DAR Facts

The Daughters of the American Revolution is a non-profit, non-political volunteer women's service organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history, and securing America's future through better education. 

Founded:  October 11, 1890; incorporated 1896 by an Act of Congress

Mission:  To promote historic preservation, education, and patriotism

Motto:  God, Home, and Country

Eligibility

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.

DAR Membership

1.  DAR website (www.dar.org), to fill out a prospective membership form. 

2.  Talk to local DAR chapter members in your area, and/or attend a chapter meeting  (natalie@olebrookdar.com). 

3.  Email inquiries to (prospectivemembers@dar.org).

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.

DAR Membership

1.  DAR website (www.dar.org), to fill out a prospective membership form. 

2.  Talk to local DAR chapter members in your area, and/or attend a chapter meeting  (natalie@olebrookdar.com). 

3.  Email inquiries to (prospectivemembers@dar.org).

Service Projects of the DAR

Historic Preservation

• American Heritage
• Genealogical Records
• Lineage Research
• President General's Project
• Siemes Technology Center

Education

• American History
• American Indians
• Children of the American Revolution
• DAR Good Citizens
• DAR Scholarship
• DAR School
• Junior American Citizens
• Literacy Promotion

Patriotism

• Community Service Awards
• Constitution Week
• DAR Service for Veterans
• The Flag of the United States of America
• National Defense
• DAR Project Patriot

Additional Committees

• Americanism
• Commemorative Events
• Conservation
• Continental Congress
• DAR Magazine
• DAR Museum
• DAR Patriot Index
• Friends of the Library
• Membership
• Technology Advisory
• Units Overseas
• Volunteer Genealogists

Contact Us Today! 

Location:  Brookhaven, MS

District:  Coastal Plains

Organized:  June 1958

Organizing Regent:            Mrs. R. L. Therrell

Chapter Flower:  Dogwood

National Colors:  Blue and White

Meetings:  Second Saturday of the Month at the Lincoln/Lawrence County Library

For more information about meeting places and times, please contact us.