WASHINGTON — The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) has donated $250,000 to Homecoming 250 Navy Marine Corps, a nonprofit organizing the 250th anniversary celebrations of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps in Fall 2025.

DAR President General Pamela Wright announced the donation at the Opening Night Ceremony of the DAR’s annual convention, the 132nd Continental Congress, held at Constitution Hall on June 28, 2023, where she met with George Leone, President and Chair of Homecoming 250.

“As part of the ongoing efforts of the DAR to celebrate the upcoming Semiquincentennial of the independence of the United States, we are honored to support the efforts of Homecoming 250 Navy Marine Corps as it celebrates the founding and long-standing traditions of our great military institutions who were pivotal in our cause for independence,” said Wright.

“We are profoundly grateful for the support of the Daughters of the American Revolution, a historic women’s service organization that honors those who fought for our freedom,” said Leone. “The donation will help us plan the celebrations of the Navy and Marine Corps 250th birthdays in their birthplace in 2025.  Our celebration will include an unprecedented gathering of historic and active Navy ships, events honoring the proud history of the Marine Corps, and exhibitions to interest all Americans, reminding us what unites us.”

The Navy and Marine Corps have begun planning with Homecoming 250 to celebrate their 250th birthdays in Philadelphia, PA, and Camden NJ, and to hold a Navy/Marine Week there in October 2023 as a dress rehearsal for the main event in 2025.

DAR has created a commemorative pin celebrating the Navy 250th anniversary that members and the public can purchase from the DAR Insignia Store. The DAR donation to the Homecoming 250 Navy Marine Corps was made possible through the DAR Insignia proceeds fund.

To learn more or donate to Homecoming 250 Navy Marine Corps, visit www.homecoming250.org.

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About Homecoming 250 Navy Marine Corps

Homecoming 250 Navy Marine Corps is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to celebrating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps in their birthplace – Philadelphia and the Delaware River – as a grand opening event of the Semiquincentennial of the United States.

For the Navy 250th, Homecoming 250 plans to assemble for touring ships from every major war the Navy has fought.  For the Marine Corps 250th, Homecoming 250 plans to gather ships important to the Corps, host the 100th Marine Corps Ball where the 1st Ball was held, and celebrate at the site of Tun Tavern, birthplace of the Marines.  Homecoming 250 is bringing these celebrations to Philadelphia, Camden and the Delaware River to support our military, salute our veterans, and educate the public about the role of the Navy and Marines to defend America and freedom. www.homecoming250.org.

About DAR

The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution was founded in 1890 to promote historic preservation, education and patriotism. Its members are descended from the patriots who won American independence during the Revolutionary War. With nearly 190,000 members in approximately 3,000 chapters worldwide, DAR is one of the world's largest and most active service organizations. To learn more about the work of today's DAR, visit www.DAR.org.