What is DAR?
The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), founded in 1890, is a volunteer women’s service organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, education, and historic preservation. As one of the most inclusive genealogical societies in the country, DAR has 165,000 members in 3,000 chapters in the United States and internationally.
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Constitution Hall |
The DAR National Headquarters is located in Washington, D.C. and encompasses an entire city block. The complex houses administrative offices, a museum, a library, and Constitution Hall, where the Society’s annual Continental Congress is held each July. The DAR library, one of the world’s premier genealogical research centers, and the online Genealogical Research System (GRS) are available to the public.
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
Missouri State Society Daughters of the American Revolution
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Roslyn Heights |
The Missouri State Society Daughters of the American Revolution headquarters, Roslyn Heights, is a beautiful Queen Anne mansion located in Boonville, Missouri. A week long open house is held the first week of December to celebrate the Christmas holiday. Flag Day is celebrated annually with a backyard picnic. The mansion is open daily by appointment.
O’Fallon Chapter NSDARIn honor of our founding mothers, our chapter has retained the O’Fallon name even though we are now located in Mid-Saint Louis County. We have a long and distinguished history of serving the Saint Louis community. Our chapter was founded in 1910, so we are celebrating a century of service this year. Brief HistoryAs the sweet fragrance of lilacs and apple blossoms filled the air, fourteen ladies assembled on April 9, 1910, at Woodlawn in O’Fallon, Missouri, the home of Mrs. John Williams. This was the first meeting of our chapter.
A great deal of patriotic work was done by our chapter during the time of World War I. After the war, the chapter “adopted” a French orphan, Gabriel Osier. Patriotic work and support of our troops has continued through World War II and to the present time. Members of the chapter are actively involved in local, state and national DAR programs. We are active in many other community services as well, such as USO. Our membership has grown to 70 and we always welcome new members. For more information please contact us. |
