Sarah Steele Sibley Chapter, NSDAR, Regent
Sarah Steele Sibley Chapter, NSDAR, Welcomes You!
On behalf of the members of the Sarah Steele Sibley Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR or DAR), we welcome you! Our chapter was organized in 2005 and our members come from the central Minnesota area.
We are a non-profit women’s service organization that values education, historic preservation, and patriotism.
About Our Chapter
Our chapter name honors Sarah Jane Steele Sibley, born February 8, 1823, in Steeleville, Pennsylvania. Upon completion of her education, she accompanied her brother Franklin Steele to Ft. Snelling. On May 2, 1843, Sarah wed local fur trader and future Governor of Minnesota Henry Hastings Sibley. As the Governor’s wife, Sarah led efforts in Minnesota to raise money for the restoration of George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate. This was the first historic preservation effort in the state and established the model that subsequent First Ladies have continued; namely, using a semi-official office for advocating a worthy public cause. Sarah’s legacy is a state with a strong commitment to the preservation of history, and a model of leadership.
We Promote Historic Preservation, Patriotism, and Education
Our chapter supports national and state historic preservation projects as well as supports our community in the preservation of historical artifacts.
Our chapter supports national and state patriotism projects as well as supports our local veterans and hosts celebratory events such as the Fourth of July and Veterans Day.
Our chapter supports national and state education projects as well as works with our community through our projects to support education via scholarships and educational events.
We Make a Difference in Our Communities
Historic Preservation
Patriotism
Education
Our Historian/Librarian provides interesting historical information at chapter meetings.
Conservation topics are presented at chapter meetings by our Conservation Chair that always are of high interest.
Become a Member of DAR
Today’s Daughters of the American Revolution is a vibrant service organization for women over the age of 18 who can prove lineal descent from a Patriot of the American Revolutionary War. In October 2019, DAR surpassed one million women who have joined the DAR since its founding in 1890. By subscribing to the DAR Today podcast, you can learn more about members’ activities, Patriot histories, current topics and more.
Minnesota Daughters come from all over our great state, and beyond. They are young women who join to honor a family member, older women who enjoy genealogical research in their retirement years, professional women interested in connecting with other women in the community where they live, and others. Whatever your reason for joining, we invite you to connect, encourage you to apply, and welcome you to our organization.
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
"We want a society founded on service."
- DAR Founder Eugenia Washington
Are you descended from a Patriot who served in the American Revolutionary War? Founded in 1890 by four forward-thinking patriotic women in Washington, D.C., today’s DAR has welcomed over one million women as members throughout our history. We are a service organization supporting historical, educational, and patriotic initiatives in communities in America and beyond.
Join Us! We welcome all women, age 18 and older, who claim lineal descent from a Patriot of the American Revolutionary War.
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