Illini Chapter, NSDAR

Today we honor the American flag — a symbol of freedom, sacrifice, and the men and women who have defended our nation throughout history. 🇺🇸

Today, on Women Veteran’s Day, we honor the courageous women who have served our nation with strength, dedication, and unwavering patriotism. This day commemorates the signing of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act of 1948, a historic milestone that paved the way for women to serve as permanent members of the U.S. Armed Forces. To the women veterans of DAR and across our nation: thank you for your service, sacrifice, and enduring commitment to our country. Your legacy continues to inspire future generations.

DAR is proud to support women veterans through outreach, volunteerism, and partnerships. Our recent concert, DAR Celebrates America 250! A Salute to Women Veterans, highlighted the vital work of the Military Women’s Memorial, and recognized recipients of this year’s DAR Vivian’s Outreach for Women Grants (VOW). The DAR is proud that more than $400,000 were awarded to 10 organizations dedicated to supporting homeless and indigent women who have served our country. Read more about the event here: https://blog.dar.org/2026/04/29/honoring-past-and-celebrating-future-dar-celebrates-america-250-weekend.

Honoring the Past and Celebrating the Future – The DAR Celebrates America 250! Weekend Our recent DAR Celebrates America 250! Weekend marked a once-in-a-lifetime moment in the history of our beloved Daughters of the American Revolution, the opportunity to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of our nation. We had the distinct honor of welcoming members and visitors from acr...

Our Thursday Illini Chapter meeting was our Memorial Service and installation of new officers.