In the Genealogy Department at the DAR Headquarters we often get questions about how to use the Genealogical Research System (GRS) and the best way to find what you are searching for. Today I am going to share some insights, information and tips to help when you are using the

We know Halloween is a time for candy and costumes, but historically it was a time to remember and honor the dead. What better way to remember and honor the dead than to learn about them through genealogy? Thousands are bewitched by genealogical research and studies have shown that just

September is Hispanic Heritage month and in honor of this, we would like to take the opportunity to highlight the Spanish citizens who aided the cause of American Independence during the Revolutionary War.

Spanish participation in the American Revolutionary War, although not well known, was widespread and important.  Even before

For those of us who prepare, submit or review member applications and supplementals, the GRS is an indispensable tool that we use on a regular basis.  For those of you who may not be as familiar with the Genealogical Research System or GRS for short, it is a portal to

As a follow up to last week’s exciting blog from Registrar General, Sharon Withers, about expanding the NSDAR DNA Group on Family Tree DNA’s website, I’m pleased to share even more DNA news!

Earlier this year, NSDAR admitted the first DAR member to use Y-DNA as genealogical evidence! 

In recent years, DNA has become widely recognized as a powerful genealogical tool—a molecular hammer than can smash brick walls. It can have the same utility as a historic document or vital record and can be especially helpful in eliminating false information.  You can learn more about DNA research and

I hope you enjoyed the “Who Do You Think You Are?” episode that featured actor Scott Foley using DAR resources to learn more about his ancestor. You can watch the full episode on the TLC website here.

I was so proud of how beautiful our Headquarters looked and how

I am thrilled to share some very exciting news with you. The DAR is going to be featured on this week’s episode of TLC’s television series “Who Do You Think You Are?” on April 10!

It is such a pleasure to be featured in this educational television program that so

Note: Kiera Nolan is a former Reference Librarian for the DAR Library.

I recently found the marriage abstract for my third great-grandparents, from 1850 in County Tipperary, Ireland, using FamilySearch.org at the DAR Library. I accessed FamilySearch.org through the DAR Library but it is also a free resource for all

With the New Year come new programs at the DAR Library! In addition to our annual Lecture Series, on January 30, 2016 the DAR Library is starting Genealogy 101! Genealogy 101 is a series of classes on a variety of genealogical topics. All classes are free to the public, and