The Berea-Laurel Ridges Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, was organized March 22, 1930, with the following members: Mrs. C. H. Burdette, Mrs. R. R. Coyle, Mrs. J. L. Gay, Mrs. W. F. Hays, Mrs. J. M. Kinnard, Mrs. Ellen H. Mitchell, Mrs. Janet M. Murbach, Mrs. I. N. Odell, Mrs. T. J. Osborne, Mrs. J. F. Smith, Mrs. J. W. Stephens, and Miss Grace Wright. Mrs. J. F. Smith was the organizing regent and also the first regent of the chapter.

DAR is a non-profit, nonpolitical, volunteer women's service organization dedicated to historic preservation, patriotism and education. The Berea-Laurel Ridges Chapter is a member of the Kentucky State Daughters of the American Revolution and includes members from Berea and southern Madison County.  The National Society DAR was founded in 1890 and is headquartered in Washington, D.C.