"The DAR of our grandmothers has grown and flourished. Inspired by our Founders, we are celebrating history while shaping the future." So stated an email message from DAR headquarters inviting me into membership.
The email went on to extole and explain:
*DAR member achieved 7.4 million service hours to their communities in 2024.
*DAR is heavily involved and promoting the America 250! celebrations nationwide.
*DAR gave a $2 million contribution to help preserve Washington DC's iconic cherry trees.
*DAR's Patriots of Color Database now featured on the 10 Million Names project, providing public access to research on those of African descent who lived in pre- and post-colonial America.
*DAR donated $250,000 to the Military Women's Memorial.
And the list went on for a full page.
Did you know there are 36 DAR chapters in Washington State? Surely there is one in or near your town. Click to www.dar.org/national-society/become-member-chapters to find one.
If you've been doing family history for most any time at all, and if you have Colonial era ancestors, you do most likely qualify for DAR membership. You most likely do have a patriot ancestor. Be proud to recognize your connection!
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