Who and What is DAR

The Daughters of the American Revolution is a nonprofit, nonpolitical volunteer women’s service organization dedicated to promoting historic preservation, education and patriotism.

Mission:            To promote historic preservation, education and patriotism Motto: God, Home and Country.

Founded:          October 11, 1890; incorporated in 1896 by an Act of Congress.

Membership:   over 1 million members – 3,002 chapters in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. – International chapters in Australia, Austria, The Bahamas, Bermuda, Canada, France, Germany, Guam, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Spain, United Kingdom.

Become a Member – Share a Bond

DAR members come from a variety of backgrounds and interests, but all share a common bond of having an ancestor who helped contribute to securing the independence of the United States of America. Any woman 18 years or older, regardless of race, religion or ethnic background, who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution is eligible to join.

Our regent will gladly meet you for coffee and/or ZOOM a personal conferencing with you to answer any questions you may have. Her contact information is rodmfd1951@gmail.com.