ABOUT THE DAR

The DAR is a national society founded October 11, 1890, by women, for historical, educational and patriotic purposes. Any woman is eligible for membership who is 18 years of age or older and can prove direct descent from a man or woman who either aided or fought for the American cause in the Revolutionary War.

NSDAR OBJECTIVES

Historic Preservation
Promotion of Education
Patriotic Endeavor

DAR MOTTO
"God, Home and Country"

"Florida DAR . . . Where Dreams Are Real"

State's Scripture
“Delight yourself in the Lord; and He will give you the desires of your heart. ”
Psalms 37:4

OUR EMBLEM-THE WHEEL
The Hub-A Daughter's loyal heart;
Each Spoke-A thought of those who part;
The Rim-A noble life's bright round;
Each Star-A deed in Heaven's profound;
The Distaff-A guide that points above;
Each Flaxen Thread-A cord of love.

The Official Insignia was unanimously adopted by the Board of Management on May 26, 1891, and patented September 22, 1891. The golden wheel of the Insignia represents a spinning wheel, the platinum or white gold distaff represents flax, the blue rim and the distaff carry the colors of the Society and the stars represent the thirteen original colonies.

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