Discover the mission and impact of the DAR, a community of women dedicated to historic preservation, education, patriotism, and community service, with over a million members.

Feb 20, 2025 · Begun in 1890 by four forward-thinking patriotic women in Washington, D.C., today’s DAR has welcomed over one million women as members throughout our history.

DAR is a governing organization within the Hereditary Society Community of the United States of America, and each DAR President General has served on HSC's board since its inception.

Apr 16, 2025 · Founded in 1890, the DAR is "a non-profit, non-political volunteer women's service organization dedicated to historic preservation, education, and patriotism," according to their …

Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), patriotic society organized October 11, 1890, and chartered by Congress December 2, 1896.

As one of the most inclusive genealogical societies in the country, DAR boasts 190,000 members in 3,000 chapters across the United States and internationally. Any woman 18 years or older …

The DAR maintains chapters in all fifty of the United States as well as in the District of Columbia. There are also DAR chapters within Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, …

Each year the DAR awards scholarships to students showing dedication to the pursuit of education. Explore the historic homes and other sites across the country. First ladies, writers, …

Members of DAR are a vibrant and active group of women who are passionate about performing service to their community, preserving history, and educating children.

6 days ago · PARKERSBURG — The Blennerhassett Chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution held its annual National Defense Luncheon on …