Founded in 1890, the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is a volunteer women’s service organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history, and securing America’s future through better education for children.

Membership in the DAR is open to women 18 and over who can trace their descent from a man or woman who aided the cause of American independence.

As the most inclusive lineal society in the country, the DAR boasts 168,000 members in 3,000 chapters across the United States and internationally.

Elizabeth Snyder-Continental Chapter meetings are held in the evenings on the second Monday of the month, September through December, and March through May; meeting location varies. Meetings include a program on a topic of interest. Prospective members are welcome to attend.

Locally, the DAR offers scholarships to students, sponsors contests for students in American history, hosts the Junior American Citizens division of the annual Somerset County 4-H Fair, supports our troops overseas, provides gifts for hospitalized veterans, participates in local patriotic events and more.

DAR members may also participate in a variety of state and national programs and events.

If you have an ancestor who served in the American Revolution and would like more information on joining the DAR, please contact the chapter.