The Daughters of the American Revolution is a nonprofit, nonpolitical women’s volunteer service organization dedicated to promoting historic preservation, education, and patriotism.
DAR Facts
Founded:
October 11, 1890
Incorporated:
1896 by an Act of Congress
Objectives:
Historic Preservation, Education, Patriotism
Motto:
God, Home, and Country
Membership:
185,000 members
3,000 chapters in all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
International chapters in Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bermuda, Canada, France, Germany, Guam, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United Kingdom
More than 950,000 women have joined the DAR since it was founded
Eligibility:
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.
For more information on DAR Membership, click here.
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