National Headquarters
Memorial Continental Hall, the oldest building of the DAR complex, was designed in 1905 by prominent Washington architect Edward Pearce Casey, designer of the interior of the Library of Congress. Upon its completion, Memorial Continental Hall was quickly recognized as one of Washington, D.C.’s most elegant buildings.
The Administration Building, nestled between Memorial Continental Hall and Constitution Hall, houses many of the DAR’s administrative offices. Visitors are invited to visit or contact the Administration Building with inquiries regarding:
The Administration Building also contains the Americana Collection and the main Museum Gallery.
Constitution Hall was built in 1929 and designed by John Russell Pope. The Hall is home to the exciting DAR Continental Congress, which takes place each Summer.
Since 1930, members of the DAR have come to Constitution Hall to conduct business and elect new officers during their annual convention. Over the years, Constitution Hall has hosted many popular performers and speakers.
The Collections of the DAR vary from the objects of the DAR Museum, the extensive print resources of our DAR Library, and our very own Archives, which holds NSDAR records and an extensive Americana Collection. Explore more below to enrich your understanding of the important historic preservation efforts of the DAR!
A historic landmark in the heart of our nation’s capital, DAR Headquarters hosts performances, meetings, and celebrations in its many stunning spaces.
When you join the DAR, you enter a network of more than 190,000 women who form lifelong bonds, honor their revolutionary ancestors and promote historic preservation, education and patriotism in their communities.