ABOUT DAR
      The Daughters of the American Revolution is a nonprofit, nonpolitical volunteer women’s service
organization dedicated to promoting historic preservation, education and patriot

Founded
October 11, 1890; incorporated in 1896 by an Act of Congress
     
Mission
To promote historic preservation, education

Motto
God, Home and Country

Membership
- 190,000 members
                      - 3,000 chapters in all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
                      - International chapters in Australia, Austria, The Bahamas, Bermuda, Canada, France, Germany, Guam, Italy, Japan, Mexico, 
                         Spain and the United Kingdom   
                      - More than 1 million women have joined the DAR since it was founded.

  Management
Policy for the Society is made by the National Board of Management composed of the President General,  
                11 Executive Officers, 21 Vice Presidents General and 53 State Regents.  The National Board of Management meets six times
                a year at DAR Headquarters in Washington D.C.

          Continental Congress
The DAR annual national meeting is named after the original Continental Congress that governed the
                American Colonies.  DAR Continental Congress attracts more than 3,500 members to Washington D.C. each summer.

   Become a Member
     Eligibility for Membership
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.  Visit DAR.org to find chapter in your state.

    National Headquarters
 Buildings
The DAR Headquarters complex occupies an entire city block near the White House and includes three adjoining 
                 buildings, two of which are Registered National Historic Landmarks.
                - Memorial Continental Hall* 1905)
                     - Constitution Hall* 1929)
                     - Administration Building (1920, 1950)

    DAR Library
One of the largest genealogical research centers in the United States.  A specialized collection of American
                 genealogical and historical manuscripts and publications.

     DAR Museum
31 Period Rooms as well as permanent and changing exhibitions showcase American furnishings and
                 decorative arts prior to 1830.  Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.
                                
    
 
                                                       
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