What is the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)?
The Sarah Platt Decker Chapter of the DAR is a nonpolitical, nonprofit service organization representing the Archuleta and La Plata counties.
Membership is open to all women over the age of 18, regardless of race, religion or ethnic background, who can trace their lineage from an ancestor who aided in achieving American Independence.
The DAR, as we are known, has three missions: historical preservation, promotion of education and patriotic endeavor.
Our service projects include scholarships to high school students; supplies for elementary schools; books for preschools; support for veterans; collection of soft plastic for composite-decking benches; cookies for groups such as first responders, search and rescue, sheriff ‘s departments and police departments; Christmas cards for the armed services; and support for the upcoming 250/150 anniversaries of our country and state.
The members are a lot like you, coming from diverse backgrounds and having a variety of interests. Their common bond is their lineal descent from patriots of the American Revolution. We will help you identify and prove that ancestry.
Come to our monthly meeting on Aug. 16 at 10:30 a.m. at the Community United Methodist Church on Lewis Street. A light lunch will be served after the meeting.
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