Daughters of the American Revolution
The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR or DAR), founded in 1890, is a patriotic women’s service organization whose enduring mission is to promote historic preservation, education, and patriotism. DAR welcomes all women 18 years or older who can prove lineal descent from a man or woman who rendered military, civil, or patriotic service during the American Revolutionary War.
The Gila Butte Chapter, NSDAR, is based in Sun Lakes, Arizona. Our members come from many parts of the East Valley and beyond.
Contact us to learn more about joining DAR and the Gila Butte Chapter, NSDAR.
Our Chapter
In keeping with the purpose of DAR, chapter members work together on numerous projects in order to promote historic preservation, education, and patriotism. We all have busy lives, so our projects offer ways to contribute that fit our schedules. We keep in touch across our many service projects through monthly meetings, where we enjoy an informative program, a business session, and socializing.
We invite you to contact our chapter registrar who will help you get started in becoming a member of DAR, including tracing your heritage to find an American Revolutionary War Patriot.
Chapter Namesake
Our chapter is named for the beautiful promontory visible to many Daughters just south of Sun Lakes. This majestic site on the reservation of the Gila River Indian Community is sacred to the Akimel O’otham, a peaceful people who trace their ancestry to the prehistoric Hohokam. Ancient canals built by the Hohokam are still in use by modern-day Arizonans.
The O’otham now share their land with the Pee Posh, Yuman descendants who took refuge with their hospitable neighbors in the friendly shelter of Gila Butte.
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Website last updated: August 25, 2024
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