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​Esther Reed Chapter members May 2024 at the Commemorative Heritage Tea honoring Women Nurses. Special guests included Alaska State Regent and many active and retired nurses.

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Welcome to the Esther Reed Chapter
​Daughters of the American Revolution as we celebrate
​ over 124 years of service in Spokane, WA.  JOIN US!

More than one million members admitted since its founding, a vast array of service work, a historic National Headquarters building with extraordinary collections and countless activities taking place locally, there is much to learn about the Daughters of the American Revolution. The organization was founded in 1890 and the Esther Reed Chapter in 1900, with the mission of promoting historic preservation, education and patriotism. These timeless, overarching principles keep the DAR strong and vitally relevant in this ever-changing world.


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DAR History

First Continental Congress

DAR members are women who come from diverse backgrounds and hold a variety of interests. Their common bond is their lineal descent from Patriots of the American Revolution. JOIN US!
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DAR Facts and Film

Incorporated:  By an Act of Congress in 1896
Objectives:  Historic Preservation, Education, Patriotism
Motto:  God, Home, and Country
Membership:  190,000 members, 3,000 chapters in all 50 states and Washington, D.C.  International chapters are located in Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bermuda, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Spain, and the United Kingdom.  More than 1,000,000 women have joined DAR since it was founded.
Eligibility for Membership:
 Any woman who is 18 years or older and can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution regardless of race, religion, or ethnic background, is eligible.

The Dazzling Daughters

Many DAR members have made significant and positive contributions to American and/or international culture; to society, or to history through diligent application of their unique talents and abilities.  Read more...

Caroline Scott Harrison

Caroline Scott Harrison








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​First Lady

Jane Addams

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​Activist and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize

Grace Murray Hopper

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​Navy Admiral



Clara Barton

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​Founder, American Red Cross

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