The Constantia Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR or DAR), is composed of proud descendants of those who aided in the fight for independence in the American Revolutionary War. We currently have 71 members and 8 associate members ranging in age from early twenties to mid-nineties and meet on the second Thursday in the months of September, November, January, March, and May at 11 a.m. at various sites in Suffolk and Franklin, Virginia. Join us at a meeting to learn more about membership and our mission to continuously foster true patriotism and love for our country.
TODAY’S DAR IS YOU
You can bring your expertise to our chapter and make a difference. You can honor your ancestors by helping to make the world a better place. You can make friends you didn’t know you wanted or needed. You are who we are looking for.
Why Join DAR?
Make lifelong friends.
Participate in unique social and service-oriented programs within your community.
Discover programs that appeal to your interests.
Gain valuable leadership experience.
Establish a network of contacts in your community and around the world.
DAR Objectives
PATRIOTIC SERVICE
To cherish, maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom, to foster true patriotism and love of country, and to aid in securing for mankind all the blessings of liberty.
To meet this objective, Constantia Chapter, NSDAR, provides support to veterans overseas and in hospitals in Germany and Hampton, Virginia, promotes conservation, teaches correct use and disposal of the American flag, and participates in naturalization ceremonies.
hISTORIC SERVICE
To perpetuate the memory and spirit of the men and women who achieved American independence: by the acquisition and protection of historical spots and the erection of monuments; by the encouragement of historical research in relation to the American Revolution and the publication of its results; by the preservation of documents and relics, and of the records of the individual services of Revolutionary soldiers and patriots; and by the promotion of celebrations of all patriotic anniversaries.
To meet this objective, Constantia Chapter, NSDAR, preserves historical records and artifacts, volunteers to assist military veterans, supports active-duty troops, promotes the Constitution, and welcomes new citizens at naturalization ceremonies.
EDUCATIONAL SERVICE
To carry out the injunction of George Washington in his farewell address to the American people, “to promote, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge,” thus developing an enlightened public opinion, and affording to young and old such advantages as shall develop in them the largest capacity for performing the duties of American citizens.
To meet this objective, Constantia Chapter, NSDAR, conducts essay contests, offers nursing and history scholarships, participates in citizenship and literacy programs, recognizes Indian cultural projects, and supports the DAR schools.