Gold Trail Chapter, NSDAR

Roseville, California

Welcome

The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR or DAR) is a nonprofit, non-political volunteer women’s service organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history, and securing America’s future through better education.

Our chapter is active in community and patriotic events throughout the year — from local Independence Day parades and historic exhibits to veterans’ memorial dedications and Wreaths Across America. Join us!

Education

Our chapter’s educational projects focus on the youth in our community and nation. We award certificates and cash prizes for several of the programs we sponsor, which include:

• Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) medals for high school and college cadets
• American History Essay contests, for cash prizes
• DAR Good Citizens awards for high school seniors
• Outstanding American History Teacher awards
• Constitution Week Poster Contest
• U.S. Flag presentations to new schools

Historic Preservation

Our chapter’s historical preservation projects involve a variety of conservation and genealogy topics. Several of our chapter members are experts in historical and genealogical research. Some of our programs include:

• Historic Cemetery Clean Up in Dutch Flat, CA
• Presenting community awards for conservation, outstanding citizens, and American heritage
• Making donations to support the renovation of local, state, and national historical buildings and sites
• Sending donations of cash and books to support the DAR Library in Washington, D.C., one of the largest and most important genealogy libraries in the world
• Conducting workshops at local libraries to assist the public with genealogical research

Patriotism

Our chapter’s numerous patriotic projects include:

• Giving out thousands of U.S. Flags at public events
• Election Day service at polls in Placer County
• Sending “care packages” and Christmas cards to U.S. soldiers in the field

The Gold Trail Chapter, NSDAR, places special emphasis on service to veterans through:

• Volunteering at Veterans Administration (VA) Facilities
• Donations of cash, books, clothing, and other items to homeless, disabled, and injured veterans’ programs
• Presence at and support for veterans’ events and memorials
• Participation in Veterans Affairs Voluntary Service (VAVS), the largest federal government volunteer program

Today’s DAR

See what the DAR is doing today.

2026 - 2028 Chapter Board

The Gold Trail Chapter 2026-2028 Board will be led by Darla Arndt. As Regent, the goal is to encourage meaningful involvement, purposeful programs, and a spirit of fellowship that strengthens our bonds. Each Daughter brings unique talents and experiences, and when those are shared, our chapter flourishes.