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DAR Celebrates America 250!
A Salute to Women Veterans
Saturday, April 18, 2026, 7PM
DAR Constitution Hall, Washington DC
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) proudly announces a landmark event in honor of our nation’s 250th anniversary: DAR Celebrates America 250! A Salute to Women Veterans, featuring legendary artist Patti LaBelle. The concert event will take place on April 18, 2026, at 7 pm at historic DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, DC.
As part of DAR’s ongoing commitment to patriotism and service, this special evening will honor America’s military women, past and present, by paying tribute to their courage, sacrifice, and contributions to the nation’s defense over the last 250 years. The event will highlight the work of the Military Women’s Memorial in preserving and honoring the experiences of servicewomen. Proceeds from the concert will support DAR’s grant program for organizations serving homeless and indigent women veterans.
“In celebration of our country’s 250th anniversary, we are privileged to present this special event which will underscore the immense contribution of military women and spotlight the impact they have made throughout our nation’s history,” said Ginnie Sebastian Storage, DAR President General. “We are thrilled to welcome back to DAR Constitution Hall the iconic Patti LaBelle in concert to help us celebrate America’s milestone anniversary and honor our nation’s women service members and all veterans on this special night.”
The evening will begin with a short program recognizing women veterans and organizations that support them, followed by a full-length concert by Patti LaBelle. Widely celebrated as the Godmother of Soul, LaBelle will bring her powerhouse vocals and timeless elegance to DAR Constitution Hall and the Nation’s Capital. Fans can expect an unforgettable evening of music that spans decades of hits – from her early days with The Bluebelles to her iconic solo career – with hits such as Lady Marmalade, On My Own, If Only You Knew and more.
The DAR Celebrates America 250! weekend festivities start with a free public event on the morning of April 18, 2026 from 10 am – 12:30 pm at DAR Headquarters with family activities in the DAR Library and DAR Museum along with cupcakes and refreshments to celebrate America’s Birthday. Additional details about these special DAR America 250! events are available at www.dar.org/Celebrate250.
Tickets on sale Fri. Dec. 19 at 10am through Ticketmaster!
