Wisconsin Society DAR

10/17/2026

Congratulations! Such a wonderful program and recognition of DAR and America 250!

09/30/2026

Congratulations Sandy Melroy and the Jean Nicolet Chapter, NSDAR. Ms. Melroy received the National Society DAR American Heritage Women in the Arts Award for her fabric art.

The Jean Nicolet Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) has announced that Sandy Melroy, a fabric artist of De Pere, Wisconsin, has been selected to receive the …

08/01/2026

Join the ladies for this fun, interactive event. Party like it's 1776!

07/17/2026

The Wisconsin Society DAR State Regent joined in reading the Declaration of Independence at the State Capitol on July 8. You can see a recording of the event here: https://wiseye.org/2026/07/08/wisconsin-america250-commission-sharing-the-spirit-of-america/ (You will need to establish a free account to view it.)

07/17/2026

Congratulations to the Three Lakes Historical Society and Museum upon receiving a DAR Historic Preservation Grant for the Johnson House.

Today, members of the Nokomis Chapter visited the Johnson House in Three Lakes, WI. The Three Lakes Historical Society and Museum received a Daughters of the American Revolution Historic Preservation Grant to replace some of the windows on the house. To learn more about the Historical Society and Museum, visit their website: https://www.threelakesmuseum.org/

07/07/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Karl McCarty! Oakfield, Wisconsin's high school history teacher earned the NSDAR's award for the 2026 Outstanding Teacher of American History. Dr. McCarty won the WSDAR Good Citizen award in 2001 and graduated from University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh, in 2007. He was the WSDAR's 2026 Outstanding Teacher of American History and moved to the national contest. The members of the Wisconsin Society Daughters of the American Revolution are proud to support and recognize Dr. McCarty's accomplishments.

07/04/2026

Representatives of the Continental Congress voted to secede from Great Britian on July 2, 1776. The Declaration of Independence was ratified on July 4, 1776. 200 copies were printed and distributed. On August 2, 1776, the parchment copy was signed by all 56 signers. May we continue to pursue the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Happy 250th Birthday, America!

07/04/2026

As we celebrate today, you will find Wisconsin DAR chapters in communities, joining in celebrations, serving and telling stories of the American Revolution. Many chapters have been doing this for over 100 years! Find a Wisconsin chapter near you https://www.wsdar.com/chapters.html

07/04/2026

Dr. Karl McCarty, the Wisconsin Society's Outstanding Teacher of American History was recognized at the national Congress. Congratulations!

In St. Kilian, Dr. Karl McCarty is still celebrating.
McCarty recently accepted the award for outstanding teacher of American history from the Daughters of the American Revolution in Washington, D.C. Click below 👇 to read more.

06/29/2026

Lets Celebrate! Join in July 4th bell-ringing wherever you are or at Fort Winnebago Surgeons Quarters Historical Site. Preserving and operating this historic site has been a cherished part of the Wisconsin Society DAR mission with support from donors and volunteers since 1939.

Join us on July 4th to honor America's 250th.