Patriotism…celebrating devotion to our country!
Americanism: Sharing the DAR Manual of Citizenship, participating in Naturalization Ceremonies by providing refreshments and New Citizen Welcome Bags, serving as election poll volunteers, hosting blood drives, participating in patriotic parades.
Constitution Week: Publicly celebrate and promote the Constitution through classroom presentations and supplies, public proclamations and displays, and ringing of bells.
DAR Project Patriot: Support the men and women serving in uniform by sending care packages to deployed members, supporting service members stationed in the United States, writing and sending cards of thanks and support to our military and supporting their family members.
DAR Service to Veterans: Volunteer at the three Veterans Affairs locations in Leavenworth, Topeka and Wichita, Kansas, support and meet returning Honor Flights and provide cards for their “mail call”, support Wreaths Across America and participate in ceremonies and wreath laying at cemeteries across Kansas.
The Flag of the United States of America: Promote displaying the Flag always and especially on special days, education regarding conduct and respect for the Flag, present Flags at schools, parades and senior living facilities, participate in Flag retirement ceremonies, celebrate Flag Day.
DAR is excited to launch the E Pluribus Unum Education Initiative to increase awareness of non-traditional American Revolutionary War Patriots, including those who were African American, Native American, and female. As we are currently in phase one of the initiative, we look forward to the insightful discoveries this initiative will bring on the research of forgotten Patriots of color and their contributions to our country’s fight for independence.
