Minnesota State Society
Daughters of the American Revolution
Sibley House
Mendota, Minnesota
State Regent Valerie Stachour
State Regent Pin
State Regent Valerie Stachour welcomes you to the Minnesota State Society Daughters of the American Revolution (MNSSDAR)
Guided by our North Star
Celebrate DaughtersEvery study shows the same thing: depression and anxiety are increasing across the country. New estimates are that up to 44 veterans a day are dying by suicide, and suicide is one of the top 4 causes of death in the US for individuals between ages 10 and 44.
The goal of this administration is to focus on mental health support and suicide prevention, as well as to support military families who have been impacted by suicide.
The symbol of this administration represents the North Star, the motto of the state of Minnesota, and a fixed point in the heavens used for centuries to guide people via celestial navigation. The curved lines within the star represent that each of us walks a path in life that is not straightforward, while the blue and green gems represent the goals of our work: blue for peace and tranquility, and green for health.
Many DAR committees lend themselves to service projects or programs in line with the theme. Consider supporting the Minnesota C.A.R. state project training service dogs for veterans with PTSD, destigmatize talking about mental health and seeking help through the Celebrate Daughters committee, and many more.
We Promote Historic Preservation, Patriotism, and Education
Minnesota Daughters have a passion for preservation. State Regent Kathy Huston’s State Regent’s Project promotes cemetery care and renewal.
We organize events around Constitution Week September 17-23 each year, sponsor essay contests, award scholarships, promote literacy, and support our community classrooms.
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
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. Â
