What We Do

The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution is a service organization with individual chapters dedicated to helping our local, state, and national communities and honoring our ancestors. We do this through historic preservation, promotion of education, and patriotic endeavors. Members of the Fort Harrison Chapter, NSDAR, perform an average of over 600 hours of community service a year! Below are just some of the amazing service projects and activities we have been involved with or are actively working on. Learn more about becoming a member by contacting us.

Past Regent PaulAnne Butler presenting a donation check to a representative of the Wabash Valley Historical Museum.

Historic Preservation

Historic preservation projects focus on conservation and genealogical issues. Chapter activity has included making donations to support historical sites such as the Historic Allen Chapel, the CANDLES Holocaust Museum, and the Vigo County Historical Museum and placing historic markers.

Member LaVonne Waldren with 2 library representatives with her book donation.

Education

Education projects focus on our youth and include scholarships, DAR Good Citizens awards, Constitution Week programs, and awards for local kindergarten through 12th-grade students and teachers in American History.

Past Regent Janice Bedwell laying a wreath at a Veteran's Day celebration with a SAR member.

Patriotism

Patriotism projects focus on veterans as well as active members of the military. Chapter activity includes donations of items to local veterans’ programs, awarding of ROTC and JROTC medals, and support of Veteran’s Memorial Plaza.

DAR members behind boxes filled with books and Teddy Bears wrapped in Christmas paper.

Community

DAR members are also active members of the community serving on committees, volunteering for local nonprofit organizations and faith communities, and acting as mentors.