The Daughters of the American Revolution is dedicated to its mission of preserving history, educating future generations, and honoring those who served our country and supported the founding of the United States. As part of this mission, we continue to build upon extensive genealogical resources to ensure broader audiences have

We are excited to announce that the DAR Patriots of Color Database is now available on the 10 Million Names website (10millionnames.org) by American Ancestors. View the news release here to learn more.

In 2023, DAR became one of the founding collaborating institutions supporting this initiative which includes

As we celebrate Black History Month, I wanted to take a moment to highlight DAR’s ongoing E Pluribus Unum (EPU) Educational Initiative! This initiative was launched in 2020 with the goal of increasing awareness of often underrepresented Revolutionary War Patriots, including those who were African American, Native American, and women

February is Black History Month and DAR is proud to observe this celebration of the contributions and sacrifices of Black Americans who have helped shape American history.

Learn more about the different efforts DAR has made and is making to honor and celebrate Patriots of Color; to promote membership to

This month we celebrate Black History Month. First conceived of by historian Carter G. Woodson, this effort to expand the teaching of Black History began in 1926 and was federally recognized in 1976 by President Ford during the U.S. Bicentennial. We’re sharing Black History stories and resources over on our 

"Obscurity in life and oblivion is too often the lot of the worthy – they pass away, and no 'storied stone' perpetuates the remembrance of the noble actions." So begins Edward Hector’s obituary published in the January 15, 1834 issue of the Norristown (Pa.) Register. The tribute goes on

E Pluribus Unum – “out of many, one” – was first featured on the original 1776 design of the Great Seal of the United States and was formally adopted by the U.S. Congress as our nation’s official motto in 1782. The Latin phrase reminds us that from the original Thirteen