Welcome to the Los Altos Chapter, NSDAR

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The Los Altos Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR or DAR), has been actively involved in serving our community since February 1950.  Our chapter is active in the larger Los Altos community, with monthly meetings and opportunities to get involved in projects and community service.  Our members connect in friendship and service, logging hundreds of hours of volunteer time in the community.

 

We welcome visitors to our monthly meetings, and extend a warm welcome to Daughters from other chapters and meet us.  

 

Read about our chapter's activities and projects and view the calendar of upcoming events.

 

New!

Video Contest for 5th - 12th Graders

Make an original 3-minute video and compete in the new American History Video Contest about the 1774 and 1775 “tea party” protests against British rule of America.  Winners will receive a $200 prize along with a pin and award certificate.  

Video submissions are due November 15th, extended from October 20th  Students may work individually or in teams of two, and will compete in the categories Grade 5-6, Grade 7-8, Grade 9-10, and Grade 11-12.  They'll produce short, 3-minute videos on the theme of "Enjoying a new kind of Tea Party:"

In the 1770’s there was a movement of protest from the Colonists against the British due to taxes and laws. Along the eastern coast a growing number of patriots held “tea” parties. The Boston Tea Party was on December 16, 1773, and the Charlestown, SC Tea Party and the Chester Town Tea Party followed in 1774. In October 1774, 51 women in Edenton, North Carolina, decided to refuse to buy tea from the British because of their high taxes and laws. In 1775, women in Wilmington, North Carolina, burned their tea for the same reasons. Imagine you are one of these women boldly participating in one of these Tea Parties in North Carolina. Give details of either the Edenton Tea Party or Wilmington Tea Party, describe the tea party, and why you would choose to join them. Then explain if you think it was a good decision.

Judges will include movie producer Blessing Joao and filmmaker Tony Jonick (actor, director, producer)  Students who attend school or live in Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, East Palo Alto, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, or Mountain View are invited to enter.

Visit this link to view the contest rules, download the entry form, and read how to enter the contest For more info, email losaltosdar@gmail.com to connect with the Contest Chair.

Enter!

American History Essay Contest for 5th - 8th Graders

Our Chapter is now accepting entries for the annual American History Essay Contest!  Students in the 5th through 8th grades who attend public, private, or parochial school as well as those who are homeschooled are eligible to enter.  Email the chapter at losaltosdar@gmail.com to connect with the Contest Chair.  Essay entries are due October 24th, with length ranging from 300 to 1000 words, depending on grade level.

This year’s contest invites student essays on “Enjoying a new kind of Tea Party!” 
In the 1770’s there was a movement of protest from the Colonists against the British due to taxes and laws. Along the eastern coast, a growing number of patriots held “tea parties.” The Boston Tea Party was on December 16, 1773; the Charlestown (South Carolina) Tea Party and the Chestertown (Maryland) Tea Party followed in 1774. In October 1774, 51 women in Edenton, North Carolina decided to refuse to buy tea from the British because of their high taxes and laws. In 1775, women in Wilmington, North Carolina burned their tea for the same reasons. Students will imagine they are one of these women boldly participating in one of these Tea Parties in North Carolina. They’ll write essays giving details of either the Edenton Tea Party or Wilmington Tea Party which describe the tea party and their decision to join it or not. 

 

See what the DAR is doing today. Check out the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution's channel on YouTube!

and, visit the chapter's Facebook page!

 

Membership in the DAR provides a unique opportunity to establish a family's heritage and service to the nation.  Daughters are vibrant, active women who are passionate about community service, preserving history, educating children, as well as honoring and supporting those who serve our nation.  Learn more about Today's DAR and email our Los Altos Chapter, DAR for more information or help with your membership application.