Danna C. Koelling
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) was founded on Oct. 11, 1890, during a time of intense interest in the beginnings of the United States of America. Women felt the desire to perpetuate the memory of ancestors who fought to make this country free and independent. DAR admitted its one millionth member in 2019.
Although membership is gained through documenting biological lineage to a patriot who served during the Revolutionary War, DAR is a community service-oriented nonprofit organization. We are devoted to patriotism, education, and historic preservation. Members serve their communities through volunteering. Our chapter works closely with the Southern Arizona Veterans Medical Center, providing comfort items for patients. We also support the Fisher House. Local chapters also raise funds to send veterans on an Honor Flight. We volunteer at nursing homes and in animal shelters. We assist in literacy programs, naturalization ceremonies, and history scholarship programs, just to mention a few. We work to preserve our local history.
Patriots may have had military, civil, or patriotic service or been a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Honor them and preserve their service by joining the DAR.
Our chapter meets in the Oro Valley area. Gather your family documents and contact us at 520-488-7707 about membership. We will be glad to assist you in the membership process.