The Pahrump Springs Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR or DAR) was chartered on December 6, 2003, and meets the second Wednesday of each month in the Pahrump, Nevada, area. Programs include local history, U.S. history, Indian heritage, genealogy, and patriotism.

About Pahrump

Located 60 miles west of Las Vegas, Nevada, the Pahrump Valley was originally settled by Paiute Indians approximately 800 years ago. The name Pahrump means "big flow of water." Because of the abundance of water from natural springs and flowing rivers, the Indians planted crops using a system of shallow wells and ditches. The Homestead Act of 1862 brought early settlers receiving 160 acres each, which had to be worked for five years to establish ownership. Due to the hardships of desert conditions, many failed. Since water is the most essential necessity of life, the large springs attracted more settlers and by the 1920s and 1930s cultivation grew. By the 1950s, the valley had more than 1,000 acres of cotton. It was so successful that a cotton gin was built, the first in the state of Nevada. Due to the abundance of water, Pahrump continues to grow and is a desirable place to live. For more information regarding Pahrump, see books by author Robert D. McCracken from which this paragraph is based.

How Can I Join the DAR

NSDAR was founded on October 11, 1890, with the purposes of historic preservation, promotion of education, and patriotic endeavors. Any woman who is no less than 18 years of age and who can prove lineal, bloodline descent from an ancestor who aided in achieving American independence may join. Documentation of said lineage must be provided according to NSDAR guidelines on the official membership application and with acceptable supporting materials. More information about joining the DAR is available online.

The national society has nearly 40 standing committees which promote its project areas, including educational programs, scholarship competitions, citizenship awards, school contests, sponsorship of schools for underprivileged children, literacy programs, genealogical records, national genealogical library, lineage research, the DAR Museum, community service, national defense, units overseas, the Constitution, The Flag of the United States of America, conservation, commemorative events, naturalization, and volunteerism.

Contact the Pahrump Springs Chapter, NSDAR, for membership information. Email