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- Plaque project completed with 56 markers for Signers
The Board of Governors received the following report at their spring meeting in Charlottesville, Va., on March 31, 2017. “We as an organization are forever indebted to Grace Staller for her incredible 13-year effort to commemorate and honor our ancestors. … Continue reading →
- Mr. Jefferson stars at DSDI meeting in Charlottesville
Thomas Jefferson was the highlight of DSDI’s spring meeting in Charlottesville, Va., March 31-April 2. More than 80 DSDI members, spouses and guests enjoyed the beautiful environs as they explored colonial history and the contributions of a Founding Father. The … Continue reading →
- Family visits gravesites of all 56 Signers
The seeds of our journey were planted while on vacation in the oddest of places for such a quest – Hawaii. As we walked to the Kailua-Kona 4th of July parade my oldest daughter, then 7 years old, asked … Continue reading →
- Plaque project completed with 56 markers for Signers
Spirit of ’76
- President-General’s Message
Dear Descendants, As we ended the year, the Society received a request for a donation to Christ Church in Philadelphia to restore Benjamin Franklin’s grave. This is the historic church where George Washington and some of your ancestors worshipped. The … Continue reading →
- President-General’s Message
Category Archives: Spirit of ’76
President-General’s Message
Dear Descendants, As we ended the year, the Society received a request for a donation to Christ Church in Philadelphia to restore Benjamin Franklin’s grave. This is the historic church where George Washington and some of your ancestors worshipped. The … Continue reading
Message from the President-General
Dear Society Members, How do you celebrate the 4th of July? With family, friends and fireworks? I have heard from some of our members on the ways they celebrate. At exactly 2 p.m. Lucy Tonacci, Member at Large, invites all … Continue reading
Battle of the Brandywine
Presentation to DSDI Dinner July 4, 2016, Philadelphia William Spaulding Wood II I’d like to start by saying thank you to this wonderful organization. Hope and I have been coming to meetings off and on for over 40 years … Continue reading
President-General’s Message
Dear Society Members, This Society is entrusted with keeping the memory of our ancestors alive and remembering their sacrifices. As we met in Delaware, I couldn’t help but reflect on those three Signers, Thomas McKean, George Read and Caesar Rodney. … Continue reading
President-General’s message
Dear Society Members, This year the Board decided to try having two meeting a year instead of three due to the rapidly rising costs. The Society will always host a meeting in Philadelphia at Independence Hall, as did our forefathers … Continue reading
President-General’s Message
Dear Society Members, No patriotic organization is a more prestigious, unique or distinguished society than the Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence. I am honored to be named as its new President-General. I will endeavor to continue … Continue reading
How one DSDI family celebrates the 4th of July
Ed and Susan Croft, of Atlanta, host a special gathering every July 4th at their home on Lake Burton in the mountains of north Georgia. They invite their friends, along with their children, grandchildren and houseguests, to celebrate the birth … Continue reading
President-General’s Message
Dear DSDI Members, As the end of my term of office is in sight, I am honored and pleased to have had this experience and especially appreciate your confidence as well as camaraderie. Many thanks to those who helped pull … Continue reading
Slate of Officer Nominees for 2015-2016
President-General Hope Middleton Wood First Vice-President Shelley Horsley Cruz Second Vice-President Robert Bruce Warden Laubach Registrar-General James Herbert Alexander, Jr. Assistant-Registrar Wendy Davis Bushey Historian-General Nina Hill Hopkins Assistant-Historian … Continue reading
Spring meeting in Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon, VA April 10-12, 2015 Do not miss the opportunity to spend the day at George Washington’s home, Mount Vernon, including a special wreath-laying ceremony at Washington’s Tomb. We are privileged to have the invaluable assistance of our fellow … Continue reading
