Who are DAR members?
They are women a lot like you, who come from diverse backgrounds and have a variety of interests. Their common bond is their lineal descent from Patriots of the American Revolutionary War – any woman, regardless of race, religion, or ethnic background, who can prove this lineage is eligible to join.
They are women who…
- care about fostering good citizenship
- want to honor their ancestors
- are devoted to educating our youth
- want to preserve our past for future generations
Many enjoy…
- learning about American history
- researching genealogy
- coordinating local community service projects
- sharing in family DAR traditions
- participating in commemorative events
Steps to membership in the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution and the Sarah Platt Decker Chapter, NSDAR:
- Contact the group using our Contact Us page to attend a chapter meeting or event to meet us and explore what we do.
- Gather your family history information to identify an ancestor who aided in achieving American independence between April 19, 1775 (Battle of Lexington), and November 26, 1783 (withdrawal of British Troops from New York).
- Work with our chapter membership team to complete and submit your application.
To prepare for work on the application or before visiting with our membership team, please review this How To Join page provided by the NSDAR. If you are comfortable, feel free to continue to the Genealogy page and work on the provided Pedigree Chart. If you are unsure where to start or you have not researched much of your genealogy, we are delighted to help you! Our chapter has an active membership team, including many women who are happy to help you with research and documentation, the application paperwork, and to introduce you to our chapter members, activities, and meetings. Please contact us!
