The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is a patriotic women's group that was founded in 1890. The organization is dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history, and securing America's future through better education for children. The DAR is open to any woman 18 years or older who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution. The DAR has over 185, 000 members in 3, 000 chapters across the United States and internationally.