What a pleasure it is for me to welcome you to the Irondequoit Chapter website. Our members want me to share with you their sense of pride and accomplishment in having traced their ancestry back to a Revolutionary War patriot who fought for our right to be called Americans.  These patriots will be forever remembered because their daughters took time to honor them by submitting the necessary paperwork to achieve membership in NSDAR. By going through this application process Irondequoit members have fulfilled the first objective of DAR membership which is: “to perpetuate the memory and spirit of the men and women who achieved American independence."

The second objective of our Society is to support the educational process: “to promote as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge."  At Irondequoit Chapter we put a primary emphasis on the education of our youth through awarding scholarships, Good Citizens Awards, and ROTC Medals and promoting Constitution Week in our schools.

The third, and possibly the most important, objective of DAR is: “to cherish, maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom, to foster true patriotism and love of country, and to aid in securing for mankind the blessings of liberty." As members of DAR we consider it our duty and privilege to fly our flag, cheer on and support our military, care for our veterans, and maintain the historical markers of our country.  We also feel we are to promote patriotism at home, with our friends and in our community. There is a popular saying nowadays which states: “If not us, who?” and “If not now, when?”

Do you believe you might have a Revolutionary War ancestor in your family?  If so, I personally want to encourage you to honor their service by seeking membership in NSDAR.  Explore this website and learn more about Irondequoit Chapter.  Look at the membership information and fill out the inquiry form. Definitely check the links to our NY State and National websites as I know you will be impressed by the work of our Society as it continues to promote patriotism, education, and the preservation of our cherished history.

Please feel free to contact us if you have additional questions.  We would love to hear from you!