DAR
is a women’s service organization dedicated to
promoting historic preservation, education,
patriotism, and honoring the Patriots of the
Revolutionary War.
DAR
members come from a variety of backgrounds and
interests, but all share a common bond of
having an ancestor who helped contribute to
securing the independence of the United States
of America. Do you have a Revolutionary War
Patriot in your family tree? Someone who
fought for our freedom, served in a civil
capacity or aided & supported the
patriotic cause in other ways. Any woman 18
years or older, who can prove lineal descent
from a Patriot of the American Revolution is
eligible to join.
DAR
daughters are vibrant, active women who are
passionate about community service, preserving
history, educating children, supporting many
service projects, as well as honoring and
supporting those who serve our nation.
The Elizabeth Ross Chapter, NSDAR, is a
non-profit, non-political, women's
organization and covers the surrounding
counties of Wapello, Davis, Appanoose, and
Jefferson.
Since 1898, shortly after war was declared
on Spain, the Daughters worked tirelessly to
support those involved in each war and
conflict.
Contributions of both money and gifts have
been made to local schools and to the DAR
schools throughout the history of the
chapter. Early in the chapter’s history,
beads and jewelry were provided to Tama
Indians for producing their products. Sewing
supplies were sent to Ellis Island for the
use by immigrant women.
The Elizabeth Ross Daughters have
financially supported Wapello County as well
as the town of Ottumwa itself. The daughters
previously maintained a DAR room in the
Wapello County Museum. In 2000, a donation
was presented to the Ottumwa Fire Department
to help purchase an imaging camera. These
cameras aid in locating victims trapped
inside burning buildings.
Over the years, more than 700 women have
called themselves Elizabeth Ross Daughters.
The Chapter offers so many ways to be
involved and form friendships with others
who share our love of God, Home and Country.
We would love for you to join us! Please
contact us for more information or to get
your application started. You can also visit
National Society for more information about
membership.
National Motto
God, Home, and
Country
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National
Theme
Celebrate Stars & Stripes
Forever
Rejoice in our DAR Ties of
Service and Friendship
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State Theme
"People
will forget what you said,
people will forget what you
did, but people will never
forget how you made them
feel."
Maya
Angelou
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