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The New York City Chapter of the DAR is one of the oldest DAR chapters with nearly 150 multigenerational members.
At its first meeting, on October 11, 1890, the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution authorized the New York City Chapter and appointed Mrs. Roger A. Pryor as Regent. She secured the charter members, drew up a constitution and by-laws, and on April 19, 1891, called the first formal meeting to order. On December 10, 1891, the New York City Chapter was issued Charter #2 in the National Society and holds the distinction of being the first Chapter formed in New York
State.
Sara Pryor named the chapter and selected April 19, the anniversary of the Battle of Lexington, as our birthday. She chose the Madonna lily as our chapter flower because it only blooms in April. We have Mrs. Pryor to thank for our January tradition of celebrating George and Martha Washington's Wedding Day. She named our executive board the "Committee of Safety" after the town committees formed during the Revolution.
Many members of our chapter have made significant contributions on the State and National level. Louise Ward McAllister (Mrs.Albert Nelson Lewis) served as the first State Regent 1891-1895 and Emily Nelson Ritchie McLean served as the 6th President General from 1905 to 1909.
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