Anna Maria Pittman Chapter, NSDAR
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Welcome 

The Anna Maria Pittman Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR or DAR), is one of 31 chapters in Oregon. The Anna Maria Pittman Chapter was organized on December 4, 1985 in Keizer, Oregon with fifteen members. Our Chapter's name was chosen to honor a vibrant young missionary who came to the Oregon country in 1837 to marry Jason Lee.
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The Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR or DAR), founded in 1890 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., is a lineage-based non-profit, non-political volunteer women's service organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history, and securing America's future through better education for children.

For over 136 years, the members of the NSDAR have dedicated themselves to historical preservation, promotion of education, and encouragement of patriotic endeavor. These goals are as relevant in today's society as they were when the organization was founded in 1890.
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Activities

Most of DAR's volunteer work is accomplished by the grassroots efforts of chapters on the local level, which focus on the mission areas of DAR. Encouraging members to become involved in these initiatives in their local communities is a prime objective of DAR. The Anna Maria Pittman Chapter, NSDAR supports education, historic preservation, and patriotism in our community. We participate in a variety of projects, including: 
  • ​Toiletries for the Simonka Place for Women and Children, Keizer.
  • Operation Diaper Bag Baby Shower to benefit veterans.​
  • Keizer Food Pantry food contributions.
  • Support for the Lee Mission Pioneer Cemetery.
  • Support for the McNary High School Junior Air Force (JROTC) program.
  • We participate in the Fred Meyer Community Rewards program.
  • Collect coupons for our troops.
  • Collect books for local literacy programs.
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Anna Maria’s original gravestone, of Vermont granite, placed on her grave at the Mission, was eventually vandalized and later stolen. A replacement marker, also granite, marks the site of her re-interred remains in the Lee Mission Cemetery in downtown Salem. Photo credit by Anna Maria Pittman chapter member.
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Portrait of Anna Maria Pittman. There is but one original image of Anna Maria left to posterity, an oil portrait painted in 1836. It is stored in the archives of the Oregon Historical Society and was brought out in 2016 for the first time in decades for a special showing to Anna Maria Pittman Chapter members. Photo credit: Oregon Historical Society.
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Anna Maria Pittman Plaque. The Anna Maria Pittman Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, was chartered on December 4, 1985. Anna Maria’s poignant life is summarized on a historical marker placed on the grounds of the Keizer Heritage Center in 2014. Photo credit by Anna Maria Pittman chapter member.
Prospective members are always welcome to attend a monthly meeting! Pease use out contact form below or click here on becoming a member.
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​Updated: June 6, 2026

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    Anna Maria Pittman Chapter, NSDAR
    Keizer, Oregon
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