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The fall issue of the Spirit of ’76 Magazine has been uploaded to the website. You can view it here.

North Carolina Governor Sheryll Albert and Harry Albert visited New Bern, NC, on August 23 and 24, 2024, to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the New Bern Resolves. The NCSAR, NCSDAR, NCCAR, Saint John’s Lodge No. 3 AF&AM, and other Societies, several Boy Scout troops, the town, state, and county officials participated in the two-day …

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You might be surprised to learn that Providence, Rhode Island (the site of our Fall Meeting), is known as a fantastic place for foodies! Providence is known for many dishes, some of which are mentioned below: For more on the culinary delights Providence offers, see: https://www.goprovidence.com/things-to-do/explore-rhode-island/rhode-island-foods/ Consider joining us in the beautiful and historic seaside …

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My husband and I are looking forward to the upcoming meeting in Providence, RI.  We have been through there several times on our way to Boston and have only seen the highways. The agenda looks wonderful! I recently read a book about Nathanael Greene and his wife Catherine (Caty), so it will be especially interesting …

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Since I joined the DSDI a little over 20 years ago I have attended most of the meetings. This time, I get to add Rhode Island to my list of states that I have visited. This time, I hope to do some searching for ancestors on my wife side. Her great grandparents lived in Taunton, …

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Prior to joining DSDI, I had only traveled to the East Coast to visit Washington D.C. and Boston, Massachusetts. Since becoming a member, I have made it a goal to visit each of the 13 original colonies, and I am making great progress with my list! I downloaded an app that shows my progress using …

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Applications for the DSDI scholarships include an essay written in response to a writing prompt. The scholarship committee reads these essays when reviewing the applications and selecting the winners, but we think more than just the committee should have the opportunity to read what these students have written about the signers. We have added some …

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Join us in the beautiful and historic seaside city of Providence, Rhode Island, for our fall meeting on October 18 and 19. See the Member Dashboard for a preview of meeting activities. Registration is now available. Click here to register. The last day for refunds, minus any PayPal fees, is September 10. If you need assistance with online registration, email [email protected].

During the Society’s annual meeting on July 4, 2024, in the Long Galllery of Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Superintendent of Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia Steven Sims welcomed members and shared that he is a descendant of a Revolutionary War soldier and former commissioned officer in the U.S. Army. National Park Ranger Dave Powers …

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The Society announced the names of 56 scholarship recipients during its annual meeting on July 4, 2024, in the Long Gallery of Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Recipients in attendance at the annual meeting were called to the front of the room to be recognized and applauded. Essays written by some of this year’s recipients …

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