Joseph Marest Chapter, NSDAR

08/02/2026

DAR provides a community for women through local, state, and national chapters, where they can foster sisterhood and take part in learning about American history, researching genealogy, and participating in events and local community service. Joseph Marest Chapter invites you to join us by discovering your family story.

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07/04/2026

07/03/2026

🇺🇸 July 3, 1776

The day after voting for independence, the Continental Congress devoted July 3 to revising Thomas Jefferson’s draft of the Declaration of Independence.

Delegates debated the language line by line, making dozens of changes before the document’s final approval. While Jefferson authored the original draft, the Declaration ultimately became the work of the Congress as a whole.

These revisions prepared the document for its historic adoption on July 4, 1776.

07/02/2026

Hope to see you at Cedarburg's Hometown Celebration for America's 250th Birthday. The Joseph Marest Chapter, NSDAR is proud to be participating in this year's parade at 10am. Watch for the eagle!

07/02/2026

The Joseph Marest Chapter awarded 8 area High School Seniors with the DAR Good Citizens Award and scholarships as a continuing part of the DAR mission to support and encourage patriotism. Why not join us? https://www.dar.org/

06/14/2026

Flag Day, June 14, 2026. Fly yours proudly!

06/13/2026

The Annual Spring Luncheon was held May 16 at the West Bend Country Club. Special guests included Wisconsin State Regent Gena Selby and guest speaker Linda Bolin Wisconsin State DAR Historian who presented "Real Daughters of Wisconsin". Appreciation Awards were given to 6 past Chapter Regents; Roseanne Aman, Mary Beth Winkowski, Carol Orth, Melanie Farrell, Sally Mergener, and Karyn Waldman. Books were also donated in their names to the DAR National Library. Lisa Fox was the recipient of the Bush/Schmidt Award. The chapter also welcomed two new members, Georgia Mayer and Sharon Hoffman.

06/12/2026

In the United States 2.1 million veterans are women. We salute them all for their bravery and willingness to serve.

06/06/2026

Today we remember the U.S. landing at Normandy, France in 1944. A massive air and sea invasion by Allied Forces that began the liberation of Western Europe from N**i Germany's control. We will not forget the sacrifice made by nearly 10,000 brave soldiers on that day.