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 and play an active role in their
communities promoting our objectives of
patriotism, education, and historic
preservation. With almost 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:
- Promoting American history throughout
the year by honoring historically
significant people, places, dates, and
events.
- Participating in commemorative events
such as Flag Day, Veterans Day, and the
4th of July.
- Participation in meaningful service
projects throughout the community.
- Recognizing students with awards and
scholarships. Involving all family members
in promoting service efforts.
- 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.
- Enjoying camaraderie with other DAR
members during projects, events, and
social events.
- 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, Click
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JOINING OUR CHAPTER:
If
you are interested in joining the
Mayflower Chapter, NSDAR, please contact
the chapter
regent, and we will be happy to
assist you through all of the steps.
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