Denise Doring VanBuren, President General

The National Society is cooperating with the Doughboy Foundation and Hungarian Ambassador Szabolcs Takacs to host a unique, invitation-only photography exhibit focused on the 105th anniversary of America’s entry into World War I, as well as a discussion about the lessons learned during the conflict and how they apply to

Denise Doring VanBuren, President General

Like many of you, I spent the weekend intensely following coverage of the tragic events unfolding in Ukraine. Please join me in prayer and support for all those impacted by this heartbreaking, dangerous and volatile situation. As freedom-loving people, we must stand united with the Ukrainians, who deserve the fundamental

Denise Doring VanBuren, President General

Daughters gathered from across the country – and even traveled across the ocean! – to attend the first Special Meeting held in the 131-year history of our National Society last week at our National Headquarters. More than 850 members participated in the session to formally approve moving the location and

Denise Doring VanBuren, President General

Did you know? The nation’s newest national memorial, which honors Native American Veterans, opened in 2020 on the grounds of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C. It honors all of the American Indian, Alaskan Native and Native Hawaiian veterans who have served in every branch

Denise Doring VanBuren, President General

As the daughter of a World War II Navy Navigator, it was an astounding honor for me to place a memorial wreath on behalf of the NSDAR at our national WWII Memorial in observance of the 80th anniversary of the horrific surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. As every American

Denise Doring VanBuren, President General

I was delightfully surprised to be given the privilege on July 22 to join New York State Commissioner of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Erik Kulleseid in cutting the ribbon to unveil new walking paths and landscaping improvements at Washington’s Headquarters State Historic in Newburgh. Earlier this year, our National

Denise Doring VanBuren, President General

DAR members have been commemorating the 100th anniversary of Women’s Suffrage for more than a year as one of the primary Commemorative Events of this Administration. I commend all those who obtained proclamations, staged events/presentations and marked the centennial of women’s right to vote in myriad meaningful ways. Brava, ladies

Laura McCrillis Kessler, Historian General

As we “Shine the light” on our Patriots during the Rise and Shine VanBuren Administration, it was extremely fitting that on Friday, October 11, 2019, the NSDAR held a wreath laying ceremony honoring American naval hero, John Paul Jones. You can see a short video of the ceremony here

Denise Doring VanBuren, President General

DAR is so very proud to be a corporate sponsor of the Mobile Education Exhibit for Wreaths Across America – and we were so pleased to welcome it to our National Headquarters this morning! The Mobile Education Exhibit is a 48-foot trailer that furthers the Wreaths Across America goal to

Katie Cannon, DAR Museum Curator of Education

Want a taste of Hawaii? This October the DAR Museum welcomes a traveling play called My Name is `Ōpūkaha`ia. It follows the life of Henry ʻŌpūkahaʻia, a young Hawaiian who came to the United States in 1808 for a promotional speaking tour. Henry became involved in gaining support for