Michigan Dunes Chapter NSDAR

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 they were used by the 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 noon. For more information regarding meeting venues and membership please scroll to the "Get In Touch" section of this site.

Shannon M. Larson
Chapter Regent 2022-2024

Levels of Service as a Daughter

• National Society

• State Society

• Chapter Level

• Personal Involvement

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

• Give Support to Our Local Communities
• Support Literacy
• Support to Red Cross
• Send Christmas Cards and Needed Items to Veterans
• Honor Family Legacies

Today's DAR

"DAR is your mother, your daughter, your grandmother, your friend, your colleague … DAR is you!"

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.