Local DAR members attend 133rd Continental Congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution
More than 4,000 members of the Daughters of the American Revolution convened this past week in the nation’s capital for the 133rd Continental Congress, the latest gathering of the longstanding service organization’s annual meeting.
The week-long convention consisted of business sessions, committee meetings, and social functions, and was topped off with formal evening ceremonies at which national DAR award winners were honored.
Chapter Regent Buffy Keeley and Registrar Paula Book, members of the Dubois County Chapter in Huntingburg, Indiana, were in attendance.
At the Opening Night Ceremony, Dr. Carla Hayden, Librarian of Congress received the DAR History Award Medal. The National Defense Night Ceremony, celebrating our nation’s military personnel and veterans, welcomed Admiral Linda Fagan, Commandant of the United States Coast Guard. Other national awards were presented during the week to outstanding individuals celebrating excellence in historic preservation, education and patriotism. While at congress, Dubois County Chapter members attended various celebratory events and Business Sessions.
“As we approach the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Continental Congress provides a way for members to come together and sparkle with each other, celebrating our country’s distinct history from the national level down to their individual communities,” said Pamela Rouse Wright, President General. “We are excited that 4,000 dedicated Daughters come together in our nation’s capital at DAR Headquarters to celebrate their service and accomplishments for the organization. While reflecting on the past year’s successes, Daughters also plan how DAR can continue as an even better patriotic service organization in the years to come.”
The DAR Continental Congress is a time-honored annual gathering that has been held in Washington, D.C. since the organization’s founding. National, state and chapter leaders as well as other members from across the country and around the world meet at the DAR National Headquarters to report on the year’s work, honor outstanding award recipients, plan future initiatives and reconnect with friends.
