Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is a lineage society that is a non-profit, 501 (c) (3) charitable organization dedicated to historic preservation, education and patriotism. For more information about the DAR click here.
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 for membership. DAR defines a "patriot" as one who provided service or direct assistance in achieving America's independence. For more information about the DAR membership click here.
These acronyms both refer to the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, and are used interchangeably. The acronym is pronounced by saying each letter "D-A-R" rather than one word "Dar."
The incident in 1939 was one of the first milestones in the struggle for Civil Rights in America. Washington, D.C., was a segregated city at that time and Constitution Hall limited performances to white artists. As the country began to tear down the barriers of race-discrimination, DAR followed suit and changed its policy for the Hall. Miss Anderson sang at Constitution Hall six times after 1939 and launched her farewell tour from our stage.
For more information please visit Marian Anderson and the DAR.
Yes. DAR has members of all races and ethnic backgrounds. For more information about the DAR membership click here.
No. DAR is proud to have members from many different religions, including Catholic, Mormon, Jewish, Buddhist, and Islamic among others. For more information about the DAR membership click here.
Get in touch with a local chapter by filling out a Prospective Member Information Request Form. For more information about becoming a member click here.
The DAR was founded in 1890 by four women whose common bond was the fact that each had fathers or grandfathers who were patriots of the American Revolution. The founders of the Daughters of the American Revolution sought to create an organization that would "perpetuate the memory and spirit of the women and men who achieved American independence."
No, the DAR is not a political organization, nor does it lobby. DAR is a patriotic society composed of members who subscribe to different political philosophies.
No, the DAR provides many different types of scholarships which are open to all. See the Scholarships page of the National Society section for details.
The best way to get in contact with a local chapter is to use the DAR Chapter Locator. If you are interested in joining the DAR, you may fill out the Membership Information Request Form, and a local member will contact you.
DAR does not produce the concerts performed at Constitution Hall. All tickets are sold through Ticketmaster or the promoter of the event. For more information about Constitution Hall click here.
