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Memorial Continental Hall, in Washington, DC, is not only a National Historic Landmark but the center of the largest women-owned city block of buildings in the country. It's just two blocks from the White House, and if you've been to DC, you may have been struck by its majesty. Shows like The West Wing have filmed at… Continue reading DAR Memorial Continental Hall

The DAR Library is located at the beautiful DAR Headquarters in Washington, DC. It is one of the nation’s premier genealogical research centers, with many of its resources available online. This video describes its history and collections. Those collections speak to broad interests--think 400 years of American history. You can find cemetery records, tax records, probate records, marriages and births, and more. … Continue reading The DAR Library 

Learn what Daughters of the American Revolution do to promote historic preservation. https://youtu.be/8kC3935LozA .

DAR genealogical research has shown the experiences of many unnoticed heroes and forgotten heroines who composed the rank and file of the nation in 1776. https://youtu.be/Gud_h6ykxlg .

DAR National Headquarters is a treasure trove. The DAR Museum has an extensive collection of early decorative arts. The DAR Library is one of the largest genealogical libraries in the country and the Americana Collection is a diverse group of American imprints, manuscripts and early documents. https://youtu.be/LFBGXS4ugAo .