North Carolina Governor Sheryll Albert represented DSDI at the 244th Anniversary Commemoration of The Crossing of The Dan, held on February 15, 2025, and had the honor of presenting the DSDI Wreath. Unfortunately, due to the Dan River being in flood stage, all outdoor events were canceled. However, the event’s indoor programs more than compensated …
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Online Registration for the spring Washington D.C. meeting is now live on our website. Visit the Member Dashboard for the link. Members will need to be logged in to register. The registration form also provides details on making your hotel reservations and the meeting activities. Make sure you check out the resources our meeting host D.C. Governor …
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We are happy to announce that the Washington Marriott Georgetown Hotel has made the room block available for our Spring meeting, which is April 4-5. Please visit the Member Dashboard for the link to make your reservations now. You may choose to arrive a day early on Thursday if you would like extra time to …
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by John Hamilton Works, Jr. Capt. Hamilton Coolidge, a World War I flying ace from the 94th Aero Squadron and the third great-grandson of Thomas Jefferson, was reinterred in the village of Chevrières, France, on September 15, 2024, where he was shot down during an aerial engagement 106 years ago. The reinterment was organized to …
A post has been circulating on social media about Pennsylvania being spelled with only one “n” on the Liberty Bell. Well, it’s true! Click here to read the original article from the History Facts website. Thank you to John Works for sending this to me. Have you seen something interesting that should be shared with …
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We are now accepting applications for the DSDI Scholarship for the 2025-2026 academic year. All applicants must be DSDI members as of October 2024. Please review the rules, regulations, and tips for success on this page. The deadline is Friday, March 21, 2025. Applications can be submitted here: https://dsdi.awardspring.com
As the country celebrates Veterans’ Day, the DSDI is publishing the Signers’ Honor Roll, a record of the signers’ military service. You can view the Honor Roll here. Did we miss the military service of your signer? Send an email to [email protected] and let us know. Include your source in the message.
A beautiful New England day at Grove Street Cemetery in New Haven, Connecticut, was the perfect setting to dedicate plaques to Rebecca Minot Prescott Sherman (2nd wife of Roger Sherman) and Ann Thompson Gerry (wife of Elbridge Gerry). Massachusetts Governor Ellen Brinker organized the event and Marianne Brinker, Shelley Cruz, Duke and Gaby Beecher, and …
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Registration closed on October 1. Stay tuned to our website, Facebook group, and the next issue of Spirit of ‘76 Magazine where we will share photos and stories from the event.
There is still time to join us at our fall meeting in Providence, Rhode Island, on October 18 and 19, although time is getting closer to running out (our hotel block closes on September 17, and the last day to register is October 1)! See the Member Dashboard for a preview of meeting activities and for the link …
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