The DAR, founded in 1890 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., is a non-profit, non-political volunteer women's service organization dedicated to historic preservation, education, and patriotism.
Learn more about who DAR members are and the different projects and initiatives they work towards at the local and national levels.
As an organization committed to historic preservation, education and patriotism, we know that examining history helps us to better understand our nation’s long struggle to provide equality, justice and humanity for all Americans. We recognize that the United States of America was built on the promise of equality for all, and we share an obligation to help our nation fulfill that founding promise.
DAR's National Headquarters in Washington D.C. is home to the DAR Library, Museum and Archives as well as Constitution Hall!
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The fruits of several long-term DAR research projects!
DAR has many resources both online and in print at our DAR Library (free and open to the public 6 days a week!) However you like to research, wherever you are starting on your genealogical journey, our resources can be a great tool in your efforts! Looking for a starting point to research the Revolutionary War? We have resources for that too!