| To perpetuate the memory and spirit
of the men and women who achieved American Independence,
by the acquisition and protection of historical spots and
the erection of monuments; by the encouragement of
historical research in relation to the Revolution and the
publication of its results; by the preservation of
documents and relics, and of the records of the
individual services of Revolutionary soldiers and
patriots; and by the promotion of celebrations of all
patriotic anniversaries; To carry out the injunction of Washington in his
farewell address to the American people, "to
promote, as an object of primary importance, institutions
for the general diffusion of knowledge", thus
developing an enlightened public opinion, and affording
to young and old such advantages as shall develop in them
the largest capacity for performing the duties of
American citizens; To cherish, maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom; to foster true patriotism and love of country, and to aid in securing for mankind all the blessings of liberty. |
NATIONAL
HEADQUARTERS
| Did you know that NATIONAL SOCIETY owns an entire
city block (bounded by 17th, 18th, C and D Streets) and
in one of the most beautiful sections of Washington, DC.
Constitution Hall, is located on 18th Street and was
built for its annual Continental Congress, held during
the week of April 19. It is one of the largest of its kind and it is the only building dedicated to the U.S. Constitution. It was placed on the Register of National Historic Landmarks in 1986. Each year the President General lays a wreath at the base of the monument in the south garden, to honor the founders of the DAR. The sculptor was Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney. The DAR buildings are open to members and to the public. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The DAR Library, Museum and Seimes Microfilm Center are open, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. The Americana Room is open only Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The buildings are closed on Federal holidays, holiday weekends and to the public during Continental Congress. Daughters are welcome to visit when they are in the Washington, DC, area. National Society of the Daughters of the American
Revolution |
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