Michigan Dunes

Who we are

The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR,) founded in 1890 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., is a non-profit, non-political, volunteer women’s service organization dedicated to historic preservation, education and patriotism.

The Michigan Dunes Chapter, NSDAR, is based in Pentwater, Michigan. Our chapter was organized December 7, 1983, by 16 charter members under Organizing Regent, June Daar. Many of our members reside in Oceana and Mason Counties, but we have members from all over the state and beyond.

Our name is derived from the dunes that stretch along only the eastern shore of Lake Michigan. We "live" amongst these dunes that during pre-revolutionary times were used by English and French traders. They are a geological wonder and a product of the ice age. They are home and history to us.

The Michigan Dunes Chapter, NSDAR, invites you to learn more about the DAR and what we do as a chapter. We are welcoming new members and invite prospective members and guests to join us at our monthly meetings which are held March through November on the third Saturday of the month at 10:00 AM. For more information regarding meeting venues and membership please scroll to the "Get In Touch" section of this site.

Laurel Sawyer
Chapter Regent 2024-2028

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What we do

Levels of Service as a Daughter

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Chapter Level

  • Respect the U.S. Flag
  • Honor Veterans
  • Support Women in Service
  • Provide Holiday Baskets for Veterans
  • Conduct Genealogical Workshops
  • Celebrate Constitution Week
  • Present Good Citizen Scholarships to High School Students
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Chapter Patriot Ancestors

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Type of Service Patriot Ancestor
Connecticut
Military Service Pvt. Samuel Andrews
Military Service Lt. Obadiah Gore, Jr.
Military Service ENS. Nathaniel Loomis
Military Service Lt. Samuel Mears
Military Service Pvt. Jacob Shook
Military Service Pvt. Daniel Squire
Military and Patriotic Service SOL Ashbel Wells, Sr.
Maryland
Patriotic Service James Brewer
Patriotic Service Hezekiah Kidwell
Military Service LtCol. David Shriver
Massachusetts
Military Service Sgt. Daniel Briggs
Military Service Lt. John Burgess
Military Service Sgt. Moses Cook, Sr.
Military Service Pvt. Alpheus Morgan
Military Service Lt. Thomas Nichols
Military and Patriotic Service Pvt. Quartus Pomeroy
Military Service MGen. Seth Pomeroy
Military Service Pvt. Nehemiah Richards
Military Service Pvt. Mark Snow
Military Service Pvt. Isaac Vincent
Military Service Pvt. John Wiswall
New Hampshire
Military Service Pvt. Jacob Carr
Military Service Pvt. Shadrach Dodge
Military Service Pvt. Ebenezer Fisk
Military Service Pvt. Samuel Mills
Military Service Pvt. Samuel Sinclair
New Jersey
Military Service Pvt. Parmenas Dodd
Military Service Capt. Absalom Martin
New York
Patriotic Service Pvt. Samuel Andrews
Military Service Pvt. James Faurot
Military Service Pvt. John Hubbell
Military Service Sgt. Daniel McNitt
Military Service Capt. Moses St. John, Jr.
Military Service Lt. Raymonds Sands, Sr.
North Carolina
Patriotic Service Ambrose Brewer
Military Service Col. Andrew Hampton
Patriotic Service Nathan Veech
Pennsylvania
Military Service Pvt. Obadiah Hardesty
Military Service Lt. Valentine Haupt
Military Service Lt. John Simonton
Vermont
Military Service Pvt. Theophilus Harrington
Military Service Capt. Abner Seeley
Military Service Lt. George Parker, Sr.
Virginia
Patriotic Service Stephen Parr
Military Service Pvt. Peter Perchment
Patriotic Service William Scholl
Canada
Patriotic Service Thomas Fournier
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Personal Involvement

  • Give Support to Our Local Communities
  • Support Literacy
  • Support Historical Preservation of
    Pentwater Township Cemetery
  • Sponsor Wreaths Across America
  • Honor Family Legacies
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One more thing

Today's DAR

"DAR is your mother, your daughter, your grandmother, your friend, your colleague … DAR is you!"
Historic Preservation
Education
Patriotism

DAR members come from a variety of backgrounds and interests, but all share a common bond of having an ancestor who helped contribute to securing the independence of the United States of America. 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 to join.

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