Welcome to the website of the Hannah Goddard Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR or DAR). Our chapter was organized on May 14, 1896.
We are a group of women who vary in ages from eighteen to ninety plus.
We welcome new members.
Massachusetts Daughters of the American Revolution
Paula Renkas
Massachusetts State Regent
Theme: "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."
-Eleanor Roosevelt
Scripture: "Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing."
Thessalonians 5:11
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
Denise Doring VanBuren
President General
Theme: "Rise and Shine for America!"
Scripture: “Let your light shine before others that they may see your good deeds and glorify your father in heaven.”
Hannah Goddard was the patriot wife of Brookline’s John Goddard.
On August 9, 1775, John Goddard was appointed wagon master general by the Commander in Chief, George Washington, while he was headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
In this capacity, John Goddard was responsible for 300wagon master teams during the Battle of Bunker Hill and the brilliant overnight fortification of the Dorchester Heights that forced the British to evacuate Boston on March 17, 1776.
Ellen Chase, Organizing Regent
The Goddard Farm was the home of Hannah and John Goddard. It was built by John Goddard in 1767.
