I once again thank the outstanding Congress team that created our virtual 129th Continental Congress last month. This week, we met via video conference to debrief and review survey results in order to identify ways to make future Congresses even better….and by the way, we certainly hope and plan

I hope you will agree that our National Defense Night was inspiring! The heartfelt remarks of each honoree were touching to me personally, and I hope reminded you of our important role to support those who wear – and who have worn – the uniform of our nation. I am

Can anyone NOT look forward to National Defense Night? This evening’s National Defense Night program will be moving and thought provoking, especially the keynote remarks of Lieutenant General Robert P. Ashley, Jr., Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency. It is an evening dedicated to the men and women who protect our national

Raise your hand if you are proud to be a member of Today’s DAR!!! Our first Virtual Congress and your embrace of technology are nothing short of remarkable – and such a great illustration of the vibrancy of our dynamic organization. Huzzah!

View the President General’s Friday Video Message

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What a terrific Opening Night we had Honoring Our Patriots! I am grateful to all the honorees who shared the virtual spotlight – it was a privilege to recognize their contributions to our American story. In particular, Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III of the Smithsonian Institution delivered an especially memorable

Welcome to the Virtual 129th Continental Congress! We will make history as we together launch our annual convention this evening at 7 p.m. ET with an outstanding Opening Night Ceremony – one that deploys online technology and connectivity to complete the business of the Society. I hope that you

Members and Guests, welcome to the Virtual 129th Continental Congress!

Just months ago, few of us could have imagined how our lives would be changed and shaped by the global pandemic. However, just as our predecessors faced the challenges of their time period, our organization has risen to the challenge

Let’s be honest: we all know shopping is one of our favorite activities during Continental Congress! After all, thanks to the fabulous items available in the Congress Shops, the Junior Shoppe and the DAR Store, there are always fun, new things to add to our DAR collections.

Well, great news

We are just days closer to our historic 129th virtual Continental Congress, and I am thrilled to share more about some of the events that will take place next week. Our National Committees have worked hard to arrange for virtual luncheons that will honor the work of our members

There are so many reasons to be excited about our historic virtual Continental Congress—all the online events, the news, the celebrations of service, and the recognition of our members’ accomplishments in the past year. Even though we aren’t physically together in our beloved House Beautiful in Washington, DC, the Continental