Drum Hill Chapter

NATIONAL SOCIETY DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

Serving Weston, Westport, Wilton and Redding

CONNECTICUT

Welcome

National Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR or DAR), founded in 1890 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., is a non-profit, non-political volunteer women's service organization, dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history and historical properties, and securing America's future through better education for our children. The Drum Hill Chapter, NSDAR, carries on this tradition and is involved in historic preservation, raising funds for local scholarships, service to veterans and education.

To learn more about the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, please visit www.dar.org

We Are More Than a Lineage Society

We are a nonprofit, nonpartisan women’s service organization.

We Are Relevant

We open new doors in genealogical research, helping women discover the stories and people of their past. We invite women of all backgrounds to join us in our efforts to serve our country and preserve our heritage for future generations.

We Are Active

To honor our ancestors who fought for our nation’s independence, we are committed to volunteer service as a means to better our local communities.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING PUBLIC PROGRAMS (Member programs shown in Member’s Area)

March

March 15, 2026, 1:00pm

Wilton Congregational Church Upper Meeting Room

From Colony to Country: Women of Revolutionary Wilton, a special Women’s History Month program exploring the lives of the remarkable women who sustained our community during America’s fight for independence. Together we will reflect on how these wives, mothers, and patriots helped guide Wilton from a small colonial parish into a new nation. 

Following the presentation, guests are invited to join us for a walking tour through Hillside Cemetery, where these women are laid to rest. The walking portion of the program will take place weather permitting. The program and tour will be led by Honorary Chapter Regent Pamela Brown, who serves as the Executive Director of Hillside Cemetery

At this meeting, new women’s toiletry items will be gathered for delivery to Madaras Home for Women Veterans

Items needed:

Nail Clippers                                                                                                                                                   

Tissues - Pocket Packs                              Shavers

Body Wash                                                   Shampoo

Lotion                                                           Soap

Deodorant                                                     Q-Tips

Maxi Pads                                                     Women's Body Spray

Shaving Cream

April

  • Patriot’s Day Ceremony Sunday, April 19 11:30am

    Our Annual Patriot’s Day Ceremony will take place at Hillside Cemetery in the Never Forget Garden.

  • Earth Day April 22 Stay tuned for more info on Town clean up days!

    Westport April 11 9am-12noon

    Weston Green on the Green date tk

    Wilton Earth Day Clean Up date tk

    Redding “Red Litter Day” date tk

  • April Meeting and Patriot’s Day Program Thursday, April 23 7pm

    Wilton Library Rimer Room

    6:30 for a reception and our annual Patriot’s Day Program at the Wilton Library

May

  • CTDAR Spring Fling Tuesday, May 12

    Save the date! This annual social event is a fun time to get together, meet new DAR friends, possibly take home a gift basket, and much more. Details to come!

  • Memorial Day Parade May 25 Wilton and Westport

    Looking for Daughters to march proudly in the parades!  In honor of America 250, let’s celebrate by having representation in the Wilton and the Westport parades! Jrs and HODARs are welcome as is colonial attire or simply your favorite Red, White and Blue!  Do you have a cool vintage car or truck or convertible to feature?  Get in touch with the Regent drumhilldar@gmail.com

  • May Meeting, Closing Luncheon Sunday, May 31 1pm (Note Date Change)

    Details to come

PAST PROGRAMS 2026

January

  • Sunday, January 24, 1:00 pm meeting and 2:00 pm program: Michael Hattem, an American historian with interests in early America, the American Revolution, and historical memory will speak about his book The Memory of ’76: The Revolution in American History (Yale University Press, 2024), which was a finalist for the 2025 George Washington Prize, and Past and Prologue: Politics and Memory in the American Revolution (Yale University Press, 2020). He is currently the Associate Director of the Yale-New Haven Teachers Institute. His work has been featured or mentioned in The New York Times, TIME magazine, The Smithsonian Magazine, the Washington Post, as well as many other mainstream media publications and outlets. Followed by the opening of the library’s new exhibition, Print Revolution: Pamphlets, Persuasion, and the Path to Independence, at 3:00 p.m. with a reception and a chance to explore the exhibition. Location: The Pequot Library

February

  • February 1 Meeting / Service Project 2:00 pm meeting and 2:30 pm Valentines for Vets. Location: Wilton Congregational Church 70 Ridgefield Rd, Wilton, CT 06897.