Memorial
Continental Hall

“It is not only a necessary building for the official headquarters of the national organization, but it is a debt of gratitude which the daughters of this Republic owe to those who planned the wonderful Revolution, managed its eventful campaigns, conquered their enemies, founded the greatest nation upon earth and drafted the rules for its Government. The stories of their suffering, of their devotion, for their day alone, but for time extending far into the future, demand the grateful recognition of those who are proud to call themselves the Daughters of the American Revolution; therefore let the memorial which we erect correspond in detail and completeness to the political structure which they have bequeathed to us. We are to-day enjoying the fruits of their self-sacrificing efforts, their matchless foresight, their wonderful ability in founding on principles of justice. It is becoming, therefore, that a great patriotic society, representing their struggles, representing their lineage, should feel it a most grateful duty, a most sublime privilege to join in erecting this memorial.

It has been thought well to design one that should include the features of a national home for the society, a repository for its invaluable records, a sanctuary which shall be adorned with statuary, which shall reproduce in grandeur of conception the story of that most eventful conflict. Let there be found in this Palace Beautiful the sacred relics of a sacred time. Here shall be that ample and stately auditorium where the congress of the society for their great deliberations hall be held. Here shall be the hearthstone around which shall gather daughters’ from the East, the West, the North, the South, from the islands of the sea; where all shall find a greeting and welcome home. I would hope that this building might be as beautiful as art and fancy would dictate. It will need to be so, if it is a fitting memorial to those eternal principles of patriotism which it symbolizes. Let us have every modern convenience and appliance in order to facilitate the ever-increasing work of our organization.”