Membership

Would you like to be a member of a women’s service organization whose patriot ancestors made possible our American independence? Add to that a heritage of service in historical preservation, promotion of education, and encouragement of patriotism, and you have Today's DAR. Women of diverse backgrounds, aged eighteen and older, who want to play an active role in their communities while making new friends, are today's Daughters. As one member states, "To learn I could become a part of the DAR changed my life. I've made friendships for a lifetime."

Join us! Worldwide, the National Society has 3,000 chapters, and over 170,000 members. The California DAR has 114 chapters statewide. You are eligible for membership if you can prove lineal descent from a Revolutionary War patriot who aided in achieving American independence. Help is available to document your lineage and to fill out the membership application.

Membership in the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) is an excellent way to honor and preserve the legacy of your patriot ancestor. When you become a member, you have the opportunity to contribute to your community through service projects in the areas of historic preservation, education, and patriotism while making lifelong friends.

FIVE EASY STEPS TO MEMBERSHIP

1.      Contact La Puerta de Oro–San Francisco Chapter. 
2.     Attend a La Puerta de Oro–San Francisco Chapter meeting, membership tea, or lineage workshop.  
3.    Obtain a DAR application worksheet and genealogy information from the La Puerta de Oro ~ San Francisco Chapter Membership Committee to help you to complete your application properly.
4.      Find the records to document your lineal relationship to a Revolutionary ancestor.
5.      Complete the formal application process for membership with the La Puerta de Oro–San Francisco Chapter NSDAR.

La Puerta de Oro–San Francisco Chapter 's Lineage Committee, Membership Committee, and registrar are all anxious to help you find out if you are eligible for DAR membership! Check the Membership section of the NSDAR web page for additional information. Individual help is available to you on a one-on-one basis by appointment with members of our Lineage Research Committee.