The Martha Dandridge Washington Chapter (MDW) of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR or DAR), is a nonprofit, non-political women’s service organization dedicated to preserving American history, securing America’s future through education, and fostering patriotism.
Historic Preservation

- Restoring and maintaining historic sites
- Locating, restoring, and marking American Revolutionary War Patriots’ graves
- Placing monuments
- Preserving records
- Commemorating historic events
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Education

- Supporting DAR Schools
- Awarding scholarships
- Promoting education
- Recognizing DAR Good Citizens
- Recognizing Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC) students for loyalty, patriotism, and scholastic achievement
- Providing materials to local classrooms
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Patriotism

- Recognizing and assisting veterans
- Supporting HonorAir
- Sending needed supplies to active duty-military personnel
- Supporting disabled veterans
- Working at naturalization ceremonies
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Photos courtesy of Lauren Collins and Kate Duncan Smith DAR School