To be eligible to join DAR, you must be a woman 18 years or older, and have an ancestor who aided the cause for American independence between the time of the Battle of Lexington, April 19, 1775, and the withdrawal of British troops from New York on November 26, 1783.
There are many ways your ancestors could be on record as a patriot. CLICK HERE for more information.
Where Do I Start?
— if you have a family member (mother, grandmother, sister, great-grandmother) that belonged to DAR, contact us with their information. We can help you build on their DAR documentation.
— if you don’t have a known DAR member in your lineage, contact us! We can help guide you getting started on your journey to join DAR.