Welcome!
The General Nathanael Greene-Pettaquamscutt Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR or DAR), meets in and serves the East Greenwich, West Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Coventry, Exeter, and North Kingstown communities.
Our more than 80 friendly and dedicated members undertake a wide variety of activities in order to further the DAR mission to promote historic preservation, education, and patriotism.
Our Chapter holds monthly meetings from March-June and September-December. Our meeting location varies depending upon the program. Meetings might also feature a guest speaker or a visit to a local historic site. We offer morning, afternoon, and evening meetings as well as an occasional weekend meeting in order to accommodate as many members’ schedules as possible.
We welcome current and prospective NSDAR members and associate members! Any woman 18 years of age or older, regardless of race, religion, or ethnic background, who can prove lineal descent from a Patriot of the American Revolution is eligible to join. Our members are available to assist with your research and application. If you are interested in becoming a member of our Chapter, please email our chapter registrar. For general inquiries about this historic and vital organization, please email our chapter regent.
History
In 1895, just five years after the founding of the National Society in 1890, the General Nathanael Greene Chapter, NSDAR, was established in East Greenwich. Early members resided primarily in East Greenwich and the Potowomut area of Warwick and held most of the early meetings in Potowomut homes.
In 2010, the Pettaquamscutt Chapter, NSDAR, organized in 1933 in North Kingstown, merged with the General Nathanael Greene Chapter, NSDAR, to form the General Nathanael Greene-Pettaquamscutt Chapter, NSDAR, as we are known today. In 2025, our Chapter marked 130 years of service.
Mission
Historic Preservation: The General Nathanael Greene-Pettaquamscutt Chapter, NSDAR, owns and maintains two historic properties:
~ The Ye Old Baptist Burying Ground, Rhode Island Historic Cemetery No. EG062, on Wine Street in East Greenwich, Rhode Island.
~ The General Nathanael Greene Memorial Seat site on Old Forge Road in Warwick, Rhode Island.
Our Chapter also supports the James Mitchell Varnum House Museum in East Greenwich. The northeast corner bedroom, where General George Washington reportedly slept, is designated to our Chapter.
Education: Our Chapter collects donations and supplies in support of our “Community Classroom” schools. Each spring, we recognize graduating seniors from area high schools with the DAR Good Citizen Award as well as local 8th graders with DAR Youth Leadership Medals.
Patriotism: Our Chapter also supports veteran- and active duty military-focused initiatives. Each year, we award outstanding cadets in local Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) and military cadet programs with DAR’s bronze and silver cadet medals. We also support Wreaths Across America and DAR Project Patriot. And you may well spot us in a local Memorial Day, Veterans Day, or Fourth of July parade. If you do, please wave!
