Join the DAR

How Can I Join the DAR?

Memorial Continental Hall at DAR Headquarters

The national headquarters of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution is in Washington, D.C. The DAR headquarters occuply a city block adjacent to the White House.

The national society has 38 standing committees which promote its three purposes. These include: educational programs, scholarship competitions, citizenship awards, school contests, sponsorship of schools for underprivileged children, literacy programs, genealogical records, national genealogical library, lineage research, DAR Museum, community service, national defense, units overseas, Constitution and U.S. flag, conservation, commemorative events, naturalization, and volunteerism.

The NSDAR fact sheet can provide more specific information regarding the activities of each committee. It can be found on the NSDAR web site, located at www.dar.org.

The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) was founded on October 11, 1890, with the purposes of historic preservation, promotion of education, and patriotic endeavors. Any woman 18 years of age or older who can prove lineal, blood line descent from a Patriot of the American Revolution is eligible for membership. DAR recognizes Patriots not only as soldiers, but as anyone who contributed to the cause of American freedom. Documentation of said lineage must be provided according to NSDAR guidelines on the official membership application and with acceptable supporting materials. Our chapter provides genealogical assistance for prospective DAR members. Click here for more information on becoming a member.

For information on the DAR in Nevada, visit the Nevada State Society DAR.

For local membership information, contact Stacy Woodbury, Regent or Marsha Strand, Registrar.