Many Americans celebrate Independence Day with barbecues, fireworks, parades and trips to the beach. However, some 190,000 American women take the holiday more seriously, remembering the sacrifices their ancestors made in the Revolutionary War. They’re members of the DAR, Daughters of the American Revolution.

Any woman 18 years of age or older, of any race, religion or ethnic background, can become a DAR member, even if she lives abroad.