Yesterday, I shared highlights of our upcoming Opening Night ceremonies to launch the Virtual 129th Continental Congress. Today, I wanted to tell you more about the other official sessions of the Virtual 129th Continental Congress that will air as video presentations on our Congress Online YouTube Livestream

I am pleased to share with you highlights of the exciting Opening Night program that will begin the historic Virtual 129th Continental Congress.  With a theme devoted to “Honoring Our Patriots,” we will celebrate honorees who further research and education on the contributions of all those who contributed to American

Voters to the Virtual 129th Continental Congress will elect seven Vice Presidents General and one Honorary Vice President General. This blog explains the qualifications for each position and introduces you to the women who seek to fill them. You may find further information regarding each of the individual candidates

Are you ready to make some history? The National Society is poised to host its first Virtual Continental Congress June 24-28, 2020 – and the online experience has taken on exciting proportions after a month of intense preparation.  I am delighted to share a preview of the 129th Continental

Like you, I have been moved to tears by the pandemic and its impact on our nation – and the generous response of our members to their neighbors. Like you, I have looked forward to our time together at DAR Continental Congress in order to heal and begin anew. But also like

National Defense Night was such a moving ceremony. Our honorees were truly spectacular and it was so meaningful to hear their thoughtful remarks. National Defense Night is always one of my favorite evenings.  I feel privileged to stand in our beautiful auditorium singing the National Anthem on the night we

I hope everyone enjoyed themselves at last evening’s Service to America Night! It was fun to walk around and explore all that was going on and visit with so many of you. Each of the committees had festively decorated tables and great information to share with the members. 

Last night

Last evening’s Educational Awards Night was inspiring. Recognizing these students and educators who are so passionate about history is always motivating. I am in awe of these young people and their amazing work. The essay winners each read a portion of their essays and it was clear why they were

Opening Night was such a captivating evening. Dean Malissa’s performance as George Washington was amazing. He has spent years researching our first president and continues to learn more every day. It was an honor to recognize and thank him for his commitment to preserving this very important piece of our

We officially begin the 128th Continental Congress this evening at our Opening Night Ceremony. I am looking forward to a performance by George Washington as he reflects on the founding of our Nation. How appropriate as we are just over a week away from Independence Day. I know many of