Daughters of the American Revolution
The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR or DAR) is a service organization open to any woman age 18 years and older who can prove lineal descent from an American Revolutionary War Patriot. Much of the work of DAR is accomplished by volunteers in its chapters across the United States and internationally in order to promote historic preservation, education, and patriotism.
Yuma Chapter, NSDAR, is a local chapter of DAR. Our chapter is based in Yuma, Arizona, and our members come from many parts of southwestern Arizona and beyond. We meet the second Saturday morning each month, October through April.
Contact us to learn more about attending a meeting or joining DAR and Yuma Chapter, NSDAR.
Our Chapter
In keeping with the purpose of the National Society, chapter members work together on numerous projects in order to promote historic preservation, education, and patriotism. We all have busy lives, so our projects offer ways to contribute that fit our schedules. We keep in touch across our many service projects through monthly meetings, where we enjoy an informative program, a business session, and socializing. Learn more about our activities.
Yuma Chapter, NSDAR, was formed in 1928, and our charter members included Organizing Regent Regina Mathews and Clarissa Winsor, a child born in Arizona Territory in 1880. Another charter member, Mary Spaulding, founded the Yuma County Historical Society, now a division of the Arizona Historical Society.
We invite you to contact our chapter registrar who will help you get started in becoming a member of DAR, including tracing your heritage to find an American Revolutionary War Patriot.
Chapter Namesake
Our chapter is named for our historic town and county of Yuma, Arizona. Both take their names from the Yumas, a loose confederation of Native American tribes including the Quechan, Cocopah, and Mohave who had occupied this part of Arizona.
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