Community Resources

The DAR offers help through online resources and its large library in Washington D.C.
The DAR offers help through online resources and its large library in Washington D.C.  Click on photo to enlarge

Colorado DAR chapters offer a number of programs each year open to members of the community. In addition, speakers on historical topics are available to community groups at no charge.

Genealogy Workshops – Learn how to find the Revolutionary War patriot in your lineage by attending a genealogy workshop. DAR members will explain the many resources available to trace your ancestors.

Historical programs – DAR members are available to speak on many topics including:

Sandy Sweeney speaking on the Constitution
Sandy Sweeney speaking on the Constitution
  • Washington, Adams and Jefferson: The Women Behind the Power
  • Madonna of the Trail
  • The Star-Spangled Banner House and the Flag
  • East Coast Indians
  • Preserving your Family Culture
  • Spain and the American Revolution
  • Christmas celebrations of old
  • Suffragettes
  • The Underground Railroad
  • “Grave Sayings”
  • Women of the American Revolution
  • Weld County Tombstone Project

Click here to find out what speakers are available in your area.

Forgotten Patriots. The DAR is working diligently to identify minority individuals who contributed to America’s independence in the Revolutionary War era. The National Society has published a book, Forgotten Patriots, which describes heroism and acts of service by American Indian and African Americans that can be used as a resource to celebrate their contribution and for research to apply for DAR membership. The Spanish Task Force is conducting research on citizens of Hispanic ancestry, including a search of records in Mexico City and other locations to trace the contributions of Mexican Americans. See statue of Revolutionary War hero Bernardo de Galvez on the membership page.


Celebrating History

When the traveling exhibit, John Adams Unbound, came to the Aurora Library from Boston, members from the Aurora and Parker DAR chapters assisted with speakers and demonstrations by members of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR), their children and DAR and in costume.

Speaker Marilyn Fishburn addressed exhibit visitors about “Abigail Adams: Woman of Lettres.”