Denise Doring VanBuren, President General

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

Denise Doring VanBuren, President General

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

Connie Olde, National Chair, Continental Congress

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

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

Well, great news

Denise Doring VanBuren, President General

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

Cara C. Hotz, National Chair, Continental Congress Communications

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

Denise Doring VanBuren, President General

Yesterday, I shared highlights of our upcoming Opening Night ceremonies to launch the Virtual 129th Continental Congress. Today, I wanted to tell you more about the other official sessions of the Virtual 129th Continental Congress that will air as video presentations on our Congress Online YouTube Livestream

Denise Doring VanBuren, President General

I am pleased to share with you highlights of the exciting Opening Night program that will begin the historic Virtual 129th Continental Congress.  With a theme devoted to “Honoring Our Patriots,” we will celebrate honorees who further research and education on the contributions of all those who contributed to American

Peggy Troxell, Recording Secretary General

Voters to the Virtual 129th Continental Congress will elect seven Vice Presidents General and one Honorary Vice President General. This blog explains the qualifications for each position and introduces you to the women who seek to fill them. You may find further information regarding each of the individual candidates

Denise Doring VanBuren, President General

Are you ready to make some history? The National Society is poised to host its first Virtual Continental Congress June 24-28, 2020 – and the online experience has taken on exciting proportions after a month of intense preparation.  I am delighted to share a preview of the 129th Continental