Daughters of the American Revolution?

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My grandpa told me I am eligible to join this if I want, but I honestly have no clue what it really is and what benefit I would get from doing so? Anyone know anything about it?

Thanks!
 
You have to be able to prove a direct lineage back to a participant in the American Revolution through various genealogy scources, etc., etc.

My mom, at 80 years of age, was just admitted a couple of years ago. So I guess that means I could be in the SAR if I chose.

And by DD could be in the DAR AND the Daughters of the British Empire, or whatever the equivalent is. What irony...............

Not sure it actually GETS you anything, other that a really cool looking certificate.
 
I think they do charity work, offer some scholarships, hold meetings, etc., etc. From what I hear their geneological records are quite extensive. So, basically, if you can prove lineage to someone who's already on record as a member, the rest is a formality.

My grandmother says we're eligible 'cuz her grandmother was a member. I've just never had the time to look into it. Plus, based on the stereotype they depict on "Gilmore Girls," well, it may not be for me.
 

My aunt tried to get into the DAR at one point. She was denied...guess we have a relative who was loyal to the crown? :rolleyes1
 
My step-mother was a member and all I know about it is:
When she passed away, the DAR took care of all the arrangments for the funeral wake. I mean EVERYTHING!! The food, the hall, the flowers. They may have even helped with the funeral but I'm not sure. They were all very gracious. After a few months they contacted my father and asked him if he needed any help cleaning out the closets, etc. and they would find homes for any of her belongings, clothing that he didn't want. They were so helpful and they really made things easier.
I tried to find lineage so I could join but the closest I came was "Daughter of the Confederacy" and I don't think that's really my cup of tea....
 
My grandmother was in the DAR. I'm thinking of joining for the scholarship opportunities for dd. They do charitable work and community service.

I remember my grandmother working forever on that geneaology to become a member. The great thing about it is that we do have a geneaology on my mom's side going back to before the American Revolution.

ETA: Here's their website. http://www.dar.org/
 
I am a member and as the others have stated.....meetings, charity work, scholarships and that cool cert! I don't watch the Gilmore Girls....tell me about this and the sterotype....just curious
 
I have a friend who says that one of the reasons she joined up is because of the scholarship opportunities offered to children of members. Plus if you're a member you get complimentary access to their Library (otherwise you have to pay a per-visit fee) & the online/members-only resources.

agnes!
PS - I am qualified at least four times on my mother's side. My MIL was a Chapter Regent, so DD is qualified on both sides.
 
I don't watch the Gilmore Girls....tell me about this and the sterotype....just curious

Emily Gilmore is a member of the DAR and portrayed to be a snobby blue blood, with the DAR meetings and what not filled with the same type of shallow person.
 
Emily Gilmore is a member of the DAR and portrayed to be a snobby blue blood, with the DAR meetings and what not filled with the same type of shallow person.

thanks......eeessshhhh!! and I thought it was just cool :cool1:
 
My girlfriend is a member. She joined because all the other females in her family were also members. I have never heard her tell about the benefits. Her daughters are all eligible, but none have joined as far as I know.
 
My mother and both grandmothers were DAR and I was CAR (Children ...), nowadays the org is known for promoting the values of citizenship. They have done a lot to preserve the genealogy of American families and preserve early American antiques and textiles. They do give awards to school children for essays on citizenship and they offer scholarships.

There is always a stigma attached to organizations that have rigorous membership rules. Also there was a problem way back when the DAR would not allow Marian Anderson to sing at Constitution Hall.
 
Emily Gilmore is a member of the DAR and portrayed to be a snobby blue blood, with the DAR meetings and what not filled with the same type of shallow person.

Gee, I have to kind of wonder if the writers actually know anyone who's a member of the DAR? None of the members I know are like that at all!

agnes!
 
I have often thought about inquiring about membership. I have the geneological research to prove the connection.

However, I was always concerned about the "snobbery" issue.

I am of Franco decent--no British blood whatsoever. My former boss said to me one time "I don't think they let in Catholics" But I did hear something about a Lafayette chapter in Louisianna.

However, I do not live in Louisianna--I live in New Jersey.
 
I just became a member this year. Many of my relatives had joined but my mother did not. Because of that, I had to prove my line from scratch as the rules have become much more strict.

It is a service club that does a lot for the community. They do offer scholarships for kids.

As for the snobbery issue, I guess it is how you perceive it and want to be perceived. You are welcome to go to the meetings but are not required to.

Everyone and anyone is welcome who can prove patriotic service during the Revolutionary War.
 
DH is a SAR, and both of my kids are/were CAR, but I am not, since I am not blood relatives with any descendents. DS is now a SAR, since he is 19, and DD will be 18 next May, so will be a DAR when she is ready.
 
My step-mother was a member and all I know about it is:
When she passed away, the DAR took care of all the arrangments for the funeral wake. I mean EVERYTHING!! The food, the hall, the flowers. They may have even helped with the funeral but I'm not sure. They were all very gracious. After a few months they contacted my father and asked him if he needed any help cleaning out the closets, etc. and they would find homes for any of her belongings, clothing that he didn't want. They were so helpful and they really made things easier.
I tried to find lineage so I could join but the closest I came was "Daughter of the Confederacy" and I don't think that's really my cup of tea....

I found out a couple of months ago that I can join both due to having heritage for both on my grandfathers side. Not sure if I will do it though.
 
I have often thought about inquiring about membership. I have the geneological research to prove the connection.

However, I was always concerned about the "snobbery" issue.

I am of Franco decent--no British blood whatsoever. My former boss said to me one time "I don't think they let in Catholics" But I did hear something about a Lafayette chapter in Louisianna.

However, I do not live in Louisianna--I live in New Jersey.


I have not seen much snobbery at the meetings and functions....there is always that one or two, but I think you see that in any organization. I can tell you though that they do let Catholics in :rotfl: well at least in NY
 
My mother always said I could join based on her father's family. He died a couple of years ago. He had done all the research and now I don't know where it is, either does my mother.
 












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