About Us

The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution is a non-profit, non-political volunteer women's service organization, founded in Washington, D.C., on October 11, 1890, incorporated by an act of Congress in 1896. Our mission is to promote historic preservation, education, and patriotism. Any woman 18 years or older, regardless of race, religion, or ethnic background, who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution, is eligible for membership. To learn more about the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution please visit our web site at www.dar.org, or contact our chapter via our "Contact" page.

The Anna Smith Strong Chapter was named for a courageous member of the celebrated Culper Spy Ring, based in Setauket, Long Island, New York, during the American Revolution. The chapter name proudly commemorates the role of Anna Smith Strong.