to unveil a DAR America 250 historic marker to honor the men and women who achieved American independence. But it was especially so on May 17, when I was privileged to join members of the Oneida Chapter of Utica, NY, in dedicating the newest such marker

Denise Doring VanBuren, President General

In simply outstanding celebrations that combined historic preservation, education and patriotism, the New Jersey Daughters united with community leaders in two Garden State cities to place and dedicate not one but two outstanding markers yesterday. State Regent Bonnie Matthews, State Historian Deb Hvizdos and a small-but-mighty team of members