Daughters of the American Revolution
American organization for female descendants of Colonialists who took part in the Revolutionary War (promotes education, volunteerism, the preservation of history, and grants scholarships), DAR
Daughters of the American Revolution
The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is a
lineage-based membership organization of women dedicated to promoting
historic preservation,
education, and
patriotism. DAR chapters are involved in raising funds for local scholarships and educational awards, preserving historical properties and artifacts and promoting patriotism within their communities. DAR has chapters in all fifty of the
U.S. states as well as in the
District of Columbia. There are also DAR chapters in
Australia, the
Bahamas,
Bermuda,
Canada,
France,
Germany,
Japan,
Mexico,
Spain, and the
United Kingdom. DAR's motto is "God, Home, and Country." Some state chapters of DAR date from as early as
October 11,
1890, and the National Society of DAR was incorporated by
Congressional charter in
1896.
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