The Daughters of the American Revolution, or DAR as it is often called, is an ever-changing, growing, nonprofit and nonpolitical organization comprised of women volunteers dedicated to service.
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) was founded in 1890 in Washington, D.C., by women who wished to express their patriotic feelings. Since then, membership has grown to more than 1 million women across the U.S. and in several foreign countries. Members in Arkansas now number approximately 2,100 in 39 chapters, with 13 of those chapters in Central Arkansas.
“NSDAR is one of the world’s largest women’s service organizations,” said State Regent Gale Markley of Jonesboro. “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. Any woman 18 years or older, regardless of race, religion or ethnic background, who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution is eligible to join.
“For more than a century, NSDAR members have dedicated themselves to historical preservation, promotion of education and encouragement of patriotic endeavor,” Markley said. “These goals are as relevant in today’s society as they were when the organization was founded.”
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