Welcome to the Acalanes Chapter, NSDAR
California DAR
The Acalanes Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR or DAR), was organized on January 12, 1950, by Eleanor Lyon. Eleanor lived on a 130-acre ranch in Happy Valley for a time. The Costanoan Indian village "Akalon" was located in Happy Valley until the mid-1800s. Spanish settlers called the people living in that village the "Acalanes." There was also a Mexican land grant near present-day Lafayette called "Rancho Acalanes." The Akalon tribe was the only tribe of Contra Costa County to rebel against the mission system and attempt to remain independent of the Spanish. Our chapter was named to honor the original inhabitants of this area, as well as symbolize the spirit of our American Revolutionary War ancestors.
Celebrating the Marquis de Lafayette
The Acalanes Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and the Lafayette Historical Society warmly invite you to a series of special events celebrating the life and legacy of the Marquis de Lafayette, the "Hero of Two Worlds."
Interested in Joining?
Contact the Acalanes DAR chapter today.
Today's DAR
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