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Minnesota State Society Daughters of the American Revolution Sibley House Mendota, Minnesota MNSSDARCommunities Minnesota Chapters About DAR Join DAR Connect With Us Members Site Menu MNSSDARCommunities Minnesota Chapters About DAR Join DAR Connect With Us Members Site State Regent Carolyn Loeffler Recognizing the contributions of women in history, honoring women veterans and supporting women today State Regent Carolyn Loeffler welcomes you to the Minnesota State Society Daughters of the American Revolution (MNSSDAR) Remember the Ladies! At the time of our nation’s founding, Abigail Adams reminded her husband John to always remember the ladies.” It was good advice then, and her words are still appropriate today. During the 2023-25 term, Minnesota Daughters will Remember the Ladies” by focusing attention on the contributions of women to the history of our nation, our state, and our communities. As one of the world’s largest women’s service organizations, DAR can and should leverage our varied interests, talents and experiences to create lasting impact in our communities. As we approach the 250 th anniversary of the founding of our country, it is a good time to tell the stories of the women who contributed to our independence and those who, since then, have helped shape our country. The symbol of this administration will be the showy lady slipper. State project pins feature three blossoms, highlighting the triple focus of Women’s History, Women’s Issues and Women Veterans. Proceeds from sales of pins will support programs and services benefitting women in the state. Many DAR committees lend themselves to service projects or programs in line with the theme. Consider programs on women in history, have supply drives for a crisis nursery or battered women’s shelter, support the women’s health clinic at the VA Hospital, provide hygiene supplies to local schools. The scripture is from Psalms 31:25, part of its description of a virtuous woman: Strength and honor are her clothing; she is confident about the future.” We Promote Historic Preservation, Patriotism, and Education Historic Preservation Minnesota Daughters have a passion for preservation. State Regent Kathy Huston’s State Regent’s Project promotes cemetery care and renewal. Education We organize events around Constitution Week September 17-23 each year, sponsor essay contests, award scholarships, promote literacy, and support our community classrooms. Patriotism We support veterans’ causes. The Minnesota State Society DAR, along with the Anoka Chapter, NSDAR, was thrilled to present funds to Haven for Heroes in support of homeless women veterans. We Make a Difference in our Communities Promoting Minnesota History The Minnesota State Society DAR has been around for over 130 years. In 1909, the Sibley House, the home of the first territorial governor of Minnesota, was donated to the DAR. The Minnesota Daughters then undertook a renovation of the property and transformed it into a historic site. Today, the Sibley Site is managed by the Dakota County Historical Society, which is part of the network of historic sites owned and operated by the Minnesota Historical Society. Conservation and Cleanup Minnesota Daughters contribute to the community through reducing waste, reusing, and recycling. We also pitch in to clean roadsides, which helps maintain our beautiful state for everyone. Honoring Those Who Served Participation in Wreaths Across America is one way we honor the fallen. We also show support for important historic milestones, like the Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War. Each of Our 21 Minnesota Chapters Welcomes You Anoka Chapter, NSDAR Anthony Wayne Chapter, NSDAR Captain Comfort Starr Chapter, NSDAR Captain John Holmes Chapter, NSDAR Captain Robert Orr Chapter, NSDAR Fergus Falls Chapter, NSDAR Fort Snelling Chapter, NSDAR Greysolon Daughters of Liberty Chapter, NSDAR Harriet G. Walker Chapter, NSDAR John Witherspoon Chapter, NSDAR Josiah Edson Chapter, NSDAR Keewaydin Chapter, NSDAR Lake Minnetonka Chapter, NSDAR Maria Sanford Chapter, NSDAR Monument Chapter, NSDAR Nathan Hale Chapter, NSDAR Rochester Chapter, NSDAR Sarah Steele Sibley Chapter, NSDAR Saint Croix River Valley Chapter, NSDAR Wenonah Chapter, NSDAR Willmar Chapter, NSDAR Connect With One Near You The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution "We want a society founded on service " - DAR Founder Eugenia Washington Are you descended from a Patriot who served in the American Revolutionary War? Begun in 1890 by four forward-thinking patriotic women in Washington, D.C., today’s DAR has welcomed over one million women as members throughout our history. We are a service organization supporting historical, educational, and patriotic initiatives in communities in America and beyond. Join Us! We welcome all women, age 18 and older, who claim lineal descent from a Patriot of the American Revolutionary War. How Do I Become A Member Of DAR? Our members come from all around Minnesota and across the nation. They are young women who join to honor a family member, older women who enjoy genealogical research in their retirement years, professional women interested in connecting with other women in the community where they live, and others. Whatever your reason for joining, we invite you to connect, encourage you to apply , and look forward to welcoming you to our DAR community. Contact Us! Contact our Webmaster Last updated 8/18/2023. 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