Planning Your DAR Year

Torch to Tomorrow: A Message to 2076During America’s 250th anniversary year, DAR Today has spent much of 2026 looking back — remembering the people, stories, sacrifices, and service that helped shape our nation.For this November episode, we turn in the other direction.Forward.What might a Daughter fifty years from now want to know about us?What would we want her to understand about the Daughters serving in 2026?In Torch to Tomorrow: A Message to 2076, we gather a small collection of voices and preserve them as an audio time capsule for a future Daughter.Voices in the Time CapsuleOur 50 years of Service DaughterA lifetime of DAR memories and a reflection on what the Society should never lose.The President GeneralLeadership in the present and a message about what Daughters serving during America’s 250th anniversary hope to place in the hands of those who follow.The Overseas DaughterA reminder that DAR service extends beyond the borders of the United States and that legacy travels wherever Daughters carry it.The America250! DaughterA woman just beginning her DAR journey and reflecting on what inspired her to say yes to membership in 2026.The Future She May SeeA younger Daughter speaking to a generation she may one day live to see herself.True Lewis — The Voice Connecting ThemHost True Lewis closes the time capsule with a personal love letter to the Daughter of 2076, reflecting on ten years as a Daughter and on the enduring responsibility carried through DAR’s three pillars:Historic Preservation. Education. Patriotism.Her message asks the future Daughter to remember the women of 2026, welcome those who come after them, preserve the stories still waiting to be found, and recognize that every generation becomes part of the history another generation will inherit.From 2026 to 2076We may never know the Daughter who hears these voices fifty years from now.We do not know where she will live, what her chapter will look like, what discoveries will have been made, or how the Society will have changed.But this episode leaves her one message:We remembered.We served.We carried the torch.And we left the flame light for you. For more information about the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, please visit DAR.orgTo support the goals and mission of the DAR, please visit our web site at DAR.org/Giving 

DAR Today Podcast | Chapter Spotlight: What Are the Chapters Doing?From honoring our nation's heroes to celebrating America's 250th anniversary, DAR chapters across the country are illuminating legacies through meaningful service, historical preservation, and community engagement.In this episode, National Vice Chair Haley Lancaster takes us on a journey through three inspiring chapter projects.In Indiana, Daughters celebrate the completion of Enduring Promise, a remarkable State Regent's Project honoring more than 1,500 World War II service members who remain missing in action. Through genealogical research, family connections, and personalized memorial bricks, their sacrifices will never be forgotten.In North Carolina, the Stamp Defiance and Wilmington Ladies' Tea Walk Chapters commemorate the 140th anniversary of the Statue of Liberty and the history of Wilmington's own Lady Liberty replica.And in Montana, the Julia Hancock Chapter brings Revolutionary War history to life through From Patriots to Pioneers, an America 250 project honoring 70 Patriots with descendants in central Montana.Three states, three remarkable stories, and one shared commitment to preserving history, honoring service, and inspiring future generations.What is your chapter doing to illuminate our legacy? We'd love to hear from you!📧 DAR Today Podcast  For more information about the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, please visit DAR.orgTo support the goals and mission of the DAR, please visit our web site at DAR.org/Giving 

Voices of Tomorrow: Liberty’s LegacyThroughout America's 250th anniversary year, DAR Today has spent considerable time looking back at the people whose courage, service, and sacrifice helped shape our nation's story.But there is another group whose contributions have not always received the same attention:The children.Young people lived through the American Revolution too.They carried messages.They served as drummers.They helped care for the sick and wounded.They supported their families and communities.And some took on responsibilities far beyond their years.Their stories form an important part of America's Revolutionary history.Today, another generation of young Americans is helping bring those stories forward.Liberty’s LegacyThe 2026–2027 National Society Children of the American Revolution theme, “Liberty’s Legacy,” encourages C.A.R. members to explore the often-overlooked contributions of children during the American Revolution and share those stories with others.For DAR Today, the theme also presented an opportunity to do something we have not done enough:Let the young people speak for themselves.We spend a great deal of time talking about the next generation.In this episode, we're listening to them. Children of the American Revolution To Join the Daughters of the American Revolution  For more information about the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, please visit DAR.orgTo support the goals and mission of the DAR, please visit our web site at DAR.org/Giving 

25 Years Later: Daughters Answer the Call to ServeWhat are DAR chapters doing to commemorate the 25th anniversary of September 11?🌸 In this special DAR Today Podcast segment, National Vice Chair Haley Lancaster takes us on a roll call of service across the country, sharing how Daughters are honoring those lost on September 11, 2001, while supporting the first responders and communities serving today.🌸 In this episode:Michigan: Daughters and firefighters come together to connect Revolutionary-era patriotism with modern-day service, followed by a moving State Conference remembrance ceremony and the beginning of the DAR Month of Service.Utah: The Color Country Chapter shares firsthand 9/11 experiences and creates a Field of Heroes featuring 343 flags honoring fallen firefighters, reaching approximately 2,000 students. Texas: The Major James Kerr Chapter welcomes retired FDNY Captain William Groneman III, displays an artifact recovered from the Twin Towers, honors local first responders, and participates in a Walk to Remember. South Carolina: The Nathaniel Greene Chapter raises more than $3,600 to help relocate a 9/11 memorial containing steel recovered from the Twin Towers. Ohio and West Virginia: The Fort Steuben Chapter supports five local fire stations with food, snacks, and grocery gift cards while highlighting the courage of first responders. Across the Nation: Daughters are writing thank-you notes, assembling care baskets, hosting community remembrance programs, supporting law enforcement and firefighters, and bringing patriotic service into nursing homes and local communities.    For more information about the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, please visit DAR.orgTo support the goals and mission of the DAR, please visit our web site at DAR.org/Giving 

  — We Remember: A September 11th ReflectionDAR Today Podcast Special Bonus EpisodeIn this special September 11th remembrance episode, True Lewis; National Chair & Host offers a solemn and heartfelt reflection on the anniversary of September 11, 2001 — a day forever carried in the memory of our nation.This episode honors the lives lost in New York City, at the Pentagon, and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, where the passengers and crew of Flight 93 demonstrated extraordinary courage. As Daughters of the American Revolution, remembrance is part of our sacred responsibility. Through historic preservation, education, patriotism, and service, DAR members help ensure that the stories of sacrifice, courage, unity, and love are carried forward for future generations.This episode invites every Daughter, chapter, and listener to pause, reflect, and remember where they were, who they carry in their hearts, and how we can continue to honor the families, first responders, service members, veterans, military families, and communities forever shaped by September 11th.May this moment remind us that patriotism is found not only in celebration, but also in quiet reverence, compassionate service, and the promise that we will never forget.  All music is copyright free and provided by Envato.  For more information about the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, please visit DAR.orgTo support the goals and mission of the DAR, please visit our web site at DAR.org/Giving 

In this edition of What Are the Chapters Doing?, with your National Vice Chair Haley Lancaster! hear how DAR chapters across the country are honoring history, serving their communities, and celebrating America. Featured activities include Sail250 outreach in Virginia, the unveiling of a statue honoring Revolutionary War heroine Laodicea “Dicey” Langston in South Carolina, Flag Day events in Northern Virginia, and community readings of the Declaration of Independence. Have a chapter event or success story to share? Email [email protected] for possible inclusion in a future episode. For more information about the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, please visit DAR.orgTo support the goals and mission of the DAR, please visit our web site at DAR.org/Giving 

Start the DAR year with practical ideas your chapter can use. This episode covers bringing Congress inspiration home, using the Members’ Website, supporting officers and committee chairmen, refreshing meetings, encouraging member courses, tracking service hours, and keeping chapter goals manageable. A successful year does not require doing everything. It begins with a few clear priorities, shared responsibility, and simple steps that help Daughters serve with purpose. For more information about the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, please visit DAR.orgTo support the goals and mission of the DAR, please visit our web site at DAR.org/Giving 

Continental Congress is so much more than business meetings, formal meals, forums, and fellowship. With thousands of DAR members gathering in our nation’s capital from across the country and around the world, Congress becomes a meaningful opportunity to show tangible appreciation, gratitude, and remembrance for those who have served the United States of America. In this July edition of “What Are the Chapters Doing?” Haley Lancaster, National Vice Chair Writer and Editor, highlights several moving acts of tribute that took place during the week of the 135th Continental Congress. From Arizona Daughters honoring the Marine Corps Body Bearers near the DAR Founders Memorial, to Ohio, Tennessee, and Indiana Daughters making special pilgrimages to Mount Vernon, this episode reflects the heart of remembrance and patriotic service. Listeners will also hear about the Louisiana Daughters’ solemn wreath-laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. The episode closes with a deeply personal story of sisterhood and service. Katie Siebel of the Constantia Chapter in Suffolk, Virginia, brought her trumpet to Congress and, at the request of her roommate Gloria Womble, played TAPS at Arlington National Cemetery beside the graves of Gloria’s parents. Gloria’s father, Master Sergeant Gerald Eugene Kightlinger, was a Vietnam veteran who served more than 21 years in the military. These powerful moments remind us why Daughters gather, why we remember, and why we continue to serve—honoring legacies both grand and personal, one act of gratitude at a time. For more information about the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, please visit DAR.orgTo support the goals and mission of the DAR, please visit our web site at DAR.org/Giving 

America 250: Illuminate Our Legacy — Reflections on the 135th Continental Congress 2026 In this special America 250: Illuminate Our Legacy episode, we reflect on the 135th Continental Congress of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, held in Washington, D.C., as our nation prepares to commemorate its 250th birthday. Daughters from across the country and around the world gathered for a memorable week of service, celebration, remembrance, fellowship, and patriotic purpose. Meaningful ceremonies, inspiring reports, and special moments of sisterhood and gratitude demonstrated the strength of our Society and the enduring legacy we are called to carry forward. In this episode, we explore: Memorable moments from Continental Congress 2026 The spirit of service and sisterhood shared by attending Daughters DAR’s role in commemorating America’s 250th anniversary How members honor the past, serve the present, and inspire the future The many ways Daughters illuminate our legacy through historic preservation, education, patriotism, and service Join us as we celebrate the beauty of our shared mission, reflect on an unforgettable Continental Congress, and look ahead to America’s 250th anniversary with gratitude, purpose, and love of country. For more information about the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, please visit DAR.orgTo support the goals and mission of the DAR, please visit our web site at DAR.org/Giving 

In this special Legacy Trilogy Edition of the DAR Today Podcast, we celebrate the return of What Are Chapters Doing?, hosted by National Vice Chair, writer, and editor Haley Lancaster. Haley’s debut segment shines a spotlight on the meaningful service of DAR chapters and members across the country, beginning with the Mall Hands on Deck Cleanup Project at the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C. Ahead of Continental Congress, DAR volunteers will join together in service to help care for the iconic Japanese cherry blossom trees and the historic landscape surrounding the National Mall. This episode highlights the power of conservation, civic engagement, and community partnership through the DAR Service to America Committee, DAR Conservation Committee, the National Park Service, and the Trust for the National Mall. It also celebrates the National Society’s Gift to the Nation donation during the Storage Administration, supporting the long-term preservation of the Cherry Tree Endowment. As Daughters prepare to gather for Continental Congress, this episode reminds us that service is at the heart of who we are. From chapter projects to national efforts, DAR members continue to carry the torch, pass the flame, and illuminate our legacy through service, historic preservation, education, and patriotism. For more information about the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, please visit DAR.orgTo support the goals and mission of the DAR, please visit our web site at DAR.org/Giving