Is the DAR a conservative organization?
Daughters of the American Revolution in the US, a patriotic society whose aims include encouraging education and the study of US history and which tends to be politically conservative. Membership is limited to female descendants of those who aided the cause of independence. It was first organized in 1890.
How do I find my DAR records?
To access the DAR Genealogical Research System, visit www.dar.org/GRS. The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution was founded in 1890 to promote historic preservation, education and patriotism.
How much does DAR membership cost?
The fee for DAR members is $10.00. For nonmembers, the fee is $15.00.
Is DAR still a thing?
Membership in the DAR today is open to all women, regardless of race or religion, who can prove lineal bloodline descent from an ancestor who aided in achieving United States independence. The National Society DAR is the final arbiter of the acceptability of the documentation of all applications for membership.