Painted in 1866 by Susan Putnam

owned and operated by:
​General Israel Putnam Chapter, NSDAR
​171 Holten Street 
Danvers Massachusetts 01923
[email protected]

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Organized on April 19, 1895, the General Israel Putnam Chapter
​is a Massachusetts chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR or DAR)
Our mission is historic preservation, education, and patriotism

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We are a sponsor of Operation Troop Support in Danvers.
Help us help our troops by donating to fund care packages for holiday delivery. 

Donations due by November 1st, 2026

Mail check to OTS to:
Gen. Israel Putnam Chapter, DAR
171 Holten Street
Danvers,  MA 01923

Online donations can be made at https://www.operationtroopsupport.org/

Become a DAR Member
What do DAR members do?In communities across the country and around the world chapters participate in…

• restoring and maintaining historical sites
• preserving genealogical records, artifacts and historical documents
• locating, restoring and marking Revolutionary War patriot gravesites and headstones
• supporting schools through donations and volunteer efforts
• providing scholarships and awards to outstanding students throughout the country
• promoting education and citizenship through youth programs
• sponsoring American history essay contests for youth
• providing volunteer time to assist military veterans
• supporting America’s service personnel through a variety of programs
• sponsoring special programs promoting the Constitution
• celebrating with new citizens at naturalization ceremonies