Episode 2 of 2

First Chapter Organization

Name: First Chapter Organization
Start: 1890-10-11
Location: Strathmore Arms

When: October 11, 1890
Where: Strathmore Arms
Part of: Daughters of the American Revolution founded in Washington, D.C.

The first DAR chapter was organized on October 11, 1890, at the home of co-founder Mary Smith Lockwood in Washington, D.C.

The first chapter was organized at the Strathmore Arms (810 12th Street NW), the home of Mary Smith Lockwood. The event included attendees such as Sons of the American Revolution members, including Registrar General Dr. [Name].

Sources

Daughters of the American Revolution Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27

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