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A call to “Remember the Ladies”

Posted on November 1, 2018 by hgeorge

On March 19, 1776, months before our grandfathers declared independence, Abigail Adams wrote to John:  “. . . in the New Code of Laws which I suppose it will be necessary for you to make I desire you would Remember … Continue reading →

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Fall meeting in Connecticut

Posted on August 7, 2018 by hgeorge

The DSDI Fall meeting will be held in Windsor and Litchfield, Connecticut Sept. 28-30.  It will be the Society’s first visit to the area, where we will learn about the Wolcott family.  Oliver Wolcott, one of the four signers from … Continue reading →

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DSDI member composes song about his ancestor

Posted on July 16, 2018 by hgeorge

By David Lewis What do you get when you combine inspirational ideas from four different centuries? Well, when I tried that recently I ended up composing a song honoring my ancestor, Josiah Bartlett, as well as the other signers of … Continue reading →

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Young DSDI members “tap” the Liberty Bell July 4, 2018

Posted on July 6, 2018 by hgeorge
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Enjoying Spring and exploring history at Stratford Hall  

Posted on May 1, 2018 by hgeorge

The glorious Spring weather brought 94 DSDI members and their families to Stratford Hall, Va., April 20-22 to enjoy a weekend full of history and fun. We learned about the Lee family, climbed the chimney, searched for 15-million-year-old fossils, tasted … Continue reading →

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Video of DSDI Annual Congress at Independence Hall, Philadelphia

Posted on August 13, 2017 by hgeorge

A video of the DSDI Annual Congress at Independence Hall in Philadelphia July 4, 2017 may be seen here:  

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DSDI convenes in Philadelphia

Posted on July 29, 2017 by hgeorge

The DSDI Board of Governors met in the Wyndham Hotel in Philadelphia on July 3. Twelve members were in attendance.  The meeting was led by the DSDI President-General Hope Middleton Wood. The board discussed various topics concerning the running of … Continue reading →

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Plaque project completed with 56 markers for Signers

Posted on April 15, 2017 by hgeorge

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 →

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Mr. Jefferson stars at DSDI meeting in Charlottesville

Posted on April 13, 2017 by hgeorge

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 →

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Family visits gravesites of all 56 Signers

Posted on January 14, 2017 by hgeorge

  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 →

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