About George Mason Chapter, NSDAR

George Mason Chapter, NSDAR, was organized on October 23, 2000, at Greenspring Retirement Community in West Springfield, Virginia, with Mary Elizabeth Seip, organizing regent. The original purpose in organizing this chapter was to give members living in a retirement community the opportunity to remain active DAR members in an accessible environment.


George Mason Chapter, NSDAR has achieved that purpose and much more. It has grown from within and without. Membership is composed of Greenspring residents and members from the surrounding area and beyond. Due to the expertise, diligence, and interest of outstanding registrars and members, the chapter has enabled many women of all ages to become active, contributing Daughters.

George Mason, a Virginian for whom the chapter is named, was educated as a lawyer by his uncle and didn’t enjoy politics. However, he realized that the American colonies must unite to resist British tyranny, and in 1774, he initiated assistance by writing the Prince William Resolves and sending foodstuffs to the Bostonians, whose harbor was closed by the British.

George Mason’s Virginia Declaration of Rights, adopted June 12, 1776, was the basis for the Bill of Rights, the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution. In addition, George Mason wrote the first Constitution for the Commonwealth of Virginia, which became the model for the Constitution of the United States. The statue of George Mason, located on the George Mason University campus in Fairfax, Virginia, was sculpted by Wendy M. Ross, and resulted in part from donations made by the Virginia Daughters of the American Revolution.

National

The Daughters of the American Revolution is a lineage-based membership service organization for women who are directly descended from a person involved in the United States' efforts towards independence. A non-profit group, we promote historic preservation, education, and patriotism. There are approximately 185,000 members . . .

State

. . . in all 50 States and the District of Columbia . . .

Chapter

. . .with some 3,000 chapters. International chapters can also be found in thirteen countries around the world. DAR membership has surpassed one million since it began in 1890.

Our PROJECTS

Our George Mason Chapter, NSDAR supports DAR projects at the national, state, and chapter levels. Our chapter's focus is to support the current administration by Shining the Light of DAR as well as to Enliven, Enlighten, and Engage our membership in supporting Virginia DAR projects.


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Matt

SCHOOLS

Crossnore School & Children's Home, along with Hindman Settlement School, are two of six NSDAR approved schools. George Mason Chapter, NSDAR is proud to be a part of this 100+ year support tradition.

Mark

BAKE SALES

Twice a year—usually June and December—Greenspring Retirement Village holds a fair. George Mason Chapter, NSDAR is fortunate to participate by featuring a bake sale. Proceeds help fund various chapter charity projects.

Luke

VETERANS

George Mason Chapter, NSDAR supports various veterans' groups such as Fisher House, Stamps for Wounded, Merchandise Coupons for Overseas Military Families, and Therapeutic Adventures. Whenever possible, the chapter enjoys collaborating with area veterans' groups.
John

National DAR Day of Service

In 2021, George Mason Chapter partnered with Prince William Resolves Chapter and Mission BBQ to serve lunch to Saluting Branches volunteer arborists who were maintaining Quantico National Cemetery.

Ruth

Grave Markings

George Mason Chapter, NSDAR has been proud to collaborate with our local Sons of the American Revolution in the grave marking of local Patriots. The chapter has and/or will attend four in 2020. More are planned for 2021 and beyond.

Seth
National/State Projects
Individual and chapter support for NSDAR Constitution Hall renovation has been a focus for 2020. Also, chapter donations will support the Virginia DAR State Regent's project of refurbishing the chandlery room at Historic Smithfield Plantation, a Virginia shrine.