NSDAR General Van Rensselaer Chapter, Rensselaer, Indiana

NSDAR General Van Rensselaer Chapter, Rensselaer, Indiana Any woman 18 years or older who can prove lineal, bloodline descent from an ancestor who aided in American independence is eligible to join the DAR.

The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution was founded on October 11, 1890, during a time that was marked by a revival in patriotism and intense interest in the beginnings of the United States of America. Women felt the desire to express their patriotic feelings and were frustrated by their exclusion from men's organizations formed to perpetuate the memory of ancestors who fought to

make this country free and independent. As a result, a group of pioneering women in the nation's capital formed their own organization and the Daughters of the American Revolution has carried the torch of patriotism ever since. The objectives laid forth in the first meeting of the DAR have remained the same in 125 years of active service to the nation. Those objectives are: Historical - to perpetuate the memory and spirit of the men and women who achieved American Independence; Educational - to carry out the injunction of Washington in his farewell address to the American people, "to promote, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge, thus developing an enlightened public opinion…"; and Patriotic - to cherish, maintain, and extend the institutions of American freedom, to foster true patriotism and love of country, and to aid in securing for mankind all the blessings of liberty. Since its founding in 1890, DAR has admitted more than 950,000 members.

The America 250 traveling lantern visited our meeting yesterday!
06/17/2026

The America 250 traveling lantern visited our meeting yesterday!

Congratulations to Noah, Samantha, and Tyler on your new journey in life, joining the United States military. As members...
05/18/2026

Congratulations to Noah, Samantha, and Tyler on your new journey in life, joining the United States military. As members of the General Van Rensselaer Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution we do not take for granted our freedom and are thankful every day for the protection of our military personnel.

National Hug a Tree Day is May 16th. To celebrate we are having a photo contest! (See complete details on our 4/10/26 po...
04/29/2026

National Hug a Tree Day is May 16th. To celebrate we are having a photo contest! (See complete details on our 4/10/26 post.) Our 7th entry is the General Van Rensselaer Chapter, Daughters of American Revolution. 🤗 🌳

Thanks, Karen Stanley, for the great program about trees today!

On February 24, the General Van Rensselaer Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution honored Judy Ka...
02/25/2026

On February 24, the General Van Rensselaer Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution honored Judy Kanne, Jasper County Historian Emeritus with the DAR Community Service Award. Judy was recognized for her outstanding service to Rensselaer and Jasper County as the Jasper County Historian for many years, her active support of historic preservation and her work with the Prairie Arts Council, just to name a few!
Judy’s nomination was heartily supported by Brienne Ho**er of the Jasper Newton Foundation, Stephanie Johnson on behalf of the Jasper County Historical Society, and Brian Capouch, community volunteer.

Congratulations to our DAR Good Citizens!Addison Brown - Kankakee Valley High SchoolCally Hoekstra - Demotte Christian H...
02/23/2026

Congratulations to our DAR Good Citizens!
Addison Brown - Kankakee Valley High School
Cally Hoekstra - Demotte Christian High School
Anna Parrish - Rensselaer Central High School and Chapter Winner

We are so proud of all of you! You are going to do great things, we just know it!!

Looking forward to seeing friends on Saturday as we retire the wreaths! The weather forecast is almost balmy!
02/04/2026

Looking forward to seeing friends on Saturday as we retire the wreaths! The weather forecast is almost balmy!

It's almost time to pick up the wreaths! We need volunteers with long handled tools like rakes or shovels to help pick up wreaths. We will start at Memory Gardens at 9am CST on Saturday, February 7, weather permitting.

Hey, look!! She's talking about me!!Mission Matters: Daughters of the American Revolution Tomorrow at 10 am ET, tune in ...
01/27/2026

Hey, look!! She's talking about me!!

Mission Matters: Daughters of the American Revolution

Tomorrow at 10 am ET, tune in to Wreaths Across America Radio for Mission Matters! This week, Karen speaks with Cindy Stath about her role at the Daughters of the American Revolution, how the DAR ties into this year's "Remember Me" theme, and the Meet the DAR Podcast. Listen live on the iHeart, Audacy and TuneIn apps, or at the button.

Check out the Meet the DAR Podcast on Monday at 11 am ET and listen to past episodes here.

01/26/2026

Due to the forecasted weather, we will cancel our January 27 meeting! Stay safe, stay warm!

It's almost time to pick up the wreaths! We need volunteers with long handled tools like rakes or shovels to help pick ...
01/26/2026

It's almost time to pick up the wreaths! We need volunteers with long handled tools like rakes or shovels to help pick up wreaths. We will start at Memory Gardens at 9am CST on Saturday, February 7, weather permitting.

Time is running out to get the wreath sponsorship match!! Matching opportunity ends tomorrow!! Please visit our websit...
12/30/2025

Time is running out to get the wreath sponsorship match!! Matching opportunity ends tomorrow!! Please visit our website: www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/IN0117

Thank you!

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479 N. Van Rensselaer Street
Rensselaer, IN
47978

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