Welcome to the Georgia State Society, DAR!
WELCOME to our beautiful state where almost 8,000 Georgia Daughters of the American Revolution are “Inspired” to promote Historic Preservation, Education, and Patriotism.
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR or DAR) was founded in 1890 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., is a non-profit, non-political volunteer women’s service organization dedicated to dedicated to preserving American HIstory, securing America’s future through better education for children, and promoting patriotism.
DAR members volunteer millions of service hours annually in their local communities including supporting active-duty military personnel and assisting veteran patients, awarding thousands of dollars in scholarships and financial aid each year to students, and supporting schools for under-served children with annual donations exceeding one million dollars. Any woman 18 years or older regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, or ethnic background who can prove lineal descent from a Patriot of the American Revolution, is eligible for membership.
Georgia Daughters welcome you to JOIN-DAR! We are eager to help YOU find the Patriot in your family so you may be a part of this 133 year old service organization!
Inspired to serve DAR,
Betty Harrah, State Regent 2022-2024
Harrah Administration:
Theme:
“Inspired to serve and promote Historic Preservation, Education, and Patriotism.”
Scripture:
“This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalms 118:24
Projects:
- Implementation of the Historic Restoration and Preservation Plan of Meadow Garden
- The Gate of Opportunity Scholarship at Berry College
- Chapter Adoption of foreign US bases/posts with care packages to our service members and their families abroad
Georgia Symbols
State Flag
State Bird – Brown Thrasher
State Flower – Cherokee Rose
The Peach State
Motto: Wisdom, Justice, Moderation, and Courage
DAR members participate in a wide variety of Historic Preservation projects as it is crucial to saving our history for future generations.
The DAR is passionate about educating America’s youth and supports a variety of different programs, contests and awards to help further this goal.
Patriotism is the foundation of the many DAR activities that take place in local communities across the country.