NSDAR FACT SHEET

Society founded, October 11, 1890

Incorporated by Act of the United States Congress: 1896

Membership : approximately 177,935
Members admitted since 1890: 778,412

2,988 chapters in all 50 States and the District of Columbia; Units Overseas: Australia-2; Canada-4; France-1; Mexico-2; United Kingdom-2; Japan-1.

NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS: 3 adjoining structures:

NATIONAL BOARD OF MANAGEMENT: 12 Executive Officers; 21 Vice Presidents General; 54 State Regents. Regular meetings: February, April (2), October;
Special meetings: June, December.

DAR CONTINENTAL CONGRESS: Held week of April 19, the anniversary of the Battle of Lexington

DAR OBJECTIVES: Historic Preservation, Promotion of Education and Patriotic Endeavor

DAR MOTTO: God, Home and Country

AMERICANA ROOM (est. 1940):

Houses the American Collection, a repository of over 5,000 documents focusing on early America, and also the Special Collection of NSDAR History.

DAR LIBRARY (est. 1896):

Materials in genealogy and relevant local history; 145,000 books, including unpublished genealogy typescripts and genealogical periodicals. Public welcome, fee charged.

DAR MUSEUM (est. 1896):

33 State Rooms and Museum Gallery exhibiting American Antiques; collection of approximately 30,000 objects; acredited by AAM; open to public, free, guided tours; Museum Reference Library.

American Heritage (est. 1963)
Promotes: programs on art, crafts, drama, literature and music: volunteer work at historic homes, sites, and museum; work on historic preservations.

American History (est. 1993)
(formerly American History Month Committee- est. 1956)
Sponsors American History Essay Contests. 87,257 essays written by students in grades 5,6,7,and 8. 5,112 schools participated.

American Indians (est. 1936)
$69,000 contributed for American Indian scholarships and to Bacone Junior College, Oklahoma and to Chemawas Indian School, Oregon for scholarships and special projects.

Children of the American Revolution (est. 1954)
Founded in 1895 by DAR; provides training in patriotism and leadership.

DAR Good Citizens (est. 1934)
Promotes Dependability, Service, Leadership, and Patriotism among high school seniors. National Awards presented total $20, 750; state award: cash, pin, certificate. 2,353 chapters sponsored 8,722 Good Citizens

DAR Magazine (est. 1892)
Official publication, 39,000; $12 per year.

DAR Scholorship (est. 1923)

$8,000 NSDAR American History Scholarship. Also Educational (political science, history, goverment, economics), Nursing, Medical and Occupational Therapy.

DAR School (est. 1903)

Contributions of over $1,000,000 given for Kate Duncan Smith DAR School, Alabama; Tamassee DAR School, South Carolina; Berry College, Georgia; Crossnore School, North Carolina; Hillside School, Massachusetts; Hindman Settlement School, Kentucky. Close to 2,000,000 Campbell Soup Labels were collected to be redeemed for a van and classroom and recreational equipment.

Junior American Citizens (est. 1906)

Citizenship training program for boys and girls, kindergarten through high school, over 105,400 members resulted from 2,729 JAC Clubs in parochial, private, or public schools, community centers, etc...

Junior Membership (est. 1937)

Ages 18-35; New Juniors; Page at State Conference and Continental Congress. $72,470 to Helen Pouch Memorial Fund for activities at Kate Duncan Smith and Tamassee DAR Schools.

Volunteer Information Specialists (est. 1995)

Encourages communication and exchange of information through computer technology. Promotes membership through on-line referral and genealogical research.

Genealogical Records (est. 1913)

Over 108,800 pages of unpublished source records copied and bound for DAR Library

Lineage Research (est. 1961)

Potential members assisted; workshops held. Lineage Research Kits.

Seimes Microfilm Center (est. 1970)

Depository for NSDAR applications and supplementals. Federal Census: 1840 to 1900. State, county, church and cemetery records. Non-member fee charged. Major holding list available upon request. Historical and Genealogical societies as well as research groups use center.

Americanism and DAR Manual for Citizenship (est. 1919)

15 Americanism Medals awarded to outstanding naturalized adult citizens; 34 Medals of Honor presented to native-born adult citizens. Over 76,5000 DAR Manuals for Citizenship were given free.

Commemorative Events (est. 1992)

Established for purpose of coordinating celebrations of any future national observances including Commemorating of the 50th Anniversary of the end of WWII.

Community Service Awards (est. 1993)

Medal given to recognize worthy, local people for outstanding achievements in cultural, educational, humanitarian, patriotic and citizenship work in their communities. More than 700 awards presented.