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Children of the American Children of the American RevolutionRevolution
History of C.A.R.
• Founded April 5, 1895 by Harriett Mulford Lothrop, Regent of Old Concord Chapter DAR, MA
• Purpose: To instill patriotic values in the youth of America.
Mission Statement
"The National Society of the Children of the American Revolution trains
good citizens, develops leaders and promotes love of the United States of
America and its heritage among young people."
National Headquarters
• 2nd Floor of DAR Constitution Hall• N.S.C.A.R. Museum – New exhibit: “Children and the
American Revolution”
• Veterans’ Tribute• The Children’s Room• N.S.C.A.R. Library• C.A.R. Business Office
Members Gain Skills
• Leadership experience in conducting meetings• Learn parliamentary procedures and standard
protocol• Serve as delegates at local, state and national
conferences.• Speak before large groups • Gain valuable understanding of the democratic
process through the privilege of selecting officers.
C. A. R. ProgramsAmerican Heritage American History
ConservationGovernment Studies
Kids Helping Kids Mountain Schools
Public RelationsAmerican Indian
National Society C.A.R.Mary Lib Schmidt, President
(Dick Anderson Society, Virginia)
National Theme: Living the American Dream
National Project: Fisher House Support through financial
donations and volunteer support.
Your State Society C.A.R._________, State President
_________Society
State Theme: ____________________
State Project: __________________
A C.A.R. YearInstallation at Mount Vernon
Regional Tour
October Board and Yorktown Day
Programs and Activities supporting the National Programs
State Conferences!
State Conferences! National
Convention!National
Convention!
Membership/ Meetings
• Any boy or girl under the age of 21
• Must be lineally descended from a man or women who gave material aid to the cause of American Independence.
• Usually September - June
• Meetings in Members’ homes or on field trips
• Business meeting followed by a program for the month & hands on activities.
Senior Leaders!
• National and State Officers
• National and State Chairmen
• Senior Society Presidents!!!!
• Senior Supporters!!– Newsletters
– Chaperones
– Event Planners
– Program Presenters
– Treasurer
– Assistants
– Chauffeurs
– Chefs
C.A.R. and YOU!
• Take credit for working with the C.A.R.!• Sponsor (or co-sponsor) a Local Society• Support the State and National Projects
Visit www.nscar.org to find details of this year’s programs, a calendar of events, and lots of other
information!