Ginnie Sebastian Storage
Virginia Resident Assumes Helm of Patriotic Service Organization Devoted to History as Nation Prepares to Celebrate its 250th Anniversary in 2026
WASHINGTON – On June 29, the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) welcomed its 47th President General, Ginnie Sebastian Storage during the 134th Continental Congress, DAR’s annual convention.
During her 3-year administration, the theme will be “Illuminate Our Legacy.” To Storage, the theme is more than a motto—it is a call to action that is already underway. She will lead the organization as it focuses on commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States with intention and purpose, carrying the spirit of our nation’s founding past the celebratory anniversary of Independence Day on July 4, 2026.
“We gather at a pivotal moment in American history. In just a short time, our nation will commemorate its 250th anniversary. This milestone is not merely a date to be marked, but a legacy to be illuminated—a legacy of courage, sacrifice, and vision. As Daughters of the American Revolution, we are the torchbearers of that legacy. We are the stewards of the values and ideals for which our Patriot ancestors fought and sacrificed. We are the living embodiment of the dreams of our Founders—both the men and women who achieved our nation’s independence,” said Storage.
The DAR has already spent the past few years organizing initiatives and preparations in anticipation of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 2026. “As our nation prepares to celebrate America 250, we will work to encourage local commemorations of the milestone as well as expand our membership and chapter involvement around the world, make our genealogical resources accessible to more people, and serve our communities in honor of the service of our Revolutionary War Patriot ancestors 250 years ago,” said Storage.
The National Society will be supporting initiatives that promote the country’s important milestone, including making a $2 million gift to the nation as the presenting sponsor of the Trust for the National Mall’s Cherry Tree Endowment This gift will ensure that the cherry blossoms surrounding the National Mall – the iconic emblems of the Nation’s Capital – will endure for years to come.
Other focuses of Storage’s administration will be to ensure the vitality and longevity of the organization by increasing membership through meaningful experiences for both new and existing members. Through the establishment of several new committees, the DAR will also work to discover more opportunities to help women trace their families back to the Revolutionary War. These committees will work to promote and prove difficult ancestral lines for female Patriots, Patriots of color, and indigenous Patriots, with the goal to provide more resources to better share the history of all the people who contributed to the securing the independence of our country.
Every DAR member can trace her genealogy to at least one Patriot ancestor who fought for or supported the American Revolution. Storage has 12 Revolutionary War Patriot ancestors, including Lilly McIlhaney Bowen, who was born in Ireland and immigrated to America in the early 1700s. In 1777, Bowen supported the cause of American Independence by loaning funds and providing food and military supplies. Many DAR members have stories like Storage, of service and sacrifice, in their family lineages.
“The DAR mission—historic preservation, education, and patriotism—is as vital today as it was in 1890 when we were founded. As we look to the future, we must recommit ourselves to these ideals, ensuring that our work remains relevant, impactful, and inclusive,” said Storage.
Storage is a member of the Washington-Lewis Chapter in Fredericksburg, Virginia. She has been a member of the DAR for more than 40 years and has served in many significant leadership positions throughout the National Society at the national, state and local levels including six years as an Executive Officer and a total of 12 years on the organization’s governing body, the National Board of Management. National Chairmanships that have given Storage a broad array of experience in overseeing the organization include being the National Chair for Committees for Human Resources, DAR Leadership Training, Membership, and Junior Membership.
While DAR State Regent of Virginia from 2013-2016, she raised more than $350,000 to underwrite a room on the first floor of the replica 1740 Washington Home at Ferry Farm, George Washington’s Boyhood Home in Fredericksburg. She also committed more than $50,000 to the preservation of Virginia records.
Storage has a professional background in human resources and business which she has put to good use in her volunteer work with DAR including the recent reconfiguration of the DAR Headquarters organizational structure of the more than 150 employees who work in Washington, D.C. For the last decade, Storage has worked professionally as the Practice Administrator for a large cancer center. She holds designations as a Professional in Human Resources, a SHRM-Certified Professional, a Certified Compensation Professional and a Global Renumeration Professional.
She has been married to Mark Storage for 33 years. Their daughter, Mackie, is also a DAR member and was the 2019-2020 National President of the National Society of the Children of the American Revolution.
Storage holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Virginia and an MBA from Averett University.
“As we begin this new administration, I am proud to be embarking on this journey with all of our 190,000 members across the world. Let us remember that we are not only the heirs of a proud legacy – we are its architects. Let us illuminate our legacy – not only by honoring the past, but by shining a light on the path ahead. Let us be bold in our vision, steadfast in our purpose, and united in our resolve,” said Storage during her installation speech.
About the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)
One of the largest patriotic women’s service organizations in the world, DAR has 190,000 members in approximately 3,000 chapters across the country and several foreign countries. DAR members promote historic preservation, education and patriotism via commemorative events, scholarships and educational initiatives, citizenship programs, service to veterans, meaningful community service and more. For additional information about DAR and its relevant mission, visit www.dar.org.