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!