| JOINING DAR:
Membership in the Daughters of the American
Revolution (DAR) honors and preserves the
legacy of your patriot ancestor. Over two
hundred years ago, American patriots fought
and sacrificed for the freedoms we enjoy
today. As a member of DAR, through
participation in the Society’s various
programs and activities, you can continue
this legacy by actively supporting historic
preservation, promotion of education, and
patriotic endeavor.
DAR members are educators, students,
professionals, mothers, historians,
genealogists, and homemakers, who continue
this legacy. They play an active role in
their communities promoting our objectives
of patriotism, education, and historic
preservation. With about 3,000
chapters throughout the world, and with over
180,000 members, we are one of the largest
women's service organizations in the world.
Membership in DAR offers a number of
benefits, including:
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Promoting
American history throughout the year by
honoring historically significant
people, places, dates, and events
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Participating in
commemorative events such as Flag Day,
Veterans Day, and the 4th of July
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Participation in
meaningful service projects throughout
the community
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Recognizing
students with awards and scholarships;
involving all family members in
promoting service efforts
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Supporting the
Constitution of the United States of
America, the patriotic values of our
country, and the military men and women
who serve the nation
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Enjoying
camaraderie with other DAR members
during projects, events, and social
events
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Embracing
opportunities to improve leadership
abilities by taking on responsibilities
at chapter, state, and national levels
Any woman is eligible for membership who is
no less than eighteen years of age and can
prove lineal descent from an ancestor who
aided in achieving American independence.
She must provide documentation for each
statement of birth, marriage, and death.
For additional information in joining DAR,
please visit the DAR website.
JOINING OUR CHAPTER:
If you are interested in joining the
Glenwood Chapter, please contact us and
we will be happy to assist you through all
of the steps.
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