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The golden wheel of the insignia represents a spinning wheel; the platinum or white gold distaff represents flax; the blue rim and the distaff carry the colors of the society; and the stars represent the original thirteen colonies.

No, the DAR is not a political organization, nor does it lobby. DAR is a patriotic society composed of members who subscribe to different political philosophies. Q: Do I have to be a member to qualify for DAR Scholarships?

I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

Over two hundred years ago, American Patriots fought and sacrificed for the freedoms we enjoy today. As a member of DAR, through participation in the Society's various programs and activities, you can continue this legacy by actively supporting historic preservation, promotion of education, and patriotic endeavors.

Members-at-Large are members of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution but are not members of a chapter or their state society. There are restrictions, but you are still a member.

DAR is a women's service organization dedicated to promoting historic preservation, education, patriotism and honoring the patriots of the Revolutionary War.

The insignia was adopted by the society in 1891, one year after the NSDAR was founded. The insignia pin is to be worn on an official DAR ribbon placed on the left shoulder with pin on the bottom corner closest to the heart.

DAR Facts Founded:October 11, 1890 Incorporated 1896 by an Act of Congress Objectives: Historic Preservation, Education, Patriotism Motto: God, Home, and Country2 more rows