National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
The DAR was founded in 1890 by four women whose common bond was the fact that each had fathers or grandfathers who were patriots of the American Revolution. The founders of the Daughters of the American Revolution sought to create an organization that would “perpetuate the memory and spirit of the women and men who achieved American independence.”
National Society DAR Facts
Founded: October 11, 1890
Mission: To promote historic preservation, education and patriotism
Motto: God, Home and Country
Membership:
« 165,000 members, 3,000 chapters in all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
« International chapters in Australia, The Bahamas, Bermuda, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Spain, United Kingdom
« More than 850,000 women have joined the DAR since it was founded
Management: Policy for the Society is made by the National Board of Management composed of the President General, 11 Executive Officers, 21 Vice Presidents General, and 53 State Regents. The National Board of Management meets six times a year at DAR Headquarters in Washington, D.C.
Continental Congress: The DAR annual national meeting is named after the original Continental Congress that governed the American colonies. DAR Continental Congress attracts over 3,000 members to Washington, D.C. each summer.
Membership
Any woman is eligible for membership who is no less than eighteen years of age and can prove lineal, blood line descent from an ancestor who aided in achieving American independence. We have members of all race and creed.
We invite you to contact us or visit the National Society website for more detailed information about membership requirements.
We'd love to hear from you even if you're not sure if you have an ancestor who qualifies. Our Registrar has the tools to help you find that ancestor!
