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Welcome to the website of the Uncompahgre Valley Chapter, NSDAR. The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR or DAR), founded in 1890 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., is a non-profit, non-political, volunteer women’s service organization. Please enjoy your visit to these pages as you explore who we are, what we do, join us, including researching your family history, and resources to promote historical preservation, champion education, and celebrate patriotism. This is also a great website to learn about the resources available within our community.

Additional information can also be found on the website of the Colorado State Society, NSDAR and the website of the National Society.

DAR Facts
Founded:	October 11, 1890
Incorporated:	1896 by an Act of Congress
Objectives:	Historic Preservation, Education, Patriotism
Motto:	God, Home, and Country
Membership:	185,000 members 3,000 chapters in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. International chapters in Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bermuda, Canada, France, Germany, Guam, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United Kingdom More than 1,000,000 women have joined the DAR since it was founded
Eligibility:	Any woman 18 years or older, regardless of race, religion, or ethnic background, who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution.

 

For more information on DAR Membership, click here.