EDUCATION

THE DAR’S COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION

Education is one of the cornerstones of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. Since its founding, the NSDAR has worked to promote learning, encourage academic achievement, and open doors of opportunity for students of all ages.

At the national level, the organization supports a wide range of scholarships and awards, funding millions of dollars annually to help students pursue higher education. Members also recognize excellence through essay contests, awards for outstanding students, and programs that highlight civic responsibility and good citizenship.

Locally, chapters play a vital role in advancing education by partnering with schools, providing classroom resources, and supporting literacy initiatives. By fostering education, the individual chapters help to ensure that the next generation is prepared to lead, serve, and carry forward the values that shape our nation. Visit the NSDAR website for more information about Education.

OUR CHAPTER’S EDUCATION EFFORTS

  • FLAG MINUTE

    During meetings, the Jacob Gaskin’s Chapter, NSDAR, includes a Flag Minute to educate members about the history and significance of the U.S. flag. This brief presentation also reinforces flag etiquette, while encouraging a deeper respect for the flag as a symbol of the nation’s heritage.

  • OHIO HISTORY MINUTE

    In each issue of the Jacob Gaskins Chapter, NSDAR, newsletter, the chapter regent includes an Ohio History Minute. This educational section includes mini-features on notable people and events in Ohio history. These tidbits of information help to advance the chapter’s educational efforts.

JOIN US

Visit the Membership page of the National DAR website for more information.

Interested in learning more about our chapter? Think you may have an ancestor who qualifies you for membership? Provide us with your contact information, and we will be in touch shortly. Our registrar is ready to help you learn more about your family’s history. You can also find resources on the Genealogy page of the National DAR website.

A Patriot, per the DAR, is someone who aided in the effort to gain American independence by serving or directly assisting in the Revolutionary War effort. Any woman showing a direct, ancestral connection to a Patriot is eligible for membership.