Join Us!
Do you have a Patriot ancestor? Since 1890, women across the United States have been honoring the dedication and sacrifice of the Patriots who fought for American independence by joining DAR. Today’s DAR is full of professional, community-minded, and motivated women who carry on the independent spirit of their ancestors.
To be eligible, you must be 18 years or older and be a direct descendant of an ancestor who aided in the cause for American independence. Any woman who can trace their direct lineage may join, no matter what race, ethnicity, or religion.
Membership Process
Whether you’re the 5th generation in your family to join DAR or you’ve done all your own research, we’re here to help!
To get started, the best thing is to join us for one of our events to make sure the Mary Desha Chapter is the right fit for you. There are plenty of chapters in DC to choose from. While we’d love for you to join us, we want to help find the chapter that will help get you involved.
Once you decide to join the Mary Desha Chapter, we’ll assist you organizing the information you have, fill in any gaps, and complete your application. While you’re a prospective member you’re also welcome to attend any of our events, too.
Contact our Chapter Registrar to get started!
Why Join the Mary Desha Chapter?
Come as you are!
In the Mary Desha Chapter, you can march to the beat of your own drum. No matter what your race, religion, or orientation, or if you simply never felt like you were the “DAR type”, we welcome you to join us. We’re a group of individuals, but we are united in our common purpose.
Get inovolved!
Being involved in your community isn’t just about being helpful to others, studies have shown it’s beneficial to you, too. Joining the Mary Desha is a great way to connect with the DC community, make life-long friends, and improve your own quality of life.
Get Learning!
We’re defined by our curiosity and love exploring the local area. Every chance we get we visit local historic sites, museums, and other area points of interest. We don’t just cover history, but also local conservation and social issues. It’s all about learning!
DAR Has Resources to Help with Your Research
