Ellis Meredith Chapter (formerly Peace Pipe Chapter)

Denver, Colorado

WELCOME!
Welcome to the website of the Peace Pipe Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR). Please enjoy your visit to these pages as you explore and learn more about who we are, what we do, how to join us, our patriot ancestors, and resources to celebrate patriotism, promote historical preservation, champion education, and research your own family history. Additional information about us can be found on the website of the Colorado State Society NSDAR and the National Society DAR.

 

ABOUT THE NSDAR

Over two hundred years ago, American patriots sacrificed their lives and fortunes for the freedoms we enjoy today.
Do you have a Revolutionary War patriot in your family tree?
Membership in DAR honors and preserves the legacy of your patriot ancestor.

With more than 120 years of tradition, over 930,000 members admitted since its founding, a vast array of service work, a historic National Headquarters building with extraordinary collections, and countless activities taking place locally, nationally and globally, there is much to learn about the Daughters of the American Revolution.

The organization was founded in 1890 with the simple mission of promoting historic preservation, education and patriotism. These timeless, overarching principles keep the DAR strong and vitally relevant in this ever-changing world.

This nonprofit, nonpolitical volunteer women’s service organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history and securing America’s future through better education consists of nearly 177,000 members in 3,000 chapters across the world. These vibrant, active women are the heart of the organization.

  • The DAR is passionate about educating America’s youth and supports a variety of different programs, contests and awards to help further this goal.

  • DAR members participate is a wide variety of historic preservation projects as it is crucial to saving our history for future generations.

  • For 125 years, the DAR has carried the torch of patriotism. It’s the foundation of the many DAR activities that take place in local communities across the country.

  • We honor our heritage as we “Celebrate America!” though our combined community service efforts.