The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is a nonprofit women's service organization with a deep, rich history and a current focus to stay truly relevant in today's world.

The lineage society was founded in 1890 with 18 ladies in attendance. Today's DAR is dynamic and diverse — with currently over 180,000 members in 3,000 chapters in the United States and abroad.

Mission and Founding Principles

DAR is committed to preserving the memory and spirit of those who contributed to American Independence. The mission of the society is dedicated to:

  • Historic preservation
  • Education
  • Patriotism
  • Honoring the patriots of the Revolutionary War

Our founding principles remain true today and have evolved to accommodate today's women and serve contemporary communities both domestically and abroad.

The Eulalona Chapter in Klamath Falls

Eulalona (You-la-LO-na) Chapter DAR, in Klamath Falls, was chartered on June 21, 1922 — making it one of the longest-continuously-operating women's service organizations in the basin.

The chapter takes its name from the Klamath Tribes' word for the area — a deliberate choice reflecting the chapter's commitment to local history and connection.

Who Can Join

Membership in DAR is open to any woman 18 years or older who can demonstrate lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution — meaning someone who served in the Continental Army, militia, navy, or who otherwise contributed to American independence (financial support, supplied provisions, public service in support of the cause, signed the Declaration, etc.).

The genealogical-proof requirement means DAR membership comes with a side benefit: many members discover details about their family histories they never knew. The DAR's research resources are among the most comprehensive Revolutionary-era genealogical archives in the country.

What DAR Actually Does

Modern DAR work spans:

  • Historic preservation — restoring and maintaining Revolutionary-era sites, monuments, and archives
  • Education — scholarship programs, school awards, history-essay contests for K–12 students
  • Service to veterans — volunteering at VA hospitals, supporting active-duty military families, sponsoring care packages
  • Citizenship support — assisting new citizens preparing for naturalization, sponsoring naturalization ceremonies
  • Community service — local volunteerism aligned with each chapter's community needs
  • Indigenous Americans — partnership work with Native communities

DAR in Klamath Falls Today

The Eulalona Chapter remains active in the basin — meeting regularly, supporting local schools through DAR's national education programs, serving veterans, and continuing the chapter's century-long tradition of community engagement.

If you've ever wondered whether you might qualify for DAR membership, or you're curious about the work the Eulalona Chapter is doing — reach out. Chapter members are happy to walk anyone through the genealogical process and explain what DAR membership actually looks like in practice.

Why It Matters

Service organizations like DAR are part of the connective tissue of American civic life. The work is steady, often quiet, and seldom in the news — but it adds up.

For Klamath Falls, the Eulalona Chapter has been part of that connective tissue for over a century. The chapter's continued vitality depends on the next generation of members carrying it forward.

If that next generation includes you, you'll be welcomed.

Learn More

National DAR: dar.org Local contact: Reach out through the national membership inquiry portal to be connected with the Eulalona Chapter directly.