Illini Chapter, NSDAR

06/21/2026

District II sponsored Bingo at LaSalle Veterans Home. We were thrilled to see so many smiles from the Veterans.

06/19/2026

Juneteenth, officially Juneteenth National Independence Day, is a federal holiday in the United States. It is celebrated annually on June 19 to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. The holiday's name, first used in the 1890s, is a portmanteau of June and nineteenth, referring to June 19, 1865, the day when Major General Gordon Granger ordered the final enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas at the end of the American Civil War. The holiday is considered the "longest-running African-American holiday" and has been called "America's second Independence Day." The historical legacy of Juneteenth shows the value of never giving up hope in uncertain times.

06/14/2026

Today we honor the American flag — a symbol of freedom, sacrifice, and the men and women who have defended our nation throughout history. 🇺🇸

06/14/2026

06/12/2026

Today, on Women Veteran’s Day, we honor the courageous women who have served our nation with strength, dedication, and unwavering patriotism. This day commemorates the signing of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act of 1948, a historic milestone that paved the way for women to serve as permanent members of the U.S. Armed Forces. To the women veterans of DAR and across our nation: thank you for your service, sacrifice, and enduring commitment to our country. Your legacy continues to inspire future generations.

DAR is proud to support women veterans through outreach, volunteerism, and partnerships. Our recent concert, DAR Celebrates America 250! A Salute to Women Veterans, highlighted the vital work of the Military Women’s Memorial, and recognized recipients of this year’s DAR Vivian’s Outreach for Women Grants (VOW). The DAR is proud that more than $400,000 were awarded to 10 organizations dedicated to supporting homeless and indigent women who have served our country. Read more about the event here: https://blog.dar.org/2026/04/29/honoring-past-and-celebrating-future-dar-celebrates-america-250-weekend.

Our recent DAR Celebrates America 250! Weekend marked a once-in-a-lifetime moment in the history of our beloved Daughters of the American Revolution, the opportunity to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of our nation. We had the distinct honor of welcoming members and visitors from acr...

06/12/2026

Our Thursday Illini Chapter meeting was our Memorial Service and installation of new officers.

06/05/2026

Today Jan and Becky delivered the toothoaste and baby lotion our District II Daughters donated. Then we gave all the June birthdays a balloon from the Illini Chapter! We had such enjoyment seeing the smiles on these Veteran’s faces!

06/04/2026

Illini Daughters participating at the District II Mini-Tour event today.

05/30/2026

Here’s our Photo at our 130th Anniversary Celebration today.

Then here is Patty’s Family who attended to learn more about DAR and Pat’s service.

We had a terrific celebration and learned about the different Patriots.