North Shore Chapter, NSDAR

Lake Forest, Illinois

Meetings & Programs 2025-2026

Chapter Members
Chapter Members
Chapter Members

North Shore Chapter,NSDAR, meetings offer engaging programs that serve DAR founding principles of historic preservation, education, and patriotism. Chapter meetings are monthly, September through June, and as directed by the board.

Please contact us if you would like to attend a meeting.


Saturday, September 13, 2025 – 1:00 PM
Chapter Meeting & Program
Behind the Glamour: Inside (and Outside) F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Lake Forest celebrating the 100th anniversary of The Great Gatsby


Saturday, September 27, 2025 – 1:00 PM
Book Group Meeting
Liberty’s First Crisis
by Charles Slack


Saturday, October 11, 2025 – 1:00 PM
Chapter Meeting & Program
Day of Service honoring the Midwest Veteran’s Closet with a guest presentation, food drive, and thank-you activity for veterans


Tuesday, November 11, 2025 – 9:30 AM
Community Commemorative Event & Chapter Meeting
Veterans Day at Fort Sheridan | Wreath-laying Ceremony and Reception


Thursday, February TBA, 2026 – 1:00 PM
Chapter Meeting & Program
Youth Awards: American History Essay Contest and DAR Good Citizens Award Service project: Valentines for veterans at Lovell FHCC


Saturday, Winter TBA, 2026
Book Group Meeting

Thursday, March 13, 2025
Program: Youth Awards
American History Essay Contest – Middle School Winners
DAR Good Citizens Award – High School Honorees


Spring 2026
Chapter Benefit


Saturday, March 14, 2026 – 1:00 PM
Chapter Meeting & Program
Military Families & Veteran Storytelling


Spring 2026
Book Group Meeting


Saturday, April 11, 2026 – 1:00 PM
Chapter Meeting & Program
Genealogy and Our Links to Each Other presented by Diane Bailey


Saturday, May 2, 2026 – 12:00 PM
Annual Meeting & Luncheon



If you are interested in DAR membership in our chapter, please contact us.