February is a month of celebration and reflection as we observe Presidents’ Day and honor the birthday of George Washington. I have been deeply honored to participate in several meaningful events this month that pay tribute to the steady leadership, courage and character that helped give birth to our beloved

It was a great honor to represent Ginnie Sebastian Storage, President General, at the Navy 250 Homecoming Gala on October 11, 2025. I was joined by Cindy Addison, Historian General, Holly Blair, Librarian General, Janet McFarland, Past Corresponding General, and Junelle Mongno, Past Reporter General to represent DAR. The gala

For 78 years, the New Hampshire State DAR has had the honor of hosting the annual Cathedral of the Pines Weekend. Daughters from around the nation travel to attend a weekend filled with service, fellowship and camaraderie. The Cathedral Weekend began with the Patriotic Cathedral banquet on August 8 hosted

The Salute to the Stars and Stripes! Flag Replacement Chapter Grant Program was established to provide a free 3’ x 5’ American Flags from the DAR Store to DAR chapters across the nation to ensure that worn or tattered flags in their communities were replaced with dignity. This Flag of

Happy Flag Day! One of the most exciting events in our National Society’s history was the raising of the first American flag on the grounds of our DAR Headquarters on February 23, 1903! Imagine the feeling of exhilarating victory our earlier Daughters felt as they proudly raised the most recognized

Our National Society’s very first (albeit short-lived!) motto was Amor Patriae, which is a Latin expression meaning “Love of Country.” It is a concept that always resonates with me – a mantra that explains why I am so deeply committed to my membership in the Daughters of the American Revolution

Like thousands of you, I devoted much of my Saturday to placing wreaths on the graves of our nation’s departed military by taking part in the 30th annual Wreaths Across America event. So many emotions washed over me: respect for those who have worn the uniform of our nation;

On July 18, 2015, the Houston Astros saluted the 136th Expeditionary Signal Battalion of the Texas National Guard, which was deploying to the Mideast.  Organized by Twila Carter, Executive Director, Astros Foundation & Community Affairs, and a member of the James Tull Chapter, a private mobilization ceremony was held indoors

Yesterday morning as Steve and I sat on the porch drinking coffee and watching the hummingbirds, we relished the peaceful tranquility and the cool breeze.  What a contrast to the morning of June 6, 1944 in which thousands of men stormed the beaches at Normandy, only to fall before reaching

As we leave 2013 and enter a new year, we find ourselves reflecting on our many accomplishments over the past 12 months and setting goals for the next year.

We made incredible achievements in DAR over the past year, including doubling our Celebrate America! goal and reaching 2 million hours