Honoring Our Patriots
This marker commemorates the United States Semiquincentennial and the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The Maryland State Society, NSDAR, placed it in celebration of our country’s founding and the Patriots who fought for our freedom. It honors all those who helped to win the American Revolutionary War including women, people of color, and indigenous peoples, all of whom are underrepresented Patriots.
With Gratitude
The Maryland State Society, NSDAR, acknowledges with gratitude those who made erecting this marker possible including Historic Annapolis, Annapolis Heritage Commission, and Maryland Historical Trust.
The marker was dedicated with support from the following DAR chapters:
Ann Arundel Chapter, NSDAR
Baltimore Chapter, NSDAR
Colonel John Streett Chapter, NSDAR
Colonel Tench Tilghman Chapter, NSDAR
Colonel Thomas Dorsey Chapter, NSDAR
General Smallwood Chapter, NSDAR
Janet Montgomery Chapter, NSDAR
Great Choptank Parish Chapter, NSDAR
Old Kent Chapter, NSDAR
Peggy Stewart Tea Party Chapter, NSDAR
Soldiers Delight-Thomas Johnson Chapter, NSDAR
Daughters of the American Revolution
The largest patriotic women’s service organization in the nation, the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR or DAR) has chapters across the United States and in several foreign countries. DAR members promote historic preservation, education, and patriotism via commemorative events, scholarships, educational initiatives, citizenship programs, and service to both veterans and active duty military.
Visit the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
Visit the Maryland State Society, NSDAR
Contact the MSSDAR America 250! Committee
