Beacon Fire Chapter

Founded in 1890, the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR or DAR) is a nonprofit, nonpolitical women's service organization dedicated to promoting historic preservation, education, and patriotism. The common bond of NSDAR members is their lineal descent from Patriots of the American Revolution.

When you join the NSDAR, you become part of a network of more than 190,000 vibrant, active members in 3,000 chapters around the world. They include First Ladies and firsts in their field, actresses and adventurers, artists and authors, doctors and nurses, educators and engineers, and even pioneers in space. While their accomplishments are as diverse as their professions, all of them share a sense of purpose and pride while forming lifelong bonds and honoring their revolutionary ancestors.

The Beacon Fire Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution was founded in Summit, New Jersey, on December 7, 1922. The chapter takes its name from the signal fire atop a hill “about a mile southeast of Chatham Bridge” during the American Revolutionary War. This hill is now known as Beacon Hill. From the start, Beacon Fire Chapter, NSDAR, members have worked in local communities to advance the NSDAR objectives of preserving history, supporting education, and promoting patriotism. Our chapter members range from age 18 to over 90 years old, each with a sense of pride in the contributions our ancestors made as Patriots in the American Revolution and with an interest in supporting the NSDAR objectives of historic preservation, education, and patriotism. 

While the NSDAR principles remain unchanged, the work and membership of the NSDAR have evolved over time. The following videos from our national organization highlight the volunteer service of our members. 

For additional information:

• National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) website

• New Jersey Daughters of the American Revolution (NJDAR) website