Committees & Projects

The America 250! Committee aids in planning DAR's involvement in the upcoming 250th birthday celebration of the United States in 2026. This committee coordinates events and promotes participation in local America 250! events

The American Heritage Committee was established to preserve our rich American heritage in the fields of art and sculpture, crafts, fiber arts, literature and drama, and music. 

We have been lucky to have several nationally recognized winners in this contest in recent years.

The American History Committee honors historical people, places, dates, and events, sponsors the American History Essay Contests, and recognizes the contributions of women in American history.

This committee helps us find American history programming and speakers for our monthly meetings. 

The American Indians Committee is entrusted to the continuing education of the history and culture of this community as well as the support of the educational and cultural pursuits of its citizens.

Each of our meeting begins with a land acknowledgement prepared by this committee.

The Americanism Committee encourages DAR members to become involved in their local naturalization process and assist new immigrants with citizenship and oversees the approval process for the DAR Medal of Honor and the DAR Americanism Medal. 

The goal of the National Society Children of the American Revolution is to train young people in citizenship, leadership, and love for America and its heritage. DAR members provide leadership, guidance and support for C.A.R. members.

The Commemorative Events Committee encourages celebration and observation of commemorative events each year which are highlighted by the National Society.

The Community Classroom Committee encourages volunteerism and support to children in classrooms and schools in the local community.

The Community Service Awards Committee recognizes worthy individuals and organizations for outstanding voluntary service in the community.

The Conservation Committee promotes efforts to protect and conserve America’s natural resources, with a special focus on our local community.

In recent years, we have been working with NexTrex to recycle soft plastic into benches for community partners, including US Vets, JO Wilson Elementary, and Van Ness Elementary.

September 17-23 is Constitution Week.In 1955–56, NSDAR was instrumental in the creation of Constitution Week as a national week of recognition and education about the U.S. Constitution. The Constitution Week Committee promotes educating the community about historical events surrounding the creation/ratification of the Constitution.

The DAR Genealogy Preservation Committee promotes participation in projects that preserve genealogical documents and contribute to the genealogical records of the National Society.

We are looking at projects relating to local DC genealogy preservation and always looking for volunteers.

The DAR Good Citizens Committee recognizes outstanding young people who exhibit the qualities of good citizenship in their homes, schools, and communities.
We are proud to partner with Eastern High School each year to sponsor their DAR Good Citizen.

The DAR Leadership Training Committee promotes knowledge of DAR, development of volunteer leadership skills, and provides learning opportunities for members.

These three courses are amazing opportunities at any point in your DAR career to learn about the organization! 

The DAR Museum Outreach Committee promotes support of the DAR Museum, a public museum housed at the National Society's Washington, DC headquarters that collects, preserves, exhibits, and interprets the material culture and social history of pre-industrial America. Visit the DAR Museum: www.dar.org/museum

The DAR Project Patriot Committee supports America’s service members and their families through fundraising and activities, including: sending care packages and letters to service members overseas, and/or supporting local Reserve/National Guard units and their families.

The DAR Scholarship Committee works to connect local District of Columbia students to scholarship opportunities through the National and State Societies.

Manor House is also proud to offer our own community service scholarship each Spring. 

The DAR School Committee promotes awareness of DAR-supported schools and facilitates collection of Box Tops for Education, among other efforts to benefit DAR schools. We routinely donate books and other needed materials to these schools. 

The DAR Service for Veterans Committee supports and recognizes veterans for their service, sacrifice, and commitment to the preservation of our nation’s freedom.

During Honor Flight Season, Manor House welcomes at least one Honor Flight at DCA Airport each month. 

The Flag of the United States of America Committee promotes patriotic use, respect for, and education regarding the nation's Flag.

The Genealogical Records Committee focuses on finding and preserving historic source records and genealogical materials, including in local archives, cemeteries and historical family records, such as Bibles, diaries, or newspapers.

The Historic Preservation Committee promotes and supports historic preservation of the nation's historical record, including preserving materials, buildings, sites, and artifacts.

The Insignia Committee promotes the correct usage and wearing of the National Society's insignia. These ribbons tell our story of service in DAR and reflect our Patriots, our donations, and our service. 

The Junior American Citizens Committee engages with the nation's youth from preschool to high school regarding good citizenship, including principles of service, democracy and love of country.

The Junior Membership Committee promotes membership and active participation for women aged 35 and younger in Chapter, State and National activities. We are proud to have 70+ Junior members, the largest percentage in D.C. 

We are proud to be a chapter that actively engages Junior members at all levels. 

The Lineage Research Committee works with prospective members to aid in their genealogical research and preparation of applications in conjunction with the Chapter Registrar.

This committee participates in monthly application offices hours at the DAR Library to assist new members in their application process. 

The Literacy Promotion Committee supports literacy efforts in the local community, including volunteer work with local organizations, book drives and other activities.

We partner with organizations like Everybody Wins DC and Free Minds to promote these opportunities. 

The 24-26 Chapter Regents Project has a focus on literacy. 

The National Defense Committee supports national defense efforts to protect freedom and awards DAR ROTC, JROTC, and Distinguished Citizens Medals. This committee is proud to recognize a cadet at Eastern High School each spring with a Bronze JROTC Medal from DAR.

The Page Committee promotes member participation in paging at State and National events and answers member questions regarding paging. Pages are the ladies in white at DAR events that help events run smoothly. 

The Patriot Records Project Committee indexes Revolutionary War-era records of American patriots and increases the records available in the DAR Genealogy Research System.

Manor House is proud to have members who log tens of thousands of indexed names each year!

The Service to America Committee promotes member participation in meaningful volunteer service in the local community.

This committee leads hte effort to log our volunteer hours--for DAR and groups outside of DAR--to best reflect the work that we do to the world. 

The Units Overseas Committee promotes member engagement and chapter partnerships with DAR Overseas Chapters, which are located around the world from France to Japan.

Members are invited to become "associates" with as many overseas chapters as they are interested in!

The Volunteer Genealogists Committee promotes the DAR genealogy education programs, assists with prospective member applications, and volunteers to help other chapters with applications.

In partnership with the chapter registrar, this committee helps with complicated research questions and member supplemental applications.