John Witherspoon Chapter, NSDAR, Regent
John Witherspoon Chapter, NSDAR, welcomes you!
On behalf of the members of the John Witherspoon Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR or DAR), we welcome you! Our chapter was formed in 1934 and our members come from Bloomington and its surrounding areas.
We are a non-profit women’s service organization that values education, historic preservation and patriotism.
About Our Chapter
John Witherspoon Chapter, NSDAR, is one of the Minnesota State Society Daughters of the American Revolution that was chartered on April 14, 1934.
Our chapter currently has 43 members who proudly serve the southern portion of the metropolitan area of the Twin Cities through service to local communities that promote historic preservation, patriotism and education.
One of our chapter projects involves raising funds for activities at the Fort Snelling National Cemetery. In December, we partnered with Wreaths Across America to place wreaths on the graves of veterans buried there. For Memorial Day ceremonies, we hope to purchase new flags.
We Promote Historic Preservation, Patriotism and Education
Our chapter supports national and state historic preservation projects as well as supports our community in the preservation of historical artifacts.
Our chapter supports national and state patriotism projects as well as supports our local veterans and hosts celebratory events such as the 4th of July and Veterans Day.
Our chapter supports national and state education projects as well as works with our community through our projects to support education via scholarships and educational events.
We Make a Difference in Our Communities
Historic Preservation
Our chapter cleaned gravestones at Freeborn Cemetery.
Patriotism
Chapter members participate in bell ringing at Bloomington Old Town Hall on Constitution Day.
Education
Celebrating Constitution Day with this display at a local library.
Become a Member of DAR
Today’s Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is a vibrant service organization for women over the age of 18 who can prove lineal descent from a Patriot of the American Revolutionary War. In October 2019, DAR surpassed one million women who have joined the DAR since its founding in 1890. By subscribing to the DAR Today podcast, you can learn more about members’ activities, Patriot histories, current topics and more.
Minnesota Daughters come from all over our great state and beyond. They are young women who join to honor a family member, older women who enjoy genealogical research in their retirement years, professional women interested in connecting with other women in the community where they live and others. Whatever your reason for joining, we invite you to connect, encourage you to apply and welcome you to our community.
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
"We want a society founded on service."
- DAR Founder Eugenia Washington
Are you descended from a Patriot who served in the American Revolutionary War? Founded in 1890 by four forward-thinking patriotic women in Washington, D.C., today’s DAR has welcomed over one million women as members throughout our history. We are a service organization supporting historical, educational and patriotic initiatives in communities in America and beyond.
Join Us! We welcome all women, age 18 and older, who claim lineal descent from a Patriot of the American Revolutionary War.
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