Historical Preservation - to perpetuate the memory and spirit of the men and women who achieved American Independence.

Promotion of Education - to carry out the injunction of Washington in his farewell address to the American people, "to promote, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge, thus developing an enlightened public opinion… "

Patriotic Endeavor - to cherish, maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom, to foster true patriotism and love of country, and to aid in securing for mankind all the blessings of liberty. They were looking for Historical, Educational, and Patriotic material.

On June 4, 1891, the Society was incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia and in 1896, incorporated by an Act of the United States Congress.

There are currently over 170,000 members worldwide.

The Chief Shawano Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution was organized July 13, 1996 and Chartered on October 12, 1996.