Maj William Thomas, NSDAR

06/14/2026

Happy Flag Day! (Fly your flag!)

04/24/2026

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04/20/2026

We are proud to share a little more about our America 250 marker celebration. Thank you to The BayNet for joining us all day, taking some great photos, and helping us spread the word about St. George Island.

New DAR marker honors Maryland’s only Revolutionary War battle at St. George Island during America 250 commemoration.

04/16/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the America 250! Marker Dedication commemorating the Battle of St. George Island.

It was an honor to gather with our community, partners, and friends to recognize this important moment in our nation’s history and ensure its story is preserved for generations to come.

We are deeply grateful to all who participated and helped make the day so special.

04/11/2026

Join us tomorrow!

The America 250! Marker Dedication Ceremony will take place at St. George Island as part of the Rebels & Redcoats Weekend.

🕐 1:00 p.m.
📍 St. George Island Improvement Association

All are welcome—we look forward to sharing this meaningful moment of remembrance with our community.

04/07/2026

Preparations are underway for the America 250! Marker Dedication at St. George Island!

From coordinating participants to adding small touches that make the day special (like planting some flowers), our chapter is looking forward to commemorating this historic moment with our community.

We hope to see you there as we honor Maryland’s Revolutionary War history together.

📅 Sunday, April 12
🕐 1:00 p.m.

04/02/2026

Did you know?

The Battle of St. George Island is the only Revolutionary War battle fought on Maryland soil.

On April 12, we will gather to honor that history and recognize the individuals connected to this important moment in our nation’s founding.

We hope you’ll join us for this meaningful dedication ceremony.

📅 Sunday, April 12
🕐 1:00 p.m.
📍 St. George Island

03/30/2026

Join us for a special commemorative event as part of the Rebels & Redcoats Weekend in St. Mary's County

On Sunday, April 12 at 1:00 p.m., the Major William Thomas Chapter, NSDAR will host an America 250! Marker Dedication Ceremony at St. George Island.

This ceremony honors the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of St. George Island—the only Revolutionary War battle fought in Maryland.

All are welcome to attend as we remember and recognize this important piece of our shared history.

📍 St. George Island Improvement Association - shuttles available from Rebels & Redcoats
🕐 1:00 p.m.

03/26/2026

So exciting!! Our chapter was well represented at the 121st Maryland State Conference last weekend at the Turf Valley Resort in Ellicott City.

Our Regent received awards and praise from the State Regent, Liz Deering! Well done, Stacey Park!

We're super proud of our chapter's Ourstanding Junior, Katrynna Trost, for paging again this year.

It was an honor for Stacey Panei to be a speaker at one of the afternoon presentations.

Thanks to Karli Trost for volunteering at the Registration Table.

Lisa Conley and Pam Ellis were able to join us for afternoon sessions and luncheons.

The entire conference was filled with patriotism, enthusiasm, and lots of inspiration!

11/27/2025

We are heartbroken over the loss of a dear member of our chapter, Shelby Smith Palmer Guazzo. She has been an active member of our DAR chapter for 36 years.

The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County have ordered the Maryland State and St. Mary’s County flags to be flown at half-staff in St. Mary’s County, in remembrance of Shelby P. Guazzo, who passed away on November 24, 2025. She served as a Commissioner of St. Mary’s County from 1998–2002. The State of Maryland and St. Mary’s County flags will remain lowered in St. Mary’s County until sunset on the day of her interment, December 5, 2025, in honor of her service to the people of St. Mary’s County.

June 7, 1941 - November 24, 2025