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OUR CHAPTER
The Descendants of '76 Chapter, NSDAR, is comprised of a group of dynamic and interesting women who share an interest in community service and a dedication to patriotism. Our membership history includes one of the first female aviators in the U.S., a space shuttle astronaut, a United States Ambassador, and many other women with significant professional and personal accomplishments. We are the 2nd largest chapter in DCDAR. We enthusiastically welcome new members who bring their energy and ideas to our chapter. We are a multi generational chapter and we look forward to hearing from prospective members and hope that you can join us for a meeting!
OUR HISTORY
The Descendants of '76 Chapter, NSDAR, was organized on November 3, 1909, as the Sarah St. Clair Chapter. On Wednesday evening, a group of patriotic women met at the home of Mrs. Francis A. St. Clair. Mrs. George T. Smallwood, State Regent, addressed the women and gave the Chapter a motto: "In Great Things Unity, in Small Things Liberty, and in All Things Charity".
The Descendants of '76 Chapter, NSDAR, was named in honor of Sarah Hunt St. Clair, great-great grandmother of Doctor Francis A. St. Clair, husband of the organizing regent. She contributed to the American Revolutionary War by making bullets from lead and pewter plates while her husband, James, and his father were on the front lines.
On September 11, 1922, several members transferred to the Emily Nelson Chapter, NSDAR. The remaining members selected a new name, “Descendants of '76.” The name change was approved by the National Board October 16, 1923. Members continued supporting various committees, such as American Indians and Children of the American Revolution (C.A.R.), and still do so to this day.
OUR MEETINGS
The Descendants of '76, NSDAR, meetings are monthly September through May.
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