The NSDAR Archives is proud to present a new online resource for DAR history research – the DAR Reports to the Smithsonian Institution

When the DAR received its Act of Incorporation in 1896, it stipulated that the National Society submit an annual report to the Smithsonian Institution for the U.S

It is a rewarding feeling when a GOAL can be accomplished, especially when it directly benefits members. Two years ago, the Office of the Historian General, with the help of many, undertook a project years in the making. On February 3, 2025, the Office of the Historian General announced the

An extraordinary initiative is under way in the Office of the Historian General! The placement of Revolutionary War Grave markers, historical and/or commemorative monuments and tablets by the National Society, states and chapters, originated early on in the history of the Daughters of the American Revolution. During DAR’s Golden Jubilee

We are happy to announce that the NSDAR annual Proceedings were recently digitized and are now available on DAR’s member website. The NSDAR publishes annual Proceedings each year as a record of DAR’s Continental Congress. The Proceedings are a record of what occurred at this meeting. They routinely contain the

October is American Archives Month. The goal of Archives Month is to raise awareness of the value of archives and archivists. Archives Month was introduced several years ago by our professional organization, the Society of American Archivists, as “Archives Week” and in recent years it has evolved into a month-long

As I traveled (in person and virtually!) to complete my official state visits, I shared some DAR history for the benefit of our new members and guests in order to illustrate our long legacy of service work. One of the examples that evoked the most response was our commitment to

Happy birthday, DAR! The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution was founded 131 years ago today here in Washington, D.C. The DAR has accomplished much in all that time, but have you ever wondered about the Society’s first year and how it became so successful so fast?

Many of

Today marks the 100th anniversary of one of DAR’s largest and proudest achievements in World War I relief service. On August 23, 1921, DAR members and French dignitaries gathered at Tilloloy, France, to dedicate the new water system built by DAR for the village.

The entry of the United States

March is Women’s History Month. The commemoration began in 1980 as Women’s History Week and was expanded to the full month in 1987. The purpose of Women’s History Month is to recognize women’s contributions to American culture and society throughout our history. This year’s theme is “Valiant Women of the

When the documentary “Voice of Freedom” about Marian Anderson airs on the PBS series American Experience on Feb. 15 at 9 p.m. ET (and is afterward available for online streaming), it will include never-before-released information from documents found exclusively within the holdings of the National Society in its growing Marian