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Mary Varnum Platts - Peterborough Chapter

Welcome to the Mary Varnum Platts - Peterborough Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution in Rindge, New Hampshire.

We serve the Monadnock Region of New Hampshire.

The chapter was organized on June 1, 1988, and is one of twenty-one chapters in the New Hampshire State Organization Daughters of the American Revolution. The chapter consists of a diverse group of women committed to the ideals of historic preservation, education, and patriotism.

The chapter awards scholarships and DAR Good Citizens awards; commemorates Constitution Week through proclamations and Bells Across America; recognizes individuals for outstanding community service; assists in literacy challenge programs; provides volunteer services and support to veterans; awards medals for patriotism; promotes the protection of New Hampshire endangered species and wildlife; and promotes the conservation of forests, streams, and natural resources.

We invite you to attend one of our meetings to learn more about DAR and our chapter. Please click here to contact our Chapter Regent for more information.


 Do you have a Revolutionary War patriot in your family tree? Over two hundred years ago, American patriots sacrificed their lives and fortunes for the freedoms we enjoy today. Your membership in DAR honors and preserves the legacy of your patriot ancestor.

DAR was founded in 1890 with the simple mission of promoting historic preservation, education and patriotism. These timeless, overarching principles keep the DAR strong and vitally relevant in this ever-changing world.

This nonprofit, nonpolitical volunteer women's service organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history and securing America's future through better education consists of over 1,000,000 members in more than 3,000 chapters across the world. Click here for detailed information on DAR membership.

We invite you to use the links on the right to learn more about the Mary Varnum Platts - Peterborough Chapter and about DAR.