Nevada Sagebrush Chapter, NSDAR

Welcome to Reno, Nevada and the Nevada Sagebrush Chapter web site. Officially chartered in 1923, the Nevada Sagebrush Chapter is presently the oldest Daughters of the American Revolution chapter in Nevada. Chapter meetings include both chapter business and an educational program. See our meetings page for the calendar of meetings.

Over the past 86 years, an emphasis has been placed on the DAR motto: God, Home, and Country. Chapter activities include the promotion of historical, patriotic, and educational endeavors through such activities as DAR Good Citizenship and JROTC medal presentations, naturalization ceremonies, historical markers, patriotic promotions, service to veterans, and various genealogical activities.

MEMBERSHIP

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 who is no less than 18 years of age and who can prove lineal, blood line descent from an ancestor who aided in achieving American independence and who is voted into membership by the chapter. Documentation of said lineage must be provided according to NSDAR guidelines on the official membership application and with acceptable supporting materials.

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

Where ever your interest lies, the DAR has a program area where you can enjoy working with other women to support God, Home, and Country.

For DAR membership information, contact Janet Gould, Regent or Martha Schroeder, Registrar.

CONTESTS

We are proud to make available information on the 2009-2010 American History Essay Contest and Christopher Columbus Essay Contest.

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