By an Act of the United States Congress, 20 acres of land at Red Bank, New Jersey, including the fort, monuments, and site of the Whitall House, are now a public park under care of the Gloucester County Board of Freeholders.

Who are the Red Bank Chapter, NSDAR, Daughters

Members of the Red Bank Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR or DAR), are women a lot like you. Our common bond is our lineal descent from Patriots of the American Revolutionary War. Any woman 18 years or older, regardless of race, religion or ethnic background, who can prove this lineage is eligible to join. For more information about membership in this historic and vibrant organization check out Become a Member on the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution website. We will be pleased to assist you with the membership process and help you find ways to document your lineage.
Today's DAR
Red Bank Chapter, NSDAR, members wrote out personal Christmas cards, collected items and made goodie bags for Veterans Homes in New Jersey. 
​We have members from Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Maryland and Pennsylvania.

What We Do​

New Jersey Daughters, descendants of ordinary women and men who achieved extraordinary things, share a common bond of ancestry and are proud of their heritage and the role of their ancestors, who risked their lives, fortunes, and sacred honor in establishing our great country. We honor their sacrifices through the volunteer work of our members in the mission areas of DAR.

Patriotism

DAR members volunteer in Veterans Administration (VA) medical centers and non-VA facilities, offer support to America’s active-duty service personnel through care packages, sponsor programs promoting the U.S. Constitution, and participate in naturalization ceremonies. Learn more about how DAR members support patriotism.

Education

DAR members are passionate about education through the promotion of the Children of the American Revolution (C.A.R.), DAR Good Citizens, and Junior American Citizens. The National Society and New Jersey State Society DAR also provide scholarships and awards to outstanding students, teachers, and members who work tirelessly to support their local schools. Learn more about how DAR members support ​education.

Historic Preservation

DAR members support historic preservation efforts through awards, grants, and contests.
Members participate in various projects to help preserve the cultural heritage of the United States, including preserving documents, buildings, and placing markers at locations of historic significance; most importantly our state house the Isaac Watson House. Learn more about how DAR members support ​historic preservation.
America 250 Marker dedication at Bethel Cemetery, New Jersey
Working with students at Mt. Moriah Cemetery cleaning Revolutionary War gravesites.

Become a Member

​The members of the Red Bank Chapter, NSDAR,
 welcome you to attend our meetings whether you are a visitor
​or a prospective​ member.

Red Bank Chapter, NSDAR, Patriots

ORIGIN OF RED BANK CHAPTER, NSDAR, NAME

Red Bank Battlefield is the site of Fort Mercer, named after Brigadier General Hugh Mercer who died at Princeton on January 1777. Two monuments mark this site: one is erected to Lieutenant Colonel Christopher Greene who, with four hundred men, defeated two thousand Hessian troops at Red Bank on October 22, 1777; a second monument commemorates the battle of Red Bank.
Fort Mercer is located in National Park, New Jersey.
​Do you have an American Revolutionary War Patriot in your family tree? 
Please help us Remember, Honor, and Teach by sponsoring a wreath, visit the Red Bank Chapter, NSDAR,
Wreaths Across America webpage.
REMEMBER
our fallen U.S. veterans.
HONOR
those who serve.
TEACH
your children the value of freedom
Guests and prospective members are warmly welcomed at our meetings. If you are interested in attending, please contact us.
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