The American History Essay Contest welcomes essays from students in grades 5 through 8, all centered on a theme that changes annually, often to commemorate the anniversary of an important event. The 2021-2022 American History Essay Contest commemorates the 100th anniversary of the dedication of the Tomb of the Unknown

This year, the NSDAR launched the “Patriots of the American Revolution DAR High School Essay Contest,” open to students in grades 9 through 12. The contest asked students to reflect on the men and women, both famous and unknown, who figured in the events of the American Revolution

With the change of season comes the onset of colorful fall leaves, cooler nights, and school-related activities and events.  Members, the time is now to help get out the word about DAR scholarships offered at the chapter, state and national level!  Last year, the DAR Scholarship Committee awarded over 1,300

Students across America have returned to school, some in vastly different ways as result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. What remains constant is our National Society’s commitment to education and our support of scholarships at the chapter, state, and national levels. Last year in support of education, our National Society

It’s officially August and the coronavirus has continued to affect every part of our world.  Some schools have reopened while others are trying to decide what is best for all – the students, staff, teachers, and administrators. 

In the midst of the unknown, there are still children who need to

The Office of the Reporter General is delighted to announce DAR now has an online scholarship application process. Today, August 1, 2019, our new online submission process went live!  We are grateful to the members of the Dillon Administration who laid the groundwork for this advancement, which brings our application

This fall, the DAR Museum has produced its first downloadable teacher resource, thanks to an internship sponsored by North Carolina State Society. Inspiring Change: Women’s Education in 19th Century America is available online through the Museum’s Education page and through the Educational Resources Committee lesson plans page as well

I am so thrilled that the bank of Educational Resources lesson plans is growing! We have lesson plans covering a variety of topics and we are continuing to add new ones. Thank you to all the members who have contributed! Check out the Educational Resources committee page for the guidelines

The DAR Museum recently launched a new educational program for Junior Girl Scouts called “Playing the Past: The 1913 Women’s Suffrage Parade”!  Just in time for Women’s History Month, the program celebrates the participants of the 1913 Women’s Suffrage Parade and the earlier suffragists who made their work possible. Did

I am so excited to tell you a little bit about the new Educational Resources Committee today! We have been very active during the past few months getting organized and developing the tools that we will be using.  

This committee was established to electronically provide lesson plans focusing on