The DAR Museum, located in the NSDAR Headquarters, collects, preserves, and interprets objects used and created in American homes. Using the lens of the varied interpretations of home, we inspire conversations about the diverse American experience encouraging people to discover common ground.

The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) celebrated their 125th anniversary in 2015. Founded on October 11, 1890, the DAR still functions today as a society to promote historic preservation, education, and patriotism. Watson Library has many interesting items pertaining not only to the American Revolution, but also to the DAR and their ...

Dec 31, 2024 · Investigate American history through decorative arts in the DAR Museum’s changing and permanent exhibits. Examine over 600 objects in the collection up close in this newly renovated space. Perfect for researchers and those who want to see all the details!

Jun 27, 2019 · The updated design of the star and stripes image symbolizes the waving American flag, advancing the DAR’s overarching foundation as a patriotic organization. The three stripes represent the DAR’s three founding principles: historic preservation, education and patriotism.

9 hours ago · The American Revolution Experience exhibit, on display at the National Headquarters of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution in Washington, D.C., is coming to the Johnson ...

The DAR Museum, run by the Daughters of the American Revolution, is an art and history museum in Washington, D.C. The museum is located in Memorial Continental Hall , just down the street from DAR Constitution Hall , where some of the museum's concerts take place.

The DAR Museum’s collections include over 30,000 objects reflecting the material culture and social history of the United States prior to 1840. Its strengths are decorative arts, costumes, quilts and needlework.

“Daughters of Revolution” is a portrait painted in 1932 by the American artist Grant Wood. Created with oil on masonite, the artwork measures 101.6 by 50.8 cm. It is a fine example of the Regionalism art movement and is currently housed in the Cincinnati Art Museum in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States.

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Dedicated in 1929, during the administration of President General Grace Lincoln Hall Brosseau, the sculpture was created by artist and socialite Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney in honor of the four founders of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR): Mary Desha, Mary Smith Lockwood, Ellen Hardin Walworth, and Eugenia Washington. [2]