Discover the mission and impact of the DAR, a community of women dedicated to historic preservation, education, patriotism, and community service, with over a million members.

DAR is a governing organization within the Hereditary Society Community of the United States of America, and each DAR President General has served on HSC's board since its inception.

Apr 16, 2025 · Founded in 1890, the DAR is "a non-profit, non-political volunteer women's service organization dedicated to historic preservation, education, and patriotism," according to their …

Learn about DAR's scholarship opportunities, supporting students and educators dedicated to history, education, and service.

When you join the DAR, you enter a network of more than 190,000 women who form lifelong bonds, honor their revolutionary ancestors and promote historic preservation, education and …

In addition to getting you started in gathering your documents and your initial research, these pages will help you find a DAR chapter near you and provide an overview of our online …

Nov 10, 2025 · With nearly 190,000 members in approximately 3,000 chapters worldwide, DAR is one of the world's largest non-profit, non-political volunteer women's service organizations.

The DAR, founded in 1890 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., is a non-profit, non-political volunteer women's service organization dedicated to historic preservation, education, and …

Encompassing an entire city block, the DAR Headquarters is one of the world’s largest buildings of its kind owned and maintained exclusively by women. Learn More

The organization was founded in 1890 with the simple mission of promoting historic preservation, education and patriotism. These timeless, overarching principles keep the DAR strong and …