Pamela Wright, President General

Thank you for joining us last night for the Education Awards Ceremony! I enjoyed hearing from young people and educators who share our common passion for history. I was proud to showcase the first place winners of the American Heritage Contest via video and if you missed it or want

Pamela Wright, President General

I hope you had just as much fun at Opening Night as I did—everyone truly sparkled. I want to thank our honorees: Jonna Mendez, Tetiana Mouzi, Jack Bowman, and David Rencher for making the night truly memorable. Their works encompass the DAR’s values of service and patriotism.

A special thanks

Pamela Wright, President General

Are you ready? In just a few hours, we officially open the 132nd Continental Congress with a sparkling Opening Night Ceremony! 

Tonight we recognize Jonna Mendez for her dedication to National Security and service in the CIA; Tetiana Mouzi for her outstanding work with Ukrainian refugees; Jack Bowman for long

Pamela Wright, President General

I hope everyone enjoyed their first day of Congress yesterday! Be sure to make the most of your time this week: check the Congress Schedule or the Congress App to find out where and when events are taking place. And don’t forget to pose for a picture near our new

Pamela Wright, President General

Welcome back to our historic National Headquarters! I am thrilled to Celebrate Stars and Stripes Forever! with you for the 132nd Continental Congress. I am thankful for another year where thousands of you can join us for this historic occasion in person —and thousands more will surely join us online

Connie Olde and Melissa Wetzel, National Co-Chairs, Continental Congress

Members and Guests, welcome to the 132nd Continental Congress!

We will “Celebrate Stars & Stripes Forever” by honoring many outstanding individuals and groups for their dedicated service and fabulous achievements. Please note the wonderful work of our Daughters and use their new ideas and programs in your chapters, state societies

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

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)

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