The Detroit Chapter, NSDAR, was organized in Detroit, Michigan, on August 19, 2023.
Our Mission
To illuminate the rich tapestry of underrepresented history in our community by discovering and expanding on stories of families and their connection to ancestors from pivotal moments, such as the American Revolution. Through our efforts, we aim to bridge the past and present to foster a deeper understanding of our shared American heritage. In all that we do, we strive to instill the values of patriotism, education and historical preservation, as embraced by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. Ultimately, we seek to spark curiosity, enthusiasm, and pride in the sharing of our collective history from one generation to the next.
During the organizing meeting of The Detroit Chapter, NSADR, the regent offered the following remarks:
“The Detroit Chapter’s goal is to weave magic into the racially diverse quilt that we all live in. We want to show how historic preservation projects are happening within and around the city to bring these historically significant homes and buildings into the 21st century while being sensitive to modern needs. We also will be working with city based genealogical societies to help residents explore their genealogical identity and appreciate where their journey takes them regardless of whether or not they can become a DAR or SAR member. We want to meet the people where they are for a better understanding of who they are and what they need, while having them learn who we are and what we are about for better community outreach and resources needed. While we may be a new chapter and small compared to some other chapters, we have some of the most good-hearted, talented, and tenacious members that have ever graced the DAR sisterhood, that will continue to drive our chapter into the future along with the City of Detroit. As our chapter organically evolves and grows, it will be a particularly sweet win for us, but it will also be a win for the DAR of Michigan and NSDAR, but most importantly, it will be a win for the city in which our main and only purpose is to serve. So, when you see a shirt or a sticker that says “Detroit hustles harder” that is because it does, and The Detroit Chapter will be hustling harder while appreciating the DIA, the Burton historical collection housed at the main branch of the Detroit Library, the numerous community service leaders, the students and their schools, the vast amounts of historic preservation projects, the Veteran’s and current servicemen and women’s projects happening at the John Dingell VA hospital, the soon to be built Fisher House based in Detroit, and welcoming naturalized citizens to this country, because it is all in our backyard.”
Organizing meeting, August 19, 2023