Regent's Welcome

For over 100 years, the Daughters of the Sallie Harrison Chapter, NSDAR have worked to promote education, patriotism, and historic preservation in the city of Sanford and communities across Seminole County, Florida. We are proud to be an inter-generational DAR chapter that includes college students, career women, mothers, grandmothers, and great-grandmothers. Our Daughters’ wide variety of experience, interests, and talents allows us to accomplish a great deal together and serve our community more effectively!

We welcome prospective members to visit our chapter meetings and activities throughout the year. You will learn more about the ongoing projects we are involved with, including:

  • An annual Constitution Week (September 17-23) celebration includes a “Bells Across America” ringing and a partnership with Seminole County local leaders. 
  • Awarding of DAR Scholarships 
  • Presenting JROTC awards to individuals enrolled in local JROTC programs who demonstrate outstanding service
  • Our partnership with K.I.S.S., “Kids in Support of Soldiers,” an organization that sends care packages to deployed members of the U.S. military
  • Our work with three historical museums in Seminole County, as well as having a presence in the arts of Sanford through a chapter member.
  • Maintenance of DAR historic markers, which recently included managing the replacement process for the damaged Fort Mellon marker in Sanford.
  • Presenting regular Genealogy Workshops for prospective members wishing to trace their family tree back to a Patriot of the Revolutionary War
  • Representing DAR at the annual Central Florida Scottish Highland Games
  • Participating in the celebration of Honor Flight veteran returnees to the Sanford Airport.
  • Restoring and refurbishing local veterans graves as well as the laying of wreaths and placement of flags at gravesites. 
  • Most importantly, being active participants in the upcoming year's America 250 Celebrations in local communities.
  • Monthly book club meetings
  • Trainings for members who want to grow in one's DAR leadership.
  • Support of Veterans across Seminole County. 
 
There is truly something for everyone in the work that we do! All of our chapter’s activities and achievements are the direct result of our Daughters’ passion and dedication. We hope that you will find a committee, activity, and/or event that is meaningful to you. Please note that our current projects can be seen on the Missions page.
 
If you are interested in visiting our chapter or learning more, please don’t hesitate to contact us for information! If you decide you are interested in membership, we have a robust Lineage Research team who will be happy to help you through every step of the DAR application process. Our volunteer Lineage Researchers can even help you identify a Patriot ancestor in your family tree!
 
Thank you for taking the time to learn more about us!
In the spirit of historic preservation, education, and patriotism,

Dawn Garand
Regent, Sallie Harrison Chapter, NSDAR
Dawn Garand, Chapter Regent 2024 - 2026
Honorary Chapter Regents
Many of our Honorary Chapter Regents continue to serve our chapter, the Florida State Society Daughters of the American Revolution, and at the national level.
Click here to view a list of our chapter's past regents.