07/13/2026
George Wythe Society member Michael R was recently awarded The Forgotten Patriots and Daughters of Color Scholarship. Michael was presented the scholarship during the Daughters of Color luncheon held during Continental Congress at the Hamilton Hotel in Washington, DC, on June 26, 2026. The Forgotten Patriots and Daughters of Color Scholarship was created to recognize the contributions of underrepresented persons of color who participated in the American Revolution.
This scholarship aims to support young scholars dedicated to academic excellence, leadership, community involvement, and preservation of historical accuracy. A Forgotten Patriot of the American Revolution is defined as an individual who aided in the American quest for independence during the Revolutionary period but is not widely acknowledged in traditional
historical narratives, despite having documented service or support. This scholarship is intended for middle school and high school students of color, or descendants of a Forgotten Patriot, who are enthusiastic about understanding and conveying a comprehensive and inclusive narrative of America.
Applicants were required to submit a 500-word essay on a Forgotten Patriot. Additional criteria for the scholarship included grade point average, teacher recommendation, and personal biography. Michael’s essay on his patriot ancestor, Abraham Brown, who supplied beef to the Continental Army on two occasions, won the first-place prize. The award included a $1,000
scholarship. The newly formed Abraham Brown SAR chapter in New Kent/Charles City is named for his ancestor patriot. The scholarship committee who selected Michael for the award consisted of Dr. Patrician Howard-Chittams, member of Hannah Archer Till DAR Chapter in
Silver Spring, Maryland., and Terri Allen, member of the Harmony Hall DAR Chapter in Maryland.
