WHAT IS DAR?
Historic
Preservation
  • Genealogical Records
  • Lineage Research
  • Seimes Microfilm Center
Promotion
of
 Education
  • American Heritage/Conservation
  • American History
  • Junior American Citizens
  • Children of the American Revolution
  • Volunteer Information Specialists
  • DAR Scholarship
  • DAR School
  • DAR Good Citizens
  • American Indians
  • DAR Magazine
Patriotic
Endeavor
  • Americanism/DAR Manual for Citizenship
  • Commemorative Events/Constitution Week
  • Community Service Awards
  • DAR Service for Veteran
  • National Defense
  • Flag of the USA
DAR Chapters
     There are 2,989 DAR chapters in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The overseas units include Australia (2), Canada (4), France (1), Italy (2), Mexico (1), Spain (1), United Kingdom (2) and Japan (1).  The current membership of the organization is about 176,732 with 785,814 women joining since 1890.
Headquarters in Washington, D.C.
     The historic NSDAR headquarters is in Washington, D.C. and is housed in three adjoining structures which include the Memorial Continental Hall (1905), DAR Constitution Hall (1929) and the Administration Building (1920, 1950).  These are the only buildings in Washington, D.C. that are owned by women.
Organization
     The National Board of Management includes 12 Executive Officers, 21 Vice Presidents General and 54 State Regents. Regular meetings are held in February, April and October with special meetings called to order in June and December. The DAR Continental Congress (convention) is held annually.
DAR Library
     Materials in genealogy and relevant local history are housed in the DAR Library established in 1896. Included in the collection are 145,000 books, unpublished genealogy manuscripts and genealogical periodicals. The public is welcome, and no fee is charged.
DAR Museum
     Materials in genealogy and relevant local history are housed in the DAR Library established in 1896.  Included in the collection are 145,000 books, unpublished genealogy manuscripts and genealogical periodicals.  The public is welcome and no fee is charged for members.  There is a $5/day charge for nonmembers.

 

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