A visit to George Washington’s Mount Vernon was a most memorable experience for the Executive  Officers this past week. It began when our hostess, Jo Carol Porter,  Chairman of the Life Guard Society of Mount Vernon, warmly welcomed us to the Quarters on the grounds of Mount Vernon for an

Friends are often the reason so many of us continue our work with the Daughters of the American Revolution. Our mission is certainly at the forefront of our involvement, but it is always rewarding to get together. Sunday, January 28, the Washington, D.C., Daughters arranged to host a dessert reception

Back in October, the Connecticut Daughters had a unique opportunity to teach a new audience about today’s DAR, and it was such a successful event that the President General has asked me to write a blog post about the experience. I am so pleased to be able to tell you

Few experiences of my life have been as thrilling as representing our National Society in the ceremony staged by the National Park Service at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia to celebrate the planting of the first two of what will be 76 trees donated by the DAR to the

Whether she appreciates it or not, every Daughter has accompanied us in spirit throughout this amazing journey to commemorate not only the centennial of World War I but also our gratitude to the French citizens who aided America’s struggle for independence. And so it was truly one of the highest

Thursday was a time to honor our heroes.  This day, as well as the entire week, has been an act of service and will leave a thumb print on our souls.  We have walked the battlefields and cemeteries where our men and women sacrificed their lives for liberty. We explored

On Wednesday, our tour began at the historic Picpus Cemetery.   The private cemetery was created during the French Revolution, and more than 1,300 victims of the guillotine are buried here, most of them lying together in a mass grave.  Picpus Cemetery is also the final resting place of our

On April 15, 1918, a 24- year- old farmer from  Nebraska, boarded the ship Madawaska at Newport News, VA, headed for France, embarking on what he titled “My Trip with the A.E.F.”, in the little book he carried with him throughout his service in World War I.  Beginning with the

Yesterday almost eighty Daughters and spouses began touring the sites where American forces played a significant role in the defense of France in World War I.  Dr. Monique Seefried, US World War I Centennial Commissioner, led the tour and shared her knowledge and insights. The sites visited are within 50

The Saturday morning meeting of the National Board of Management was condensed in order to get the members participating in the Celebrating the Franco-American Alliance Tour  in France on their way.  The meeting was followed by a brunch hosted by the tireless members of the Property Beautification and Hospitality Committee