JOINING DAR:
Membership in the Daughters of the
American Revolution (DAR) honors and
preserves the legacy of your patriot
ancestor. Over two hundred years
ago, American Patriots fought and
sacrificed for the freedoms we enjoy
today. As a member of DAR, through
participation in the Society’s
various programs and activities, you
can continue this legacy by actively
supporting historic preservation,
promotion of education, and
patriotic endeavor.
DAR Members are educators, students,
professionals, mothers, historians,
genealogists, and homemakers who
continue this legacy and play an active role in their
communities promoting our objectives
of patriotism, education, and
historic preservation. With almost
3,000 chapters throughout the world,
and with over 170,000 members, we
are one of the largest women's
organizations in the world.
Membership in DAR offers a number of
benefits, including:
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Promoting American history
throughout the year by honoring
historically significant people,
places, dates, and events.
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Participating in commemorative
events such as Flag Day,
Veteran's Day, and the 4th of
July.
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Participation in meaningful
service projects throughout the
community.
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Recognizing students with awards
and scholarships. Involving all
family members in promoting
service efforts.
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Supporting the Constitution of
the United States of America,
the patriotic values of our
country, and the military men
and women who serve the nation.
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Enjoying camaraderie with other DAR
members during projects, events,
and social events.
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Embracing opportunities to improve
leadership abilities by taking
on responsibilities at chapter,
state, and national levels.
Any woman is eligible for
membership who is no less than
eighteen years of age and can prove
lineal descent from an ancestor who
aided in achieving American
independence. She must provide
documentation for each statement of
birth, marriage, and death.
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