As Columbus and the Golden Triangle prepare to celebrate Independence Day, the Bernard Romans DAR Chapter in Columbus is already planning for the 250th anniversary of the United States in July 2026. The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution will play a significant role in the planning process due to the recent appointment of Lynn Forney Young, DAR honorary president general, to a national commission created to plan celebrations and commemorations surrounding the anniversary.
The United States Semiquincentennial Commission, established in July 2016, assumes the task of facilitating nationwide plans to observe the historic occasion. Over the next nine years, this body will play a central role in shaping the anniversary narrative on a national level. Eight members of Congress, 16 private citizens and nine federal officials comprise the committee roster.
The Daughters of the American Revolution is a longtime champion of historic preservation, education and patriotism. More than 950,000 women who have joined the nonprofit organization since its founding in 1890 have worked to preserve historic places, documents and artifacts; to foster an understanding of the nation’s past in schoolchildren, new citizens and everyday Americans; and to support the servicemembers and veterans who sacrificed to safeguard our freedoms.
In Columbus, the Bernard Romans Chapter has worked on community enrichment projects and initiatives for more than 100 years. Its most recent project was the historic preservation of plaques honoring the area’s World War I veterans. In the years to come, the chapter looks forward to working with local organizations and neighbors to help Columbus commemorate the country’s momentous milestone.
Joining DAR
The 250th anniversary of the United States also presents a prime opportunity for interested women to honor their family members’ Revolutionary War service by joining the DAR. Documenting and reflecting upon an ancestor’s role in the fight for American independence will impart a deeper, more personal level of significance to the upcoming celebration. If interested in learning more about your family history, local DAR members can help prospective members with genealogical research.
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution was founded to preserve the memory and spirit of those who contributed to securing American independence. DAR is a nonprofit, nonpolitical women’s service organization with approximately 3,000 chapters worldwide. Any woman 18 years or older, regardless of race, religion or ethnic background, who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution is eligible for membership. To learn more, visit dar.org.
For information about the Bernard Romans Chapter, email Chapter Regent Pam Bullock at [email protected]
USA250 is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded to spark the nation’s imagination leading into and through the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026. Learn more at usa250.org/commission.
You can help your community
Quality, in-depth journalism is essential to a healthy community. The Dispatch brings you the most complete reporting and insightful commentary in the Golden Triangle, but we need your help to continue our efforts. In the past week, our reporters have posted 32 articles to cdispatch.com. Please consider subscribing to our website for only $2.30 per week to help support local journalism and our community.