DAR Today Podcast

DAR Today Podcast | Chapter Spotlight: What Are the Chapters Doing? From honoring our nation's heroes to celebrating America's 250th anniversary, DAR chapters across the country are illuminating legacies through meaningful service, historical preservation, and community engagement. In this episode, National Vice Chair Haley Lancaster takes us on a journey through three inspiring chapter projects....

Voices of Tomorrow: Liberty’s Legacy Throughout America's 250th anniversary year, DAR Today has spent considerable time looking back at the people whose courage, service, and sacrifice helped shape our nation's story. But there is another group whose contributions have not always received the same attention: The children. Young people lived through the American Revolution too. They carried message...

25 Years Later: Daughters Answer the Call to Serve What are DAR chapters doing to commemorate the 25th anniversary of September 11? 🌸 In this special DAR Today Podcast segment, National Vice Chair Haley Lancaster takes us on a roll call of service across the country, sharing how Daughters are honoring those lost on September 11, 2001, while supporting the first responders and communities serving...

   — We Remember: A September 11th Reflection DAR Today Podcast Special Bonus Episode In this special September 11th remembrance episode, True Lewis; National Chair & Host offers a solemn and heartfelt reflection on the anniversary of September 11, 2001 — a day forever carried in the memory of our nation. This episode honors the lives lost in New York City, at the Pentagon, and in Sh...

In this edition of What Are the Chapters Doing? , with your National Vice Chair Haley Lancaster! hear how DAR chapters across the country are honoring history, serving their communities, and celebrating America. Featured activities include Sail250 outreach in Virginia, the unveiling of a statue honoring Revolutionary War heroine Laodicea “Dicey” Langston in South Carolina, Flag Day events in North...

Start the DAR year with practical ideas your chapter can use. This episode covers bringing Congress inspiration home, using the Members’ Website, supporting officers and committee chairmen, refreshing meetings, encouraging member courses, tracking service hours, and keeping chapter goals manageable. A successful year does not require doing everything. It begins with a few clear priorities, shared...

Continental Congress is so much more than business meetings, formal meals, forums, and fellowship. With thousands of DAR members gathering in our nation’s capital from across the country and around the world, Congress becomes a meaningful opportunity to show tangible appreciation, gratitude, and remembrance for those who have served the United States of America. In this July edition of “What Are t...

America 250: Illuminate Our Legacy — Reflections on the 135th Continental Congress 2026 In this special America 250: Illuminate Our Legacy episode, we reflect on the 135th Continental Congress of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, held in Washington, D.C., as our nation prepares to commemorate its 250th birthday. Daughters from across the country and around the world gather...

In this special Legacy Trilogy Edition of the DAR Today Podcast, we celebrate the return of What Are Chapters Doing? , hosted by National Vice Chair, writer, and editor Haley Lancaster. Haley’s debut segment shines a spotlight on the meaningful service of DAR chapters and members across the country, beginning with the Mall Hands on Deck Cleanup Project at the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C. Ahead...

  135th Continental Congress 2026 June 24 - 28, 2026   Join more than 3,500 Daughters from across the country and overseas as we convene in our nation’s capital each June. Continental Congress provides members with an opportunity to be inspired about the ideals, spirit, and work of the DAR. National, State and Chapter leaders as well as other members from across the world meet at DAR Headquarters...

In this episode, we discuss: Mrs. Storage’s early start in the Children of the American Revolution Her family’s DAR journey across generations The meaning behind Illuminate Our Legacy Why America 250 is not only a date to mark, but a moment to remember The importance of telling the stories of female patriots, patriots of color, Indigenous patriots, and all overlooked Revolutionary War patriots The...

In this patriotic May episode of the DAR Today Podcast , we are honored to feature the National Chair of the Flag of the United States Committee, Jeanne McMillan for a meaningful conversation on the history, symbolism, and enduring importance of the American Flag. As we observe National Military Appreciation Month , recognize Armed Forces Day , and approach Memorial Day , this episode invites list...

  A look at the DAR Museum exhibition: Revolution in Their Words with Carrie Blough ! Why this exhibit matters to Daughters and to the America 250 moment? How firsthand words and lived experiences deepen our understanding of the Revolutionary era A call for chapters to engage local history through programs, research, reading circles, youth activities, and community conversations.  DAR Musuem: http...

  Concert: DAR Celebrates America 250! A Salute to Women Veterans   Patti LaBelle at DAR Constitution Hall , Washington, DC Saturday, April 18, 2026 — 7:00 PM Begins with a short recognition program , followed by the concert  Free public event: April 18, 2026 — 10:00 AM–12:30 PM at DAR Headquarters Tickets: publicly announced sale timing and ticketing details are posted by DAR and major ticketing...

Through the lens of Illuminate Our Legacy , this conversation highlights how individual courage and collective action have shaped the American spirit. It invites listeners to reflect on the meaning of patriotism, historical truth, and the responsibility we share in carrying the torch with these stories forward. This episode is part of the DAR Today Podcast ’s  & National's ongoing commitment to ed...

  Host: True Lewis, National Chair of the DAR Today Podcast Theme: Illuminate Our Legacy — guiding vision of President General Mrs. Ginnie Sebastian Storage Mission: To share DAR stories of preservation, patriotism, service, and community as we approach America’s 250th birthday What to Expect: Exclusive interviews with national and state leadership Inspiring chapter highlights America 250 features...

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There is a new unit overseas chapter in Ireland! The Hercules Mulligan chapter, NSDAR was approved, June 2025.    President General Pamela Edwards Rouse Wright National Chair, DAR Today Podcast Brooke Bullmaster Stewart  Hercules Mulligan Chapter Regent, Valerie Bronson   #herculesmulligan #nsdar #todaysdar #usa #America #patriotism #ireland #rishpatriots For more information about the National So...

June 2025 - Week 4 - DAR Today Podcast National Society Daughters of the American Revolution President General Pamela Edwards Rouse Wright Brooke Bullmaster Stewart, National Chair DAR Today Podcast Click for more information about the Daughters of the American Revolution! CLICK HERE to visit our YouTube (video) version of this podcast To support the goals and mission of the DAR, please visit our...

June 2025 - Week Three - DAR Today Podcast National Society Daughters of the American Revolution President General Pamela Edwards Rouse Wright Brooke Bullmaster Stewart, National Chair DAR Today Podcast Click for more information about the Daughters of the American Revolution! CLICK HERE to visit our YouTube (video) version of this podcast To support the goals and mission of the DAR, please visit...

June 2025 - Week 2 - DAR Today Podcast National Society Daughters of the American Revolution President General Pamela Edwards Rouse Wright Brooke Bullmaster Stewart, National Chair DAR Today Podcast Click for more information about the Daughters of the American Revolution! CLICK HERE to visit our YouTube (video) version of this podcast To support the goals and mission of the DAR, please visit our...

June 2025 - Week One - DAR Today Podcast National Society Daughters of the American Revolution President General Pamela Edwards Rouse Wright Brooke Bullmaster Stewart, National Chair DAR Today Podcast Click for more information about the Daughters of the American Revolution! CLICK HERE to visit our YouTube (video) version of this podcast To support the goals and mission of the DAR, please visit ou...

May 2025 - Week 4 - DAR Today Podcast National Society Daughters of the American Revolution President General Pamela Edwards Rouse Wright Brooke Bullmaster Stewart, National Chair DAR Today Podcast Click for more information about the Daughters of the American Revolution! CLICK HERE to visit our YouTube (video) version of this podcast To support the goals and mission of the DAR, please visit our w...

May 2025 - Week 3 - DAR Today Podcast National Society Daughters of the American Revolution President General Pamela Edwards Rouse Wright Brooke Bullmaster Stewart, National Chair DAR Today Podcast Click for more information about the Daughters of the American Revolution! CLICK HERE to visit our YouTube (video) version of this podcast To support the goals and mission of the DAR, please visit our w...

Sometimes things are worth the wait! 😅 This week’s episode will premiere on Wednesday May 21st! See you then! For more information about the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, please visit DAR.org To support the goals and mission of the DAR, please visit our web site at DAR.org/Giving