Welcome to the Ohio State Society DAR!
We are over 6,300 women in the state of Ohio who are passionate about community service, preserving history, educating children, as well as honoring those who serve or have served our nation. We are a part of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR or DAR), a non-profit, non-political, volunteer women's service organization dedicated to promoting historic preservation, education, patriotism, and honoring the patriots of the Revolutionary War. The NSDAR was founded October 11, 1890, and the Ohio Society was founded in December 1891.
What do we do?
In the last three years, our Ohio Daughters have given over 550,000 hours in service to our local communities.
Historic Preservation
We participate in a variety of projects which help to preserve our cultural heritage. The Ohio State Society owns and operates the Christian Waldschmidt Homestead and Camp Dennison Civil War Museum in Camp Dennison, Ohio. Ohio Daughters also participate in the support of a number of state historical sites, including the Madonna of the Trail monument in Springfield; the Pennsylvania House in Springfield; Minnie Louise Failing Museum in Fremont; and the Studebaker Brick School House in Greenville. We also locate, restore, and mark Revolutionary War patriot gravesites and headstones. Memorials, genealogical records, and preserving historical documents are regular activities of the Ohio Daughters.
Education
We are passionate about educating America's youth and contributing to schools and student programs in many ways. We support the seven DAR schools through donations of money and personal time. Many of our members adopt community classrooms and assist in local education efforts. We serve as mentors and tutors, including promoting literacy with both children and adults. The Ohio State Society sponsors awards and scholarships to outstanding students, including Ohio's Wings of Eagles Scholarships. Citizenship is promoted by sponsoring local Children of the American Revolution Societies, DAR Good Citizens awards, and promoting Junior American Citizens clubs. In addition to the American History essay contests sponsored for students each year, we work with the Scouts through the American Heritage Merit Badge program at Christian Waldschmidt Homestead.
Patriotism
We participate in a multitude of patriotic endeavors which include volunteering time annually in the Veterans Administration hospitals and non-VA facilities. We also offer support to active duty service personnel through care packages. We sponsor a variety of programs promoting the U.S. Constitution during the week of September 17-23. Naturalization ceremonies, patriotic awards and medals, ROTC/JROTC medals, Community Service awards, and so many more opportunities abound.
We are proud of our community participation and activities. Please follow the membership links, find a local chapter, and come join the fun and excitement!
