The Bytown Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution was founded as the first DAR chapter in Ontario on February 1, 1985. We welcome membership inquiries. Please e-mail your name, address, and phone number to the Bytown Chapter. The Bytown Chapter has 17 members and 70 Associate members. Membership transfers are welcome from one country to another.

Regent's Statement: The Bytown Chapter, located in the National Capitol of Canada, recognizes and understands the importance of preserving and passing on the history of North America; in particular the history of the American Revolution.  
  

The chapter's name honors the city of Ottawa's history. Until the mid 19th century, Ottawa was known as Bytown, named for Lt. Col. John By, who built the Rideau Canal in the early 1800s. Before the arrival of the railroad, the Rideau Canal was a major transportation route and water link between Lake Ontario and Montreal. Today, the canal is a unique recreational facility and tourist attraction for our city. On December 31, 1857, Queen Victoria named Ottawa the capital of Canada. Bytown and Colonel By are synonymous with Ottawa, and by having the name of Bytown for our chapter, we honor our city and region.

(Rideau Canal, Ottawa)

Goals:
To participate actively as a volunteer in efforts to preserve American heritage through education.

(Eastern White Pine)

To preserve the memory and tradition of your own revolutionary ancestors in a permanent genealogical record for the sake of future generations. To take an active part in the work of the Daughters of the American Revolution Units Overseas to promote American and Canadian relations in fostering love of country. To meet new people with similar interests and develop friendships.

Requirements for Membership: We welcome new members and invite all those interested in joining the DAR in eastern Ontario and western Quebec to contact us. Our members share a proven lineage and heritage as a descendant of a patriot of the American Revolution. American citizenship is not a requirement. The chapter is located in the National Capital area of Canada - contact us - herd@rogers.com

(Tulip Festival, Ottawa)

Officers:

Regent: Sharon Bowman
Secretary: Barbara Herd
Treasurer: Ellie Topp

Awards:
DAR education certificates, medals, and bursaries are given annually to students in the National Capital region upon graduation from high school with a top grade in either American History or Canadian History with a North American perspective. Our members hope, in giving these awards, to encourage students with their knowledge of American History and to further an understanding of Canadian-American relations.

Chapter Projects
An annual garage sale is held in May.
Twelve high school scholarships are awarded annually.
Cookbooks on healthy living are authored by member Ellie Topp.

Links:
Genealogy

DAR Chapters in Canada

Sites about the American Revolution 1775-1783

National DAR

DAR Units Overseas