Children of the American
Revolution
History of C.A.R.
• Founded April 5, 1895 by Harriett
Mulford Lothrop, Regent of Old Concord
Chapter DAR, MA
• Purpose: To instill patriotic values in the
youth of America.
Mission Statement
"The National Society of the Children
of the American Revolution trains
good citizens, develops leaders and
promotes love of the United States of
America and its heritage among
young people."
National Headquarters
• 2nd Floor of DAR Constitution Hall
• N.S.C.A.R. Museum
– New exhibit: “Children and the
American Revolution”
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Veterans’ Tribute
The Children’s Room
N.S.C.A.R. Library
C.A.R. Business Office
Members Gain Skills
• Leadership experience in conducting meetings
• Learn parliamentary procedures and standard
protocol
• Serve as delegates at local, state and national
conferences.
• Speak before large groups
• Gain valuable understanding of the democratic
process through the privilege of selecting
officers.
C. A. R. Programs
American Heritage
American History
Government Studies
Conservation
Kids Helping Kids
Mountain Schools
Public Relations
American Indian
National Society C.A.R.
Mary Lib Schmidt, President
(Dick Anderson Society, Virginia)
National Theme:
Living the American Dream
National Project:
Fisher House Support through financial
donations and volunteer support.
Your State Society C.A.R.
_________, State President
_________Society
State Theme:
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State Project:
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A C.A.R. Year
Installation at Mount Vernon
Regional Tour
October Board and Yorktown Day
Programs and Activities supporting the
National Programs
State
Conferences!
National
Convention!
Membership/ Meetings
• Any boy or girl
under the age of 21
• Must be lineally
descended from a
man or women who
gave material aid to
the cause of
American
Independence.
• Usually September June
• Meetings in Members’
homes or on field trips
• Business meeting
followed by a program
for the month & hands
on activities.
Senior Leaders!
• National and State
Officers
• National and State
Chairmen
• Senior Society
Presidents!!!!
• Senior Supporters!!
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Newsletters
Chaperones
Event Planners
Program Presenters
Treasurer
Assistants
Chauffeurs
Chefs
C.A.R. and YOU!
• Take credit for working with the C.A.R.!
• Sponsor (or co-sponsor) a Local Society
• Support the State and National Projects
Visit www.nscar.org to find details of this year’s
programs, a calendar of events, and lots of other
information!