Welcome!

• Would you like to learn more about our American history and how we can preserve it?
• Are you seeking opportunities to make a difference in the lives of children, women's issues, our military personnel, and your community?
• Would you like to learn more about your ancestors?
• Are you interested in making new friends?

Then please consider becoming a member of the DAR! The Daughters of the American Revolution is a remarkable group of women. Founded in 1890, the organization currently has over 165,000 members in 3,000 chapters around the world. This non-profit, non-political organization dedicates itself to three primary objectives:

• Preserving History
• Promoting American Patriotism
• Securing America's future through better education for our children

All members have proven descent from an ancestor who served or aided in the American Revolutionary War. For more information about the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, please visit: http://www.dar.org/natsociety/whoweare.cfm.

The Santa Lucia Chapter is located in Salinas, California, often referred to as “Steinbeck Country,” because it is the home of the late author John Steinbeck, or “America’s Salad Bowl," because of our rich agriculture. Salinas is close to the sparkling waters of the Monterey Bay, host to the California Rodeo in the summer, and witness to the richness of our cultural diversity.

Most of our members live in various communities of the Salinas Valley, but we also have some long-distance members who enjoy maintaining ties to this chapter. We think you will find us to be a warm, friendly group of women, representing a wide variety of ages, professions, and interests. One thing we share in common is our love of country and supporting the pursuits of DAR. We meet once a month, September through June. We appreciate every member's efforts to help fulfill our goals.

Giant, 18-foot tall, wooden workers (above) can be seen throughout the fields of Salinas, representing the workers who help us enjoy the tremendous agricultural gifts of our region. The artist is John Cerney.

How May I Join?

The Santa Lucia Chapter welcomes any woman for membership who is over 18 years of age and is descended from a man or woman who aided in achieving American Independence during the period between April 19, 1775, and November 26, 1783.

First, research your family tree and establish your lineage. You can complete a pedigree chart.

Second, identify your patriot ancestor. There are books, documents, and many other sources available.  The DAR Lineage Lookup Volunteers can also lend assistance. 

Third, order copies of birth and marriage certificates, connecting the generations back to your patriot ancestor. Then your local chapter will help you complete your actual application for DAR membership.

Once you get started researching your genealogy, you will find yourself on a wonderful adventure, learning more about your forefathers and heritage. However, we understand that initially it can be a bit daunting. Our Chapter Registrar, Jane Vallejo, and our Lineage Committee are available to offer research suggestions and to help you in documenting your information. Please contact us at santaluciadar@gmail.com for more information.

Our Chapter Registrar, Jane Vallejo, is available to offer research suggestions and to help you in documenting your information. If you would like to be a guest at one of our meetings, please contact Jane Vallejo, or our Chapter Regent, Brenda Hagood, at santaluciadar@gmail.com for more information.

Now please sit back with a cup of tea and enjoy visiting our site's pages listed on the left.