As you know, July 4, 2026 brings the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, marking the formal founding of the United States and DAR is preparing to celebrate at the local and national level.

Learn how your chapter can join in the celebration and promote America 250 in your community by exploring the following resources:

	Explore the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution America 250 Committee page for NSDAR America 250! initiatives, markers, merchandise, insignia, logos activity guides and more! Preparing for America’s 250th Birthday Celebrations | Daughters of the American Revolution
	NSDAR was the first heritage society to formally partner with America 250 Commission and is a leader in the national effort to coordinate the 250th commemoration. DAR Honorary President General Lynn Forney Young serves on the Semiquincentennial Commission. See the America 250 Commission website. America250
	The State Historical Society of Iowa is the organizing commission for Iowa's America 250 efforts. This will involve celebrations in all parts of the state. See the official web page for the planning of the statewide commemoration from statehood day on December 28, 2025 through the end of 2026. Iowa America 250 | State Historical Society of Iowa
	If you haven’t joined the Daughters Online Community, you are missing out on a wonderful resource for America 250! Got a question? Post it in the America 250 Community. There are lots of ideas, questions and answers on this site. America 250! Committee - NSDAR
	Keep watching on the private ISDAR Facebook Group Iowa Society DAR | Facebook for America 250 communication. Be sure to post the activities of your chapter to share with Iowa Daughters.

In the meantime, check out Stories of Our Patriot Ancestors on the ISDAR public website. patriot_stories It is designed to house the experiences of our Patriot ancestors who created and founded our country that non-members can access with the hopes it could generate interest in DAR. Have you shared the stories of your Patriots?

The Guidelines for submitting your Patriot Stories are conveniently located on the Stories of Our Patriot Ancestors page.