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Welcome
The National
Society Daughters of the American Revolution,
founded in 1890 and headquartered in Washington,
D.C., is a volunteer women's service
organization dedicated to promoting patriotism,
preserving American history, and securing
America's future through better education for
children.
As the most
inclusive lineal society in the country, DAR
boasts 168,000 members in 3,000 chapters across
the United States and internationally.
Membership in
the Society provides many opportunities to
cherish our American heritage, to preserve
family and local histories, to promote the
celebration of our national holidays, to support
our national defense, and to form friendships
with others who share our love of God, Home, and
Country.
Objectives
of the Society:
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 Endeavor -- to cherish, maintain and
extend the institutions of American freedom, to
foster true patriotism and love of country, and
to aid in securing for mankind all the blessings
of liberty.
Membership
Eligibility:
An applicant
for membership shall be no less than 18 years of
age and shall prove lineal, blood line descent
from an ancestor who, through military, civil,
or patriotic service, aided in achieving
American Independence. For further details about
eligibility, additional information about types
of civil or patriotic service, and/or becoming a
member of NSDAR, please go to the National
Society of the Daughters of the American
Revolution.
Those interested in learning more may contact
our
chapter by e-mail.
For
information on the Daughters of the American Revolution of Michigan and other
Michigan chapters, please visit the DAR of Michigan website
The content contained herein does not necessarily represent the position
of the NSDAR. Hyperlinks to other sites are not the responsibility of the
NSDAR, the state organizations, or individual DAR chapters.
Last updated:
May 17, 2024
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