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Registration has closed for our Fall Meeting

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.

Time is Running Out to Attend the DSDI Fall Meeting!

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…

Fall Issue of Spirit of ’76 Magazine Now on Website

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

Fall Meeting Preview: Foodies Love Providence

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…

Fall Meeting Testimonials: Chance to Visit History After Reading It

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…

Fall Meeting Testimonials: Opportunity to Search for Ancestors

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…

Fall Meeting Testimonials: One State Closer to Completing Goal

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…

Scholarship Recipients’ Essays Added to Website

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…

Registration is Open for the Fall Meeting in Providence, RI!

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…

Video: National Park Service Superintendent and Park Ranger Welcome DSDI Members During Annual Meeting

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…