Welcome!
The Narragansett-Cooke-Gaspee Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR or DAR) is located in beautiful Southern Rhode Island. Chapter members are a multi-faceted, multi-generational group of patriotic women who take pride in their heritage and in the roles their ancestors played, risking their lives and fortunes to establish our great country. We honor their sacrifices through our volunteer work in the mission areas of the DAR and are dedicated to making a lasting impact as we preserve the rich history of the communities we serve.
Any woman 18 years or older, regardless of race, religion, or ethnic background, who can prove their lineage is eligible to join. If you are interested in becoming a member of the DAR or would like more information about joining this historic and vital organization, you can email our Regent or our Registrar.
Chapter History
Named after the Narragansett Tribe, whose ancestors inhabited the area that is now present-day southern Rhode Island, the Narragansett Chapter was organized in 1895. Gaspee Chapter, NSDAR, was organized in January of 1892, in the “old room” of the Sabin Tavern, where John Brown met with friends on June 9, 1772, to plan an attack on the British naval sloop Gaspee, which is believed to be the first act of the war for American independence. Named after the Governor of the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations during the American Revolutionary War, and the first Governor of the State of Rhode Island after the war, the Nicholas Cooke Chapter was organized in 1932.
The Narragansett-Cooke-Gaspee (NCG) Chapter was established on June 12, 1991 after the successful merger of the aforementioned chapters. The NCG Chapter draws on the history of our founding chapters as the cornerstone of our work today.