Welcome to the Rhode Island Daughters of the American Revolution website! The Rhode Island DAR is composed of 9 chapters and over 450 diverse members who descend from Revolutionary War patriots. Rhode Island DAR members are committed to serving the local Rhode Island community and preserving the history of our state.
If you are a descendant of a Revolutionary War Patriot, enjoy serving the community through supporting education, promoting patriotism, preserving history, then we invite you to join us!
Feel free to explore our website, we look forward to you joining us!
Dymond Bush
State Regent 2025-2027
What is the DAR?
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution is a non-profit, non-political volunteer women’s service organization founded in 1890, dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history, and securing America’s future through better education.
Any woman 18 years or older, regardless of race, religion, or ethnic background who can trace her ancestry to a Patriot ancestor who provided aid to the cause of independence in the American Revolution, is eligible for membership.
Membership in the Rhode Island DAR joins you to a network of women across the state active in service to their communities in the areas of historic preservation, education, and patriotism.
Historic Preservation
DAR members participate in a wide variety of historic preservation projects, which are crucial to preserving our history and cultural heritage for future generations.
Education
The DAR is passionate about educating America’s youth and supports a variety of different programs, contests, and awards to help further this goal.
Patriotism
For 125 years, the DAR has carried the torch of patriotism. Patriotism is the foundation of the many DAR activities that take place in communities nationwide.
Administration Theme
Illuminating our revolutionary past, blazing a path for our future.
Program Slogan
Shining in service
State Regent’s Project
The State Regent Project encompasses the three DAR mission areas of Education, Historic Preservation, and Patriotism in addition to supporting outreach and expansion efforts of the Rhode Island State Society. Funds raised will go towards supporting scholarships for college students studying in a history related field, grants for teachers, book donations to elementary and high school students and U.S. service members stationed overseas, classroom civics kits, and cemetery cleaning supplies to clean the gravestones of Revolutionary War Patriots.
Scriptures
“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”
Matthew 5:16
“Let all things be done decently and in order”
1 Corinthians 14:40
“Hope we have as an anchor of the soul”
Hebrews 6:18-19, Rhode Island State Symbol