Louis Joliet Chapter, NSDAR ~ Joliet, Illinois
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Welcome to
Louis Joliet Chapter, NSDAR


​Organized on January 27, 1911, 
Louis Joliet Chapter, NSDAR, has been serving
Will County, Illinois, for over a century.

Currently serving the communities of: ​
Channahon, Crest Hill, Joliet, 
​Minooka, Rockdale, Plainfield, and Shorewood



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​Are you interested in becoming a member of DAR?

​Join us at a chapter meeting the first Saturday of each month,
​September - June

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Our Mission

The mission of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR or DAR) is to promote historic preservation, education, and patriotism.
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Historic Preservation

Our Daughters participate in various historic preservation projects with the desire to
honor our unique American history and to ensure that
​future generations will perpetuate the memory and spirit of the men and women who fought for and achieved American independence.
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Education

The promotion of education is
one of the founding objectives of the DAR and Louis Joliet Chapter, NSDAR, is a proud  
co-sponsor of the Heritage Corridor Society Children of the American Revolution. We support our area youth with award recognition programs for outstanding community and patriotic service.  Learn More
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Patriotism

We support our active duty military and we honor and serve our veterans from the American Revolution to the present by recognizing them and participating in causes such as DAR Project Patriot, Honor Flight Chicago, and our role as a Commemorative Partner of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War.  Learn More
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What is DAR? ​

Links to Affiliate Organization Websites

The DAR was founded October 11, 1890, and was incorporated in 1896, by an Act of Congress. NSDAR is a non-profit, non-political, volunteer women's service organization dedicated to preserving our American history, securing America's future through better education, and promoting patriotism. It is the mission of the Daughters of Louis Joliet Chapter, NSDA, to honor our revolutionary ancestors, take pride in our country, and to willingly provide service to our communities by following the DAR Motto: God, Home, and Country.
​For more information about NSDAR, click here:

What is DAR?
What does DAR do?
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  • NSDAR - National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
  • NSDAR Social Media Sites
    • Official Blog​
    • Official YouTube Channel
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    • ​Official Facebook Page
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  • ​ILDAR - Illinois State Organization NSDAR
  • Heritage Corridor Society N.S.C.A.R. - Children of the American Revolution,     Local Joliet Illinois Society
  • Fox Valley SAR​ - Fox Valley Sons of the American Revolution​

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​Membership in the Daughters of the American Revolution honors and preserves the legacy of your patriot ancestor.  Find out more about what qualifies you to be a member or find a chapter close to you. 
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original cropped and lightened
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In the 1930s, the Marx Brothers performed at the Rialto Theatre in Joliet
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Old Route 66 Diner, Clinton Street, Joliet
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I & M Canal
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The former St. Mary's Carmelite Church, Ottawa Street, Joliet
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Honor Flight Chicago Remembrance Flag at the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, D.C.
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On the Illinois & Michigan Canal
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Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery
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Jefferson Street Bridge, Joliet
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Autumn in Downtown Joliet
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​LOUIS JOLIET CHAPTER NSDAR
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 NATIONAL SOCIETY DAR
   ILLINOIS STATE ORG. NSDAR
​Last Updated June 1, 2023

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  • Welcome
  • Our Chapter
    • About Our Chapter
    • Our Committees and Projects
    • Our Patriot Ancestors
    • Our Charter Members
    • Our Social Media Feeds
  • Events
    • Calendar of Events
  • Join Us
  • Members Only
    • Chapter Officers & Committee Chairmen
    • Calendar of Events >
      • Archived Events
    • Our Patriot Stories
    • Monthly Newsletter
    • Virtual Memorials and Tributes
    • Frequently Used Forms