About

ESTABLISHED
IN 1926

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Our History

The On-Ti-Ora Chapter NSDAR was admitted to the National Society on April 10, 1926 and the first meeting was held at the Trustee’s Room of the Catskill Public Library with thirteen chapter members.

Mrs. Nash, retiring State Regent, who organized the chapter suggested our name, On-Ti-Ora, meaning “Mountains in the Sky”.

Officers were: Regent Jessie Vedder, Vice Regent Minnie Davis, Treasurer Ruth Fowks, Registrar Jennie Mangnam, Historian Frances Hedges, and Secretary Jennie Persons.

Welcome to the website of the On-Ti-Ora Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR or DAR). Please enjoy your visit to these pages as you explore who we are, what we do, our patriot ancestors, how to join us, and our mission to promote historic preservation, champion education, and celebrate patriotism.

Historic
Preservation
DAR members participate in a wide variety of historic preservation projects in our community as it is crucial to saving our history for future generations.

Education
The DAR is passionate about educating America’s youth and supports a variety of different programs, contests, and awards to help further this goal.

Patriotism
For over 125 years, the DAR has promoted patriotism. It’s the foundation of the many DAR activities that take place in our local communities across the country.