The 2026 Fall Informational Meeting is coming up soon! In this episode, Edy sits down with State Vice Regent, Christyn Olmstead, to discuss logistics and what to expect from this year’s meeting.

They cover how to register, lodging, Saturday’s activities and session offerings, and Friday’s Step Right Up to Service Carnival Night!

Register by September 1, 2026 (Late registration accepted through September 5, 2026 with a late fee)

More information and registration link can be found under the Members Only section of the Website: https://www.pssdar.org/

Interested in joining Daughters of the American Revolution: See https://www.dar.org

In this episode, we celebrate a great year of historic preservation by focusing on two recent Pennsylvania Recipients of an NSDAR Historic Preservation Grants, The Historic Rock Chapel in York Springs and The National Apple Museum in Biglerville.

For more information about DAR and joining on the chapter level, click one of the links below:

National Daughters of the American Revolution: https://www.dar.org/

Pennsylvania Daughters of the American Revolution: https://www.pssdar.org

Join Gail Cooper, the 2026 PSSDAR State Conference Chair, as she tells us all about what to expect at state conference in King of Prussia.

For more information about DAR and joining on the chapter level, click one of the links below:

Daughters of the American Revolution

pssdar.org

The content contained herein does not necessarily represent the position of the NSDAR. Hyperlinks to other sites are not the responsibility of the NSDAR, the state organizations, or individual DAR chapters.

As 2026 begins, excitement is building across the nation as we prepare to celebrate the United States Semiquincentennial!

In this episode, we’re joined by Elizabeth “Beth” Watkins, the PSSDAR State Committee Chair for the America 250! Committee. Beth shares insights into how the DAR America 250! initiatives operate at both the state and national levels—and how they connect with the broader America250 commissions across Pennsylvania and the country. Whether you're planning chapter activities or simply curious about how DAR is gearing up for this historic milestone, this conversation offers inspiration, clarity, and a behind‑the‑scenes look at the road to 2026.

Thank you to the National Apple Museum in Biglerville, PA for being the backdrop to this episode.

Resources:

PSSDAR Committee Page | PSSDAR America 250! Committee

NSDAR | DAR America 250!

NSDAR Committee Page | DAR America 250! Committee

The State of Pennsylvania | America250PA

National Commission | America250

For more information about DAR and joining on the chapter level, click one of the links below:

Daughters of the American Revolution

pssdar.org

The content contained herein does not necessarily represent the position of the NSDAR. Hyperlinks to other sites are not the responsibility of the NSDAR, the state organizations, or individual DAR chapters.

In this episode we sit down with the PSSDAR State Speakers Staff Committee Chair, Amy Ellsworth, to discuss the importance of Chapter meeting programs and resources that are available to help Chapters plan engaging and meaningful programs throughout the year.

Mentioned:

• The most up to date programs list sheet can be found under committees and State Speaker Staff on the members only section of the PSSDAR website: State Speaker Staff Committee
• The Cause Awareness Calendar provides national observances and cause awareness day ideas to focus programs around

For more information about DAR and joining on the chapter level, click one of the links below:

Daughters of the American Revolution

pssdar.org

The content contained herein does not necessarily represent the position of the NSDAR. Hyperlinks to other sites are not the responsibility of the NSDAR, the state organizations, or individual DAR chapters.

Meet our new state regent, Susan Gilette Meer!

We discuss her PSSDAR theme, pins, missions, and projects for her administration.

We meet in the beautiful Pennsylvania Foyer at DAR Memorial Hall in Washington, DC to showcase the wonders of DAR on the national, state and chapter level.

For more information about DAR and joining on the chapter level, click one of the links below:

Daughters of the American Revolution

pssdar.org

The content contained herein does not necessarily represent the position of the NSDAR. Hyperlinks to other sites are not the responsibility of the NSDAR, the state organizations, or individual DAR chapters.