Every meeting of the Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence is filled with fellowship, education, and memories to be made and shared.
If you are a current member, plan ahead to join us at one or more upcoming meetings. If you’re not yet a member, we invite you to apply.
For over 115 years, meetings of the Society in a historic location have been the most important and intimate means for creating and maintaining the bond that exists among members of the Society, their families, and friends.
Three meetings are held each year—a fall meeting in a northern colony, a spring meeting in a southern colony, and the Annual Meeting on July 4th in Philadelphia.
Attendees enjoy camaraderie with like-minded individuals who are interested in learning more about the founding and history of our great country.
Charleston, South Carolina
Sixty DSDI members and guests gathered in Charleston, South Carolina, April 19 and 20, for the spring meeting. Attendees arriving early attended a plaque dedication honoring Signer Arthur Middleton and enjoyed a free pass for the day at Middleton Place. Friday evening, attendees celebrated at a formal welcome dinner at an exclusive location where they had a chance to get to know each other during the ice breaker bingo game and later enjoyed a surf and turf dinner of salmon and steak. Saturday morning, the group explored the Heyward-Washington House and enjoyed a box lunch and annual meeting at St. Michael’s Church. Tour Guide Tommy Dew led the group on a walking tour of historic Charleston that ended at St. Philip’s Church. Saturday evening, everyone enjoyed a taste of the low country dinner at our host hotel while listening to guest speaker former Charleston Mayor and DSDI member John Tecklenburg.
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
About 40 DSDI members and guests gathered in Lancaster, Penn., October 13 and 14, for the fall meeting. It was a fun-filled weekend of fellowship and history! Attendees enjoyed a welcome banquet at the host hotel Friday night and boarded the bus on Saturday morning to explore the colonial complex in York. After visiting the complex, which included the replica courthouse where the Articles of Confederation were signed, the group enjoyed a lunch meeting at Roosevelt Tavern. After lunch, the group trekked to the gravesites of James and Eleanor Smith and Philip Livingston for brief commemoration ceremonies. Saturday night concluded the festivities with a formal banquet, the society’s traditional roll call, and guest speaker.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Information on our annual meeting in Philadelphia can be found on the Members Only page.
Edenton, North Carolina
Fifty DSDI members, spouses and guests enjoyed a wonderful weekend April 21-22 in Edenton, N.C., a place full of colonial and revolutionary history.