Louisiana State Society
Daughters of the American Revolution

The Spirit of ‘76 Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), of New Orleans, has the distinction of being the first NSDAR chapter organized in the state of Louisiana. According to NSDAR records, the charter for the Spirit of 76 Chapter, NSDAR, was issued on June 11, 1895. The name “Spirit of ‘76” was chosen as the chapter name because it denotes and portrays, in words, the zeal and love of freedom which our ancestors demonstrated during the American Revolutionary War and which we, as daughters, have inherited from them.

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Spirit of ’76 Chapter, NSDAR, members participate in various patriotic, educational, community service, and family-friendly chapter events, including:

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Patriotism:

• Participation in Wreaths Across America at Chalmette Cemetery

• Participation in DAR Project Patriot such as a Donation Drive for Military Working Dogs

• Participation in DAR Service for Veterans such as Gary Sinise Foundation Soaring Valor

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Education:

• Supports the local Jean Baptiste Le Moyne Sieur de Bienville Society, Children of the American
  Revolution (C.A.R.)

• Coordinates speakers during monthly chapter meetings on various topics that include Volunteers of America, General Bernardo Galvez and the Marquis de Lafayette and their contributions to the American Revolution, Colonial Cooking, The Imperial Conquest for the Gulf of Mexico in the 18th Century, and Conservation topics such as Pollinators and Aquaculture 

• Awards DAR Youth Leadership Certificates and Medals to high school and middle school students

• Awards Excellence in American History Certificates and Medals to high school and middle
  school students

• Awards the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) Certificate and Medal to a high school student

• Financial Scholarship Award to a Naval ROTC Cadet at Tulane University​

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Community Service:

• Members attend local Naturalization ceremonies held quarterly

• Members collect donations for the Military Lounge at the New Orleans Airport

• Members participate in Operation Free Ball Gown
   

Family-Friendly Chapter Events​

• Chapter celebrates Constitution Week every September

• Chapter members and their families celebrate Flag Day every June

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Generally, chapter meetings are held the first Friday of the month. However, to accommodate working members, we do have occasional evening and Saturday gatherings. Click here to contact the chapter for more information about meeting times and locations.