Jeptha Abbott, Great Valley DAR chapters to dedicate marker
In preparation for the nation’ s Semi qu in centennial, theJep th a Abbott and Great Valley Chapters of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution are collaborating to unveil a DAR “America 250! Patriots Marker” on March 26 at 11 a.m. at Historic Waynesborough, the house museum of General Anthony Wayne, 2049 Waynesborough Road, Paoli.
United States Semiqu in centennial Commission member Lynn Forney Young who is also a national honorary president general of the DAR will lead the ceremony.
Also participating are Pennsylvania DAR State Regent Marguerite Fritsch; Jeptha Abbott DAR Regent Teri Fischer; Great Valley DAR Regent Lynn O’Brien; and Kayla Anthony, executive director; The Philadelphia Society for the Preservation of Landmarks (PhilaLandmarks), the organization that has been administering, preserving, and supporting Historic Waynesborough since 1980.
The 250th anniversary of America’s independence is in 2026.
In anticipation, Congress established the U.S. Semiqu in centennial Commission to plan and orchestra te America 250, with the goal of leading the nation in commemorating the anniversary.
The DAR is an official partner with America250.
The agreement outlines several initiatives developed by the DAR to honor Revolutionary War patriots, engage youth through contests and educational programming, and support efforts to better tell the story of underrepresented and diverse patriots who helped to win the American War of Independence.
As part of this partnership, the DAR established its America 250! Committee to collaborate with our nation and state’s America250 and America250PA celebrations.
The DAR Revolutionary Patriots Marker program honors the memory of the men and women who secured American independence through their service and sacrifice during the Revolutionary War.
The program also raises appreciation of our patriots’ sacrifices.
The DAR’s goal is to place at least one marker in every state in advance — and in celebration — of the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary.
With the addition of Historic Waynesborough, there will be eight markers in Pennsylvania thus far: Washington Crossing Historic
Park, Bucks County; General Richard Butler Home, Butler;
Paoli Battlefield, Malvern; Christ Church Burial Ground, Philadelphia; Courthouse Square, Scranton; Old Eagle School Cemetery, Wayne; and the Colonial Courthouse, York.