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John Hart Committee Releases Documentary About Signer’s Life

The John Hart Memorial Committee was formed after having received funds from Lynda Dresser’s Trust with the purpose to honor Signer John Hart, she was a direct line descendant and member of DSDI. If you have followed the progress this…

Anne Clark Hooper Bio Temporarily Removed from Website

The biography of Anne Clark, the wife of Signer William Hooper, had to be removed from the website temporarily. It will be restored shortly.

Anne Clark Hooper Bio Added to Website

The biography of Anne Clark, the wife of Signer William Hooper, has been added to the website. You can read it here.

Registration Closed for Fall Meeting

Registration is now closed for the DSDI fall meeting. If you would like to be added to the waitlist in case we receive a cancellation, send an email to [email protected]. The last day to request a refund, minus PayPal fees, is…

America 250 Challenge Coins Temporarily Out of Stock

A big thank you to all members who have purchased America 250 Challenge Coins! They have been so popular, we have exhausted our supply temporarily. We will let you know when the coins are back in stock.

Governor At Large Attends Plaque Dedication in Noblesville, Indiana

On July 26, Governor at Large and Signers Wives Biographies and Plaques Chair Dr. Shirley Hunter Smith had the privilege of laying a DSDI wreath at the dedication of a plaque honoring the 15 known Revolutionary War patriots buried in…

Fall Issue of Spirit of ’76 Magazine Now on Website

If you would like to see a preview of the fall issue of Spirit of ’76 magazine before it arrives in your mailbox, it has been uploaded to the website. You can view it here. If you are a digital subscriber, it will be…

Virginia Governor Represents DSDI at 250th Commemoration of Beeline March

Virginia Governor Stephanie Nelson was honored to represent the DSDI at the 250th commemoration of the Beeline March of Daniel Morgan in Winchester, Virginia. You can read more about the Beeline March at this website: https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/841123/beeline-march-to-cambridge-national-guard-roots-of-armys-founding/

Register Now for Fall DSDI Meeting

We hope that you will join us for the fall DSDI meeting. Meeting hosts Sheryll Albert and Nancy Wark have planned activities showcasing the history of the charming locale. Meeting registration is now open. Visit the Member Dashboard for the…

Past President General Bruce Laubach Attends Battle of Green Spring Commemoration

On July 5th, Bruce Laubach represented the DSDI at the SAR Commemoration of the Battle of Green Spring. This battle took place near Jamestown on July 6, 1781. This was a failed attempt by Cornwallis to capture Lafayette. It was…