The Daughters of the Cincinnati

DOC1894

American Revolution

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Headquarters

271 Madison Avenue #1408, New York, NY 10016

Founded

1894

Mission Statement

The Daughters of the Cincinnati is a not-for-profit society founded in 1894 by women descended from commissioned officers who served under George Washington in the American Revolution’s Continental Armed Forces or in the French Royal Forces. To honor their ancestors’ service and sacrifice, the Society awards academic scholarships to daughters of career commissioned officers in the United States Armed Forces and supports the preservation of American Revolutionary War history through education and patriotic service.

Overview

Women descended from commissioned officers who served under George Washington. 2025 President: Mrs. David C. Holland.

What Organization Does

Academic scholarships for daughters of career commissioned officers in all Armed Services, preserving Revolutionary War history.

Where Organization Operates

271 Madison Avenue #1408, New York, New York 10016

About

Founded in 1894 by female descendants of Revolutionary officers. First Scholarship Fund established in 1906.

Membership Eligibility

Women descended from commissioned officers who served under George Washington in the Continental Armed Forces or French Royal Forces.

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