Today's DAR
New Jersey State Society, NSDAR, regent with her officers and members
of the Westfield Chapter, NSDAR, march to Yorktown Day, August 2022 in Westfield, New Jersey.

Who are the Westfield Chapter, NSDAR, Daughters

Members of the Westfield 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.

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.
Westfield Chapter, NSDAR, provided a dessert table for local veterans.

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.
Westfield Chapter, NSDAR, members present the DAR Community Service Award in January to Westfield Eagle Scout, Aidan Sheppard for building the shed shown to house retired American flags.
Westfield Chapter, NSDAR, members presented a wreath at the American Legion on Veterans Day.
Westfield Chapter, NSDAR, members presented the DAR Good Citizens Award to the Wardlaw-Hartridge School winner, Gurinder Singh, shown holding the certificate.
​(One of four local high schools participating.)

Become a Member

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

Westfield Chapter, NSDAR, Patriots

ORIGIN OF WESTFIELD CHAPTER, NSDAR, NAME
The Westfield Chapter, NSDAR, was organized on March 3, 1920, with approximately 23 members. Our chapter has a continuous history of contributing to DAR projects. The projects include the Kate D. Smith Day School in Alabama and Bacone Indian College in Oklahoma. It also supports three beautiful buildings in Washington, D.C., Memorial Continental Hall which houses the DAR Library and period state rooms, a museum, and Constitution Hall.
​Do you have a Revolutionary War Patriot in your family tree? 
​Accepted Revolutionary War Service​
"Near this site stood the first permanent house of worship in Westfield. Organized In 1728 built in 1735. Known as The Presbyterian Church in Westfield. The bell played an active part in the Revolution. Being rung to warn the Patriots of the approach of the British. It was captured by the enemy and carried to Staten Island. But recovered after the war and now hangs in the belfry of the present church."
Erected by the Westfield Chapter
Daughters of the American Revolution
1935
Westfield Chapter, NSDAR, members write holiday cards for veterans at Lyons Hospital and
​Memorial Home in Menlo Park, New Jersey. 
Collecting needed items at Christmas time for local veterans.
Where Does Your Revolutionary War Story Begin?
Guests and prospective members are warmly welcomed at our meetings. If you are interested in attending, please contact us.
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All photos are courtesy of a chapter members.

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*Photographs are courtesy of New Jersey Daughters, photo archives and Patrice Hatcher Photography
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