W hat is the DAR?

The Daughters of the American Revolution is

a nonprofit, nonpolitical women’s volunteer
service organization dedicated to promoting
historic preservation, education and patriotism.

Interested in
Today’s DAR !
historic preservation learning more
about DAR and Yo u
membership?
Contact your local chapter

DAR National Headquarters We have answers to

1776 D Street NW
Washington, DC 20006-5303 your questions about
www.dar.org becoming a member

education
(202) 628-1776
membership@dar.org
of this historic and

DAR is an organization that makes a

difference in the lives of so many people.
patriotism www.dar.org/membership
vibrant women’s
organization.

— Betty
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are DAR They are women a lot like you who come from diverse backgrounds and hold a variety of interests.
Their common bond is their lineal descent from Patriots of the American Revolution—any woman,
regardless of race, religion or ethnic background, who can prove this lineage is eligible to join. DAR members are very
active women. They
They are women who… Many enjoy…
balance career, fa milies,
n care about fostering good citizenship n learning about American history community service,
working with schools,
n want to honor their ancestors n researching genealogy with veterans, and a
n coordinating local community variety of different
n are devoted to educating our youth service projects activities, and I knew
n want to preserve our past for future generations n sharing in family
that that was something
DAR traditions I needed to belong to.
n participating in — Beth

commemorative events
DAR is a tremendous a mount
of fun. And I’ ll tell you
something else—some of the
most remarkable women that
you will ever hope to meet are
here in DAR. They’re just
fabulous to work with.
— Anne
 Daughters of the
American Revolution
What do DAR
members Do? Do I have the Time
to participate in DAR?
W hy In communities
across the country
and around the
world, members participate in…
DAR involvement is what you make of it. You can
spend as much time participating in DAR as you
want or are able to. DAR is meaningful to its
members throughout their lives, and you can
n restoring and maintaining
participate in a variety of ways during different stages
should I become historic sites in your life.

a member? n preserving
and artifacts
historical records

DAR provides the opportunity to…

n locating, restoring and marking

n contribute Revolutionary War

to important service projects Patriot grave sites
n honor and preserve and headstones

the legacy of Patriot ancestors schools,

n supporting awarding

scholarships and
friends
W here is the DAR in my area?
n make lifelong recognizing outstanding students
throughout the country
unique social
n participate in

and service-oriented education and

n promoting

programs within your community

n discover programs that
appeal to your interests
n gain valuable
citizenship through youth Most likely there is a DAR chapter in or near DAR National Headquarters is located in Washington,
programs your city­—and in many cases there are several D.C., and is a Registered National Historic Landmark.
chapters to choose from. It houses the organization’s offices, genealogical library,
n sponsoring American history
decorative arts museum, historic document collection
essay contests for students There are nearly 3,000 chapters in all 50 and concert hall.
states, the District of Columbia and several
n volunteering to assist foreign countries.

leadership experience military veterans To find a local chapter, go to

network
n establish a of contacts in
active-
n supporting America’s www.dar.org/membership
your community and around the world duty troops through a variety
of programs

n sponsoring special programs that

For more information on becoming Constitution
a member, visit the DAR website at
www.dar.org/membership
promote the

n welcoming new citizens at

naturalization
How do I become a member?
Any woman 18 years or older may join the DAR
ceremonies by documenting her lineage to an ancestor,
either male or female, who aided the cause of
American independence through military, civil
or patriotic service.

DAR volunteers in chapters throughout the

Y ou can make a country can provide guidance and assistance
with the application process.
difference with DAR.
The DAR is growing, Steps to becoming a member include: The Genealogical Research System (GRS) on the
and it’s changing. And • tracing your family lineage DAR website gives you access to valuable resources
I want to be a part of • identifying your Patriot ancestor which will aid you in your genealogical search and
• locating a DAR chapter path to DAR membership.
that change. photo by Brett A. Clark, The Daily Advance
• completing the application process

— Darlene