The History of the Manhattan Chapter, NSDARManhattan Chapter, NSDAR, was chartered on November 5, 1898 (Charter #437), organized by twelve remarkable women, and led by Fannie Ella Daisy Allen Story (Mrs. William Coming Story).
A native of New York from the historic village of Pelham Manor, Mrs. Story was a prominent socialite and the granddaughter of Stephen Allen, Mayor of New York City (1821-1824). As an organizing officer of the Manhattan Chapter, NSDAR, she began as the First Vice Regent. She became Chapter Regent (1905-1908), State Regent (1909-1912), and, in 1913, Mrs. Story was elected as the ninth President General of the National Society. Re-elected in 1915, she owns the distinction of being the last President General to serve four consecutive years. Before organizing the Manhattan Chapter, NSDAR, Mrs. Story was a member of the New York City Chapter, NSDAR, which was chartered early in the second year of the Society's existence. Mrs. Story's national number was eight hundred and twenty-six, just missing the distinction of being one of the eight hundred and eighteen (charter) members who joined the organization prior to October 11, 1891.
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One of the fastest growing DAR chapters in New York state, Manhattan Chapter, NSDAR, now has over 60 members. We meet on the second Wednesday of the month, from September to December, and February to June, at 11:30 a.m. Fannie Ella Daisy Allen Story
“We are fortunate in being fellow members of a chapter rich in achievement, and may our descendants rise to the opportunities and carry on to even greater heights of fame and glory.” - Esther Ford Wait
Chapter Historian (1936) |
Our National Society
Founded on October 11, 1890, the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution has since grown and thrived. From four founding women – Mary Desha, Mary S. Lockwood, Ellen Harden Walworth and Eugenia Washington – our National Society has grown to 185,000 members in chapters spanning all 50 states, the District of Columbia and locations around the world.
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We are a non-profit and non-political society led, staffed and funded entirely by women, dedicated to supporting our mission and interests: education, historic preservation and patriotism. You may have heard the phrase “not your Grandmother’s DAR” – and we are not. Today’s DAR is a 21st century organization, with a vibrant membership delighted to share opportunities for service, and to develop leadership skills and an appreciation of our nation’s history.
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