Community Service

Ohio Society Daughters of the American Revolution (OSDAR) carries out the objectives of the National Society through a variety of programs in its local communities:

1. Community Service Awards recognize local citizens for outstanding achievements in cultural, educational, humanitarian, patriotic, and citizenship work in their communities;
   
   
2. Constitution Week was initiated by the DAR in 1955 and adopted by the U.S. Congress in 1956. DAR sponsors special programs during the week of September 17-23 to inform and educate the public about the United States Constitution.
   
   
3. As a member of the National Veterans Administration Voluntary Service Advisory Committee, DAR has representatives in Veterans Administration (VA) Medical Centers throughout Ohio. Members also volunteer in community-based programs, and provide support to troops involved in conflicts abroad.
   
   
4. Thousands of flags, flag codes, certificates, and other patriotic literature are distributed annually.
   
   
5. OSDAR chapters and members participate in local commemorative events and with other community service organizations which share our objectives.
   
   
6. OSDAR owns, maintains, and operates the Christian Waldschmidt Homestead in Camp Dennison, Ohio, which is comprised of three museums: Waldschmidt House, the home of Revolutionary patriot, Christian Waldschmidt; the Memorial Barn, housing farm implements of the pioneer era, a restored Conestoga wagon, and the surrey of President James A. Garfield; and the Camp Dennison Civil War Museum. The Boy Scout American Heritage Badge program and other youth programs are offered at the homestead.