Denise Doring VanBuren, President General

I once again thank the outstanding Congress team that created our virtual 130th Continental Congress last month. This week, we reviewed survey results in order to identify ways to make future Congresses even better….and by the way, we certainly plan to be back in Washington, D.C., at our National Headquarters

Denise Doring VanBuren, President General

Happy Independence Day! It’s my favorite holiday of the year! Please make some time today to recall the sacrifice of your own Patriot ancestor who sacrificed so that we might enjoy freedoms that remain the envy of the world.

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I hope you

Denise Doring VanBuren, President General

We have a great ceremony on tap for you this evening – but first please allow me to express my deep gratitude to the more than 28,000 donors who made possible last night’s unveiling of our nearly fully restored Hall. THANK YOU – without your generous support and prayers, we

Denise Doring VanBuren, President General

I hope that you joined me last night in cheering on so many outstanding young people during our enjoyable Education Awards Night. I also again extend sincere congratulations to our Outstanding Junior Member, Rebecca Hough. A member of the Martha Washington Chapter, Rebecca Hough has served as national vice chair, state

Denise Doring VanBuren, President General

What a memorable Opening Night Ceremony! It was such a privilege to recognize last night’s honorees. In particular, it was a thrill to honor Lee Greenwood, and I can hardly wait to have him join us in person next year at DAR Constitution Hall! If you missed Opening Night, you

Denise Doring VanBuren, President General

Good morning, sunshine, and welcome to the Virtual 130th Continental Congress! Tonight we begin our annual convention with an awe-inspiring Opening Night Ceremony beginning 7 p.m. ET. I hope that you will feel as though you have a front-row seat for our celebration themed “Proud to Be an

Denise Doring VanBuren, President General

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 Junior Shoppe, the DAR Insignia Store and the DAR Store, there are always fun, new things to add to our DAR collections

Cara C. Hotz, National Chair, Continental Congress Communications

Get ready to share the excitement of our National Society’s second Virtual Continental Congress. We’re looking forward to welcoming more Daughters, guests and prospective members to the experience, and our Congress Communications Committee members have lots of ways to help you stay connected to all things Congress!

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Denise Doring VanBuren, President General

After months of work behind the scenes, I am thrilled to share with you highlights of the lineup of exciting speakers who will share remarks during evening sessions of the upcoming 130th Continental Congress.

Opening Night, which is themed “Proud to Be an American,” will feature singer and songwriter Lee

Denise Doring VanBuren, President General

It’s beginning to look a lot like Congress – and this year’s virtual version will provide a more traditional schedule through daytime business and evening ceremonial programming. I hope that you will join us for as many sessions as possible of the Virtual 130th Continental Congress, which will