Delaware State Society Daughters of the American Revolution

11/26/2025

The December 1, 2025 deadline is fast approaching! Help honor those who gave all.

Wreaths Across America ("WAA") coordinates wreath-laying ceremonies every December to "Remember, Honor, and Teach" about the sacrifices made by our veterans and their families. Please check out this page to learn how you can help by sponsoring Veterans Remembrance Wreaths or by joining us on Decembe...

11/07/2025

This November, DAR will support the PBS primetime, 6-part, 12-hour documentary series directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt called The American Revolution by becoming a sponsor in 13 PBS markets nationwide. Millions of viewers will see a 15-second DAR video spot “Discover Your Family Story” at the open and close of each episode.

The series follows hundreds of characters through the eight years of the Revolutionary War, using letters from the era, maps, paintings, reenactments, historians’ perspectives and music to tell their story.

• The series incorporates the first-person accounts of almost 200 historical figures. Well-known actors voice personal accounts from George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Abigail Adams, along with early American historian and satirist Mercy Otis Warren, poet Phillis Wheatley and many others.
• Some of the shots involve reenactments and the series filmed at nearly 100 locations over seven years, capturing battlefields, encampments and other historical sites in every season.

Check out the video! And don't forget to tune in!
https://youtu.be/RfZGhhBtiQI

10/02/2025

The Homecoming 250 Parade of Ships will take place on October 9, 2025, along the Delaware River, celebrating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.

When: Thursday, October 9th
Location: Philadelphia, Camden County, NJ

The Homecoming 250 event is a grand celebration marking the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, with a series of festivities scheduled from October 9 to November 10, 2025. The highlight of this celebration will be the Parade of Ships, which will feature a stunning maritime procession of Navy ships and other vessels sailing up the Delaware River, culminating in a ceremonial welcome and the traditional Blessing of the Fleet.

If you would like to watch ships sailing down the Delaware River, the parade of ships will be leaving Philadelphia on October 15th and 16th.

On Thursday morning, spectators will witness a stunning maritime procession as Navy ships and other vessels make their way on the historic Delaware River, arriving in Philadelphia and Camden County, New Jersey, for the celebration.

07/26/2025

A Commemorative Moment
U.S. Army Chaplain Corps’ 250th Anniversary July 29th

07/26/2025

Happy 250th United States Postal Service 🇺🇸

On July 26, 1775, while Delaware was still one of the three lower counties of Pennsylvania and not yet an independent state, a significant event occurred at the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia (approximately 30 miles north of Wilmington, Delaware) Establishment of the U.S. Postal System. 🇺🇸

The Continental Congress established a postal system for the United Colonies and appointed Benjamin Franklin as the first postmaster general. This was a crucial step in building infrastructure for a future independent nation and ensuring communication between those fighting for independence from British rule. 🇺🇸

While this event wasn't directly within Delaware's borders, the proximity of Philadelphia and the participation of Delaware delegates in the Continental Congress highlighted Delaware's involvement in the unfolding events of the American Revolution. 🇺🇸

07/25/2025

On July 25, 1775, several significant events unfolded during the American Revolution.🇺🇸

George Washington issued General Orders addressing the issue of men enlisting in one unit and then deserting to another unit. Also, the Second Continental Congress formally took command of the Continental Army. Additionally, John Dickinson wrote to George Washington, recommending Stephen Moylan, who would later become a key figure in the Continental Army. 🇺🇸

07/24/2025

George Washington's General Orders on July 24, 1775, addressed crucial issues regarding the Continental Army's discipline and sanitation.
He reprimanded officers and soldiers for leaving their posts without relief and warned sentinels not to stop generals.🇺🇸

To improve visibility, Major Generals were ordered to wear broad purple ribbons.
Washington also demanded returns of the sick and sought better sanitation and medical oversight in the army. 🇺🇸

General Schuyler sent a small scouting party led by Major John Brown into Canada to gather intelligence about Montreal and the attitudes of the Canadians regarding support for an invasion. 🇨🇦

Georgia Chooses Delegates for Continental Congress. They would arrive in Philadelphia the following month. 🇺🇸

These events reflect the atmosphere in the colonies in July 1775, as preparations for potential war and concerns about military readiness intensified.🇺🇸

07/23/2025

On July 23, 1775, George Washington issued General Orders regarding the fortification of redoubts and lines, emphasizing the need to repair and defend their entrances. Additionally, a soldier named John Davis was acquitted of desertion charges by a General Court Martial. Separately, John Adams wrote a letter to his wife, Abigail, on the same day, discussing the state of the Continental Congress and the ongoing conflict with Great Britain. 🇺🇸

07/18/2025

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07/18/2025

On July 18, 1775, the Second Continental Congress continued its efforts to organize the Continental Army and manage the ongoing conflict with Great Britain. They were focused on directing the war effort, supporting delegated powers in various departments, promoting religious freedom, and advocating for decentralized governance in the colonies. The Congress also addressed the need for securing the friendship of the Six Nations of Indians and debated the formation and organization of a democratically organized militia.

Recognizing the potential importance of Native American tribes, the Continental Congress sent a message to the Six Nations, aiming to secure their neutrality in the conflict. The message, translated by Reverend Samuel Kirkland, emphasized the colonists' desire for peace and requested that the tribes not take up arms against them.

Pressed to join one side or the other, the Tuscarora and the Oneida sided with the colonists, while the Mohawk, Seneca, Onondaga, and Cayuga remained loyal to Great Britain, with whom they had stronger relationships. Supporting either side in the Revolutionary War was a complicated decision.

Following the American Revolution, the Six Nations Confederacy (Haudenosaunee) faced significant challenges and divisions due to their involvement on opposing sides of the conflict. The Mohawk, Seneca, Cayuga, and Onondaga largely allied with the British, while the Oneida and Tuscarora supported the Americans. This division led to internal strife and ultimately resulted in land cessions and displacement for many members of the Confederacy.

07/15/2025

On July 15, 1775, George Washington, in his capacity as Commander-in-chief of the Continental Army, issued General Orders at his Cambridge headquarters. These orders focused on various aspects of the war effort, including identifying skilled whaleboat operators for harbor patrols, emphasizing the removal and purchase of livestock to deny supplies to the British, and demanding the completion of defensive fortifications. Additionally, reports of soldiers fraternizing with the enemy were addressed, with strict prohibitions against such behavior. Meanwhile, General Schuyler was dealing with chaos at Fort Ticonderoga and the threat of Loyalist-backed Indian attacks in Tryon County, New York. 🇺🇸