The Santa Barbara County Genealogical Society invites the public to its free monthly meeting on Saturday, July 18, featuring the Mission Canyon Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).
Five DAR members will present “Our Patriot Ancestors,” sharing their ancestors’ stories in 18th-century costume – including an authentic hooped gown – and bringing to life the ordinary men and women whose courage made America possible. Farmers, blacksmiths, teenagers, and elders: these were the people who defied the world’s most powerful army 250 years ago. Their stories are as entertaining as they are historically compelling.
When and Where
Saturday, July 18, 2026 | 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 909 N. La Cumbre Road, Santa Barbara
Virtual attendance via Zoom is available with advance registration at SBGen.org.
The event is free and open to the public.
Event Schedule
Doors open at 9:30 a.m. for refreshments and informal discussions with the Society’s Special Interest Groups, covering a variety of topics from getting started in genealogy to writing family histories. A short business meeting begins at 10:30 a.m., followed by the presentation at 11:00 a.m.
About the Mission Canyon Chapter, DAR
Founded in 1890, the Daughters of the American Revolution counts among its members direct descendants of Patriots who contributed to the American Revolution, on the battlefield and in support roles. The Mission Canyon Chapter was organized on October 4, 1928, and has been continuously active for 98 years, supporting veterans and student scholarships.
