DAR Today Podcast

DAR Today Podcast Committee
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Welcome to the DAR Today Podcast — the official podcast of the National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution. Hosted by True Lewis, National Chair, with featured messages from President General Ginnie Sebastian Storage we bring you inspiring stories, Chapter highlights, and exclusive America 250™ content. 💫 Our Mission: Illuminate Our Legacy — showcasing the enduring contributions of DAR members as we approach America’s 250th anniversary. The DAR is a non-profit, non-political, volunteer women's service organization dedicated to historical preservation, and securing America's future through education for children and patriotism. Members are all lineal descendants of those who supported the cause of independence in the Revolutionary War. Find out more at dar.org !

  1. What are Chapters Doing?

    4d ago

    What are Chapters Doing?

    In this special Legacy Trilogy Edition of the DAR Today Podcast, we celebrate the return of What Are Chapters Doing?, hosted by National Vice Chair, writer, and editor Haley Lancaster. Haley’s debut segment shines a spotlight on the meaningful service of DAR chapters and members across the country, beginning with the Mall Hands on Deck Cleanup Project at the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C. Ahead of Continental Congress, DAR volunteers will join together in service to help care for the iconic Japanese cherry blossom trees and the historic landscape surrounding the National Mall.   This episode highlights the power of conservation, civic engagement, and community partnership through the DAR Service to America Committee, DAR Conservation Committee, the National Park Service, and the Trust for the National Mall. It also celebrates the National Society’s Gift to the Nation donation during the Storage Administration, supporting the long-term preservation of the Cherry Tree Endowment. As Daughters prepare to gather for Continental Congress, this episode reminds us that service is at the heart of who we are. From chapter projects to national efforts, DAR members continue to carry the torch, pass the flame, and illuminate our legacy through service, historic preservation, education, and patriotism. For more information about the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, please visit DAR.org To support the goals and mission of the DAR, please visit our web site at DAR.org/Giving

    7 min
  2. Legacy Edition: 135th Continental Congress 2026

    6d ago

    Legacy Edition: 135th Continental Congress 2026

    135th Continental Congress 2026 June 24 - 28, 2026   Join more than 3,500 Daughters from across the country and overseas as we convene in our nation’s capital each June. Continental Congress provides members with an opportunity to be inspired about the ideals, spirit, and work of the DAR. National, State and Chapter leaders as well as other members from across the world meet at DAR Headquarters to report on the year’s work, honor outstanding award recipients, plan future initiatives and reconnect with friends. The week-long convention consists of business sessions, committee meetings, social functions, and is topped off with formal evening ceremonies: Opening Night, Education Awards Night and National Defense Night. At Continental Congress, you will: 🌸 discover new ways to promote the work of the DAR in your community, 🌸 attend heartening evening sessions, 🌸 marvel at the beauty of our national headquarters, 🌸 enjoy social events, 🌸 make new friends, and 🌸 renew old acquaintances.   For more information about the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, please visit DAR.org To support the goals and mission of the DAR, please visit our web site at DAR.org/Giving

    37 min
  3. Legacy Edition: The Torch & The Blossom: Welcoming our President General

    Jun 15

    Legacy Edition: The Torch & The Blossom: Welcoming our President General

    In this episode, we discuss: Mrs. Storage’s early start in the Children of the American Revolution Her family’s DAR journey across generations The meaning behind Illuminate Our Legacy Why America 250 is not only a date to mark, but a moment to remember The importance of telling the stories of female patriots, patriots of color, Indigenous patriots, and all overlooked Revolutionary War patriots The symbolism of the Torch pin and its connection to Memorial Continental Hall The Blossom pin and the DAR gift to the cherry tree endowment through the Trust for the National Mall How DAR’s three mission areas — historic preservation, education, and patriotism — continue to guide the Society Opportunities for every member to find her place through DAR’s many committees and areas of service The 250 for the 250th Committee and Specialty Research efforts What members can look forward to at the 135th Continental Congress during the America 250 era We are grateful to President General Mrs. Ginnie Sebastian Storage for joining the DAR Today Podcast and sharing her heart, her vision, and her encouragement for Daughters across our National Society. May this conversation inspire each of us to illuminate our legacy through every story we tell, every act of service we offer, and every memory we preserve for the generations to come.   Special Guest: President General Mrs. Ginnie Sebastian Storage, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution   DAR Today Podcast Committee:True Lewis, National Chair and Host Mrs. Renee Pace, our Liasion and Curator General  Jennifer Horsley, Writer, Editor, and ProducerHaley Salitros Lancaster, Writer and EditorLyndsay Lawless, Sound and Audio SpecialistDr. Céline Higgins Evans, Producer, Branding Creator, and Post-Production Samantha Freise, Communications Lead Specialist Edy Sarnoff, Guest Care Coordinator Ann Harrigan, Digital Design Specialist Jen Thorpe, Videographer and America 250 Visuals   With  special appreciation to: The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution The Children of the American Revolution The Trust for the National Mall DAR members, chapters, and listeners who continue to preserve, share, and illuminate our legacy For more information about the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, please visit DAR.org To support the goals and mission of the DAR, please visit our web site at DAR.org/Giving

    37 min
  4. A Nation Remembered: May's Patriotic Call

    May 15

    A Nation Remembered: May's Patriotic Call

    In this patriotic May episode of the DAR Today Podcast, we are honored to feature the National Chair of the Flag of the United States Committee, Jeanne McMillan for a meaningful conversation on the history, symbolism, and enduring importance of the American Flag. As we observe National Military Appreciation Month, recognize Armed Forces Day, and approach Memorial Day, this episode invites listeners to reflect on service, sacrifice, remembrance, and love of country. Our conversation explores how the Flag continues to unite generations, carry the story of our nation, and call each of us to deeper respect, education, and civic responsibility. In this episode, we discuss: the mission and purpose of the Flag of the United States Committee why the American Flag still holds deep meaning across generations the importance of Flag etiquette, education, and proper respect programs and observances chapters can use in their own communities creative ways local chapters can lead meaningful Flag-related activities how this work connects to America 250 the role of remembrance, patriotic education, and service in Illuminating Our Legacy Our guest also shares a touching reflection from her service with veterans, reminding us that honoring the Flag is not only ceremonial, but deeply personal. As the blossoms are blooming throughout the Storage Administration, this episode is a timely reminder that legacy is not only something we remember — it is something we nurture, carry forward, and bring into full bloom. We dedicate this episode to the men and women of this nation — past and present — whose service and sacrifice continue to call us to gratitude. For more information about the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, please visit DAR.org To support the goals and mission of the DAR, please visit our web site at DAR.org/Giving

    39 min
  5. Revolution in Their Words: A Curator’s Lens on America 250

    Apr 15

    Revolution in Their Words: A Curator’s Lens on America 250

    A look at the DAR Museum exhibition: Revolution in Their Words with Carrie Blough ! Why this exhibit matters to Daughters and to the America 250 moment? How firsthand words and lived experiences deepen our understanding of the Revolutionary era A call for chapters to engage local history through programs, research, reading circles, youth activities, and community conversations.  DAR Musuem: https://www.dar.org/collections/museum  Revolution in their Words: https://blog.dar.org/2026/03/19/behind-scenes-revolution-their-words     For more information about the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, please visit DAR.org To support the goals and mission of the DAR, please visit our web site at DAR.org/Giving

    59 min
  6. America 250! — A Salute to Women Veterans

    Mar 15

    America 250! — A Salute to Women Veterans

    Concert: DAR Celebrates America 250! A Salute to Women Veterans   Patti LaBelle at DAR Constitution Hall, Washington, DC Saturday, April 18, 2026 — 7:00 PM Begins with a short recognition program, followed by the concert  Free public event: April 18, 2026 — 10:00 AM–12:30 PM at DAR Headquarters Tickets: publicly announced sale timing and ticketing details are posted by DAR and major ticketing platforms Military Women's Memorial | https://womensmemorial.org/ For more information about the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, please visit DAR.org To support the goals and mission of the DAR, please visit our web site at DAR.org/Giving

    20 min
  7. The Courageous Seat: Rosa Parks, NSDAR & Carrying the Torch

    Feb 15

    The Courageous Seat: Rosa Parks, NSDAR & Carrying the Torch

    Through the lens of Illuminate Our Legacy, this conversation highlights how individual courage and collective action have shaped the American spirit. It invites listeners to reflect on the meaning of patriotism, historical truth, and the responsibility we share in carrying the torch with these stories forward. This episode is part of the DAR Today Podcast’s  & National's ongoing commitment to education, historical preservation, and telling a fuller, more inclusive American story.  For more information about the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, please visit DAR.org To support the goals and mission of the DAR, please visit our web site at DAR.org/Giving

    12 min
  8. Illuminating Our Legacy: A New Era of the DAR Today Podcast. A Legacy in Bloom

    Jan 15

    Illuminating Our Legacy: A New Era of the DAR Today Podcast. A Legacy in Bloom

    Host: True Lewis, National Chair of the DAR Today Podcast Theme: Illuminate Our Legacy — guiding vision of President General Mrs. Ginnie Sebastian Storage Mission: To share DAR stories of preservation, patriotism, service, and community as we approach America’s 250th birthday What to Expect: Exclusive interviews with national and state leadership Inspiring chapter highlights America 250 features & commemorative events Inclusion of youth voices from the Children of the American Revolution Fellowship with Daughters across America and overseas Special Mentions: Outgoing National Chair Brooke Stewart and inaugural committee Liaison Curator General Mrs. Renee Pace National Vice Chairs and creative team Illuminating our Legacy, one episode at a time.  Call to Action: Subscribe and share the podcast   For more information about the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, please visit DAR.org To support the goals and mission of the DAR, please visit our web site at DAR.org/Giving

    12 min
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Welcome to the DAR Today Podcast — the official podcast of the National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution. Hosted by True Lewis, National Chair, with featured messages from President General Ginnie Sebastian Storage we bring you inspiring stories, Chapter highlights, and exclusive America 250™ content. 💫 Our Mission: Illuminate Our Legacy — showcasing the enduring contributions of DAR members as we approach America’s 250th anniversary. The DAR is a non-profit, non-political, volunteer women's service organization dedicated to historical preservation, and securing America's future through education for children and patriotism. Members are all lineal descendants of those who supported the cause of independence in the Revolutionary War. Find out more at dar.org !

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  • Creator
    DAR Today Podcast Committee
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    102
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    © 2022-2028 National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
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