The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR or DAR) is a non-profit, non-political, volunteer women’s service organization comprising 3,000 chapters and over 190,000 members.
The Irondequoit Chapter, NSDAR, was founded in Rochester, New York, on February 15, 1894, under the leadership of Carolyn Crafts Little. There were 16 founding members, one being Louisa Rochester Pitkin. She was the daughter of Revolutionary War patriot, Nathaniel Rochester, founder of our city. The membership grew quickly and among them were eight women whose fathers had served in the American Revolution. One of Rochester's most notable citizens and our most famous member, Susan B. Anthony, was an active member of our chapter.
Today's DAR is a thriving women's service organization that focuses on work in local communities to promote historic preservation, education, and patriotism.
The Irondequoit Chapter's DAR House, also known as the Hervey Ely House, stands as a good example of how the DAR works in the area of historic preservation. To read more about the house, see the Hervey Ely House page.
Please browse through our website and the National Society website to learn more about the Irondequoit Chapter and the NSDAR.
We believe the DAR provides a unique opportunity to honor your heritage and to serve your community and nation. We would be excited to have you join us at one of our meetings or events. For further information about membership and meetings, please fill out the form on our Membership Information Page
It is my sincere hope that you will consider joining us as a member of the Irondequoit Chapter, NSDAR.
The Irondequoit Chapter, NSDAR, was founded in Rochester, New York, on February 15, 1894, under the leadership of Carolyn Crafts Little. There were 16 founding members, one being Louisa Rochester Pitkin. She was the daughter of Revolutionary War patriot, Nathaniel Rochester, founder of our city. The membership grew quickly and among them were eight women whose fathers had served in the American Revolution. One of Rochester's most notable citizens and our most famous member, Susan B. Anthony, was an active member of our chapter.
Today's DAR is a thriving women's service organization that focuses on work in local communities to promote historic preservation, education, and patriotism.
The Irondequoit Chapter's DAR House, also known as the Hervey Ely House, stands as a good example of how the DAR works in the area of historic preservation. To read more about the house, see the Hervey Ely House page.
Please browse through our website and the National Society website to learn more about the Irondequoit Chapter and the NSDAR.
We believe the DAR provides a unique opportunity to honor your heritage and to serve your community and nation. We would be excited to have you join us at one of our meetings or events. For further information about membership and meetings, please fill out the form on our Membership Information Page
It is my sincere hope that you will consider joining us as a member of the Irondequoit Chapter, NSDAR.
Photo courtesy of Phyllis Breen
Phyllis Breen, Irondequoit Chapter Regent
Lisa G. O'Brien, New York State Regent
New York State Organization, NSDAR
Ginnie Sebastian Storage, President General, NSDAR
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
New York State Organization, NSDAR
Ginnie Sebastian Storage, President General, NSDAR
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
The DAR is one of the largest women's lineage based,
patriotic nonprofits in the world.
Photo Courtesy: Katie Blind
Patriotism |
Photo Courtesy: Robbie Dreeson
Historical Preservation |
Photo Courtesy: Robbie Dreeson
Education |
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Website updated March 27th 2026
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