I’m passionate about sharing my love for history with other women. Together, we can trace our history back to the Revolutionary War.
Patriotism
Scotchtown members promote patriotism by distributing flags at naturalization ceremonies for new citizens of the United States.
Historic Preservation
Scotchtown members preserve American history by maintaining the Church Quarter House.
Education
Scotchtown members help educate and support our youth through the Good Citizenship and Community Classroom programs.
Scotchtown Chapter
Welcome to the Scotchtown Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR or DAR). We invite you to learn more about our chapter, programs, Revolutionary War patriots, and membership.
Patrick Henry's Scotchtown
Scotchtown Chapter was named for the historic site "Scotchtown", the home of Patrick Henry in Hanover County, Virginia. In 1717, Charles Chiswell built the house on a 9,976 acre grant in what was then the western part of New Kent County. Patrick Henry bought Scotchtown and 960 acres in 1771. Henry was living at Scotchtown when he gave his famous "Liberty or Death" speech at St. John's Historic Church in Richmond. The house was acquired by the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities in 1958. The Scotchtown Chapter furnished a bedroom in the house in 1960. The Virginia Daughters of the American Revolution restored and furnished the parlor as the state project of Mrs. Frederick Tracy Morse during her term of office as State Regent.
I joined DAR because
Love of History
Honoring Veterans
I have several generations of ancestors who served in both World Wars and Vietnam. I want to make sure that the veterans in our community know how much I appreciate their service.
New Ways to Volunteer
Volunteering to help in classrooms, donating goods to veterans, and cleaning up cemeteries are just a few ways I can channel my enthusiasm for giving to others.
Am I eligible?
Any woman 18 years or older who can prove lineal, bloodline descent from an ancestor who aided in achieving American independence is eligible to join the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.
Membership and EligibilityOur members love Scotchtown Chapter!
When I joined over 30 years ago, everyone welcomed me like a long-lost friend.
Esther
I have always loved history and am proud of the part my family played in gaining our independence from Great Britain. In Scotchtown Chapter DAR I found a group of friendly, energetic, and dedicated women who embrace the three DAR pillars: God, Home, and Country.
Dale
I love the variety of programs offered!
Sandy
I am fairly new in the chapter but I have made friends quickly!
Karen
I have learned so much about my genealogy through Scotchtown Chapter!
Nancy
A Scotchtown member and friend invited me to attend a meeting. The members were so congenial and welcoming that I wanted to become a member.
Joie
Scotchtown Chapter, NSDAR
Our members are on the go, volunteering in our communities and finding new connections with members. Scotchtown Chapter is ready to help you get started with the membership process so that you can join our chapter as we serve together!