The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR or DAR)

The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR or DAR) is an organization of today's women who promote education, historical preservation, and patriotism as well as honor our Revolutionary War patriot ancestors. View the videos below to find out what Today's DAR is all about!

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National Motto
God, Home, and Country

​National Theme
Rise and Shine for America -- and for DAR!

National Membership

• 185,000 current members
• 3,000 chapters in all 50 states and Washington, D.C.; International chapters in Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bermuda, Canada, France, Germany, Guam, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Spain, United Kingdom
• More than 950,000 women have joined the DAR since it was founded.

TODAY'S DAR

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​Illinois State Motto
Diligent,
Attentive,
​ Respectful

Illinois State Theme
Working Together — Making a Difference

​​State Song
"We Are Family"

State Scripture
"Think of ways to encourage one another to outbursts of love and good deeds.”
— Hebrews 10:24 NV

​"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”
— Galatians 6:9 

State Regent's Projects
Leadership and Teamwork: “None of us is as smart as all of us.”

State Regent's Program
Working Together, Making a Difference Grant Program

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EDUCATION

The DAR promotes education through the encouragement of the Children of the American Revolution (C.A.R.), DAR Good Citizens, and Junior American Citizens; the provision of scholarships and awards to outstanding students; and the support of six schools through chapter and member donations.

HISTORICAL PRESERVATION

DAR members participate in many projects to preserve cultural heritage, including restoring historical sites, marking American Revolutionary War patriot gravesites and placing monuments around the world to memorialize people and events though American history.

PATRIOTISM

DAR members’ love of country is evident in the many endeavors we peruse: Operation Troop Appreciation, participating in activities for veterans, partaking in Memorial Day celebrations, and collecting the stories of our Revolutionary War patriots to share with others.

JOIN THE DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION!