The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution prepares to celebrate country’s 250th birthday

The country is preparing to celebrate its 250th birthday in 2026. The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) are making plans. The organization was established in 1890 when the Sons of the American Revolution decided to remain a men-only organization.

Eighteen women attended the first meeting and established three objectives that the organization adheres to today: Historical, Educational, and Patriotic. The society is a lineage, service organization that contributes millions of hours of volunteer hours each year. 

Nokomis Chapter is the local chapter of the Wisconsin Society Daughters of the American Revolution (WSDAR) that encompasses most of the Northwoods including Forest, Iron, Oneida, Phillips, Price, and Vilas counties. The chapter combined efforts with other WSDAR chapters to create the “Patriots of the American Revolution: Legacies in Wisconsin” traveling display detailing how America Revolutionary War Patriots settled in Wisconsin. The four-panel display includes an interactive kiosk. It will be displayed at five local libraries this summer: July 25 at Plum Lake Library in Sayner; July 28 – Aug. 1 at the Land O’ Lakes Library; Aug. 4-8 at Olson Memorial Library in Eagle River; Aug. 11-15 at the Rhinelander Library, and Aug. 18-28 at the Minocqua Library. Please feel free to visit the exhibition at one of the libraries.

Do you have a patriot in your family? Would you like to explore your heritage to see if you have a patriot in your family? If you are interested in joining the Nokomis Chapter of WSDAR, please contact Jennie at [email protected]. Ladies from Wisconsin and UP Michigan are welcome.