Our Chapter Motto: Youth, now and in the future
Our chapter was formed in 1932 by enthusiastic young women committed to community service.
"I'd rather wear out than rust out."
~ Marion Moncure Duncan
Organizing member and first Virginia Daughter to become NSDAR President General
About Our Name
The John Alexander Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR or DAR), was named for John Alexander, for whom the City of Alexandria was named over 250 years ago after he and his son donated land they owned for the city. The name was suggested by the late Eleanor Washington Howard (1856-1937), who was the last child born at Mount Vernon and Virginia DAR state regent, 1904-05.
About Us
Who We Are
We are the John Alexander Chapter, NSDAR, chartered in the City of Alexandria, but with members from across Northern Virginia.
We share a common bond that our ancestors furthered the cause of freedom in the American Revolutionary War.
We possess a strong desire to learn more about colonial days and to preserve this knowledge for our children and grandchildren.
Get Involved
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution is an organization created by, for, and of women.
We are a genealogical lineage society that welcomes any woman who can show lineage to a Patriot - someone who supported the American Revolutionary War.
We have chapters around the world!
NSDAR Headquarters is in Washington, D.C. We encourage visitors to come and see the exhibits in Constitution Hall and learn more about DAR.
Our Long-Term Partnerships
City of Alexandria
Our chapter partners with Alexandria in numerous ways throughout the year, including Constitution Week, the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria, and park clean up projects, including Four Mile Run (photo).
Gadsby’s Tavern
Gadsby's Tavern was a favorite haunt of George Washington and has a special place in DAR history. It was the sight of the first John Alexander Chapter, NSDAR, meeting on May 17, 1932. Our chapter restored, furnished, and maintained the famous "Female Stranger's Room" as a memorial to deceased chapter members, from 1935 until 1978, when responsibility for the tavern was turned over to the City of Alexandria.
PULLER VETERANS CARE CENTER [PVCC]
Our chapter is proud to have Toddy Puller, former state legislator and daughter-in-law of Gen. Chesty Puller as a member of our chapter. We are proud to support PVCC, which is owned and operated by the Commonwealth of Virginia, it is a world-class nursing home for Virginia veterans in Fauquier Co., VA.
MILITARY WOMEN'S MEMORIAL [MWM]
Our chapter has supported MWM (Previously WIMSA) financially and socially since its inception in 1997. It is located at the entrance to Arlington National Cemetery.
Do you have Daughters in your chapter who are women veterans? Make sure they register with MWM!
Contact Us
Virginia Daughters of the American Revolution
Virginia Daughters of the American Revolution
Virginia Daughters of the American Revolution
Visit the Virginia Daughters of the American Revolution website.
Become A Member
Virginia Daughters of the American Revolution
Virginia Daughters of the American Revolution
To learn more about becoming a member, please visit the NSDAR website