One in a Million

One in a Million

More than one million women have found purpose and passion in DAR membership. Explore their stories.

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Today's DAR

Today's DAR

DAR is your mother, your daughter, your grandmother, your friend, your colleague … DAR is you!

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What We Do

What We Do

DAR is a women’s service organization dedicated to promoting historic preservation, education, patriotism and honoring the patriots of the Revolutionary War.

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Volunteers in Action

Volunteers in Action

DAR members provide millions of hours of community service each year around the world.

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Visit Us

Visit Us

DAR National Headquarters in Washington, D.C., offers to the public a genealogical library, decorative arts museum, historic document collection and concert hall.

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Service to America

DAR Members have volunteered

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hours this year. 

E Pluribus Unum

Read profiles of underrepresented Revolutionary War Patriots

10 Million Names

DAR is a founding collaborating institution

American Revolution Experience

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PBS Documentary

DAR shares an enduring bond with Marian Anderson

America250

DAR is a National Partner with America250!

Committed to Equality

DAR reaffirms its guiding principles

Guardian Trust Campaign

Help preserve our DAR building

Watch DAR Videos

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Museum of the American Revolution

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Guinness World Records

We Set a Record in Patriotism!!

Today’s DAR Members

Meet women who represent DAR’s membership

Upcoming Events

Educational programs held at DAR Headquarters

DAR Day of Service

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USA 250 Planning Begins

DAR participates in national anniversary Commission meeting

Where’s Margaret?

New mystery of Revolutionary War heroine 

DNA and Genealogy

DAR begins accepting DNA evidence 

Online Exhibitions

Explore documents of the Signers of the Constitution

Today's Daughters

Read profiles of fascinating DAR members

National Treasures

Explore featured objects from the DAR Museum

Research Your Family History

Are you just starting out on your journey to discover your family roots…or are you one document away from solving a mystery of one of your ancestors? Wherever you are in your genealogical process, DAR is here to help. The DAR Genealogical Research System (GRS) includes free online databases containing information on Revolutionary patriot ancestors, descendants of those patriots, as well as the vast array of genealogical resources from the DAR Library.

Map your Family Tree

Find out who you're related to

Honor your Ancestors

Preserve your history forever

Free Access to our Records

No membership needed

Become a Member - Share a Bond

DAR members come from a variety of backgrounds and interests, but all share a common bond of having an ancestor who helped contribute to securing the independence of the United States of America. 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 is eligible to join.

Daughters

are vibrant, active women who are passionate about community service, preserving history, educating children, as well as honoring and supporting those who serve our nation.

The DAR Story

The Daughters of the American Revolution is an organization with a deeply rich history while also being truly relevant in today’s world. More than 1,000,000 women have joined the organization since it was founded over 125 years ago. They became members to honor their heritage as well as make a difference in their communities across the country and the world. Learn more about the amazing history of the DAR and what members are doing today to continue that legacy.

"A DAR scholarship helped me go to college."
"My chapter refurbished a historic landmark in our town."

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Following the inspiring placement of the America 250 Patriots Marker honoring the 51 bold women of the Edenton Resolves in Edenton, North Carolina , I enjoyed a scenic drive through the beautiful countryside from Edenton to Yorktown, Virginia, to attend the groundbreaking and dedication of the DAR Pathway of the Patriots. I had the pleasure of traveling with Treasurer General Sherry Edwards and Kathryn West, National Chair of the America 250! Committee, the endless conversations along the way were a heartwarming reminder of the friendships and shared mission of DAR. This special ceremony in...

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