Historic Preservation – to perpetuate the memory and spirit of the men and women who achieved American Independence.

Promotion of Education – to carry out the injunction of Washington in his farewell address to the American people, "to promote, as an objective of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge, thus developing an enlightened public opinion…."

Patriotic Endeavors – to cherish, maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom, to foster true patriotism and love of country, and to aid in security for mankind all the blessings of liberty.

For more information about the objectives of the National Society visit the National Society’s website at http://www.dar.org/natsociety/ and http://www.dar.org/natsociety/worksociety.cfm.