About DAR

For more than a century, the members of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution have dedicated themselves to historical preservation, promotion of education, and encouragement of patriotic endeavor. These goals are as relevant in today’s society as they were when the organization was founded in 1890.

DAR volunteer work is accomplished by the grassroots efforts of chapters on the local level. These efforts focus on the mission areas of DAR by encouraging members to become involved in their local communities. Learn what DAR does to promote historic preservation, education and patriotism.

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Patriotism

DAR Members show their patriotism by:

Volunteering at Veterans Administration facilities
Sponsoring Veterans Day events
Supporting troops by sending care packages
Promoting Constitution Week during September 17-23

Learn more about patriotic efforts of the DAR nationwide.

Education

DAR educates America’s youth through:

Youth programs such as Children of the American Revolution, DAR Good Citizens and Junior American Citizens
Annual sponsorship of American History Essay Contests for youth in grades 5 through 8
Scholarships to outstanding students in their local areas

Learn more about educational efforts of the DAR nationwide.

Historic Preservation

DAR preserves historical artifacts with activities that include:

Restoring and maintaining historical sites
Marking Revolutionary War patriot gravesites and headstones
Preserving genealogical records for Revolutionary War patriot families and others at the DAR Library in Washington, D.C.

Learn more about preservation efforts of the DAR nationwide.