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Delaware Society Board of Managers Approves New DESSAR Logo

A new DESSAR logo was requested by a motion that passed in a State Board of Managers Meeting last April. State President Davis Wright and the Board of Managers met with Chris Rennie to share ideas for a new logo. Preliminary designs were presented to the Board on July 11th. On July 22nd the Board overwhelmingly voted in favor to adopt this new logo.

The Delaware Society, Sons of the American Revolution Logo (Copy Right ~ the Delaware Society)

The new DESSAR logo features Caesar Rodney on his ride to Philadelphia to vote for Independence in 1776.

Top A Book on Col. John Haslet

John Haslet was born and educated in northern Ireland. He emigrated to America and settled in Dover (now the capital of Delaware) serving as a pastor and physician. In anticipation of possible conflict with Great Britain the newly-formed state of Delaware raised a regiment. Haslet trained it well, and Haslet's Regiment fought valiently at the battles of Long Island and White Plains. Haslet was shot and killed while rallying the American troops at the battle of Princeton on January 3, 1777. His regiment became the Delaware Continentals, which continued his tradition of courage and tenacity throughout the war. Author Fred B. Walters has written the first book ever about this hero of the American Revolution. The book is described further at John Haslet, A Useful One (Bookmasters, Mansfield OH, 2005)

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Events

Major Robert Kirkwood Chapter
Meeting and Luncheon
Saturday, September 11, 2010, 11:30 AM
Newark Country Club
300 West Main Street, Newark, Delaware

Program
"Washington was a Fireman!", Presented by John R. Porter, Historian, and Fireman with the Wilmington Fire Department.

Among his many important duties, being a Volunteer Fireman was taken very seriously by George Washington. See this presentaton to learn more about firefighting in Colonial American and in the United States.

Luncheon Fare ~ a Choice of:
Chef Salad - Ham, Turkey, Swiss, Cheddar, Bacon, Hard Boiled Eggs with Dressing;
Smoked Chicken Sandwich, Topped with Bourbon Glazed Onions, Served on a Kaiser Roll;
Grilled Mozzarella Cheese, Marinated Ttomatoes, Fresh Basil, Served on Italian Bread;
BBQ Rubbed and Slow Roasted Pulled Pork Sandwich, Served on a Kaiser Roll.

All sandwiches served with French Fries; All lunches served with coffee, tea, water, and desert.

Price: $20.00 Per Person (payable to Major Robert Kirkwood Chapter DESSAR). Price includes gratuity and service charges.

Please send reservations and luncheon fees to: Treasurer Eugene Ernst, 204 Mercury Road, Newark, Delaware, 19711, by Wednesday September 8.

Questions? Click on Compatriot Roger Steiner for contact by email.

Other Upcoming Events

Major Robert Kirkwood Chapter Luncheon Meeting, Newark, DE, September 11, 2010.
Constitution Day Luncheon Meeting, Dover, DE, September 18, 2010.
National Leadership Training Meeting, Louisville, KY, September 23, 2010.
Major Robert Kirkwood Chapter Luncheon Meeting, Newark, DE, November 13, 2010.
Ratification Day Banquet, Wilmington, DE, December 4, 2010.
Joint Kirkwood and Jaquett Chapter Meeting, Wilmington, DE, January 8, 2011.
George Washington's Birthday Celebration, New Castle, DE, February 19, 2011.
Major Robert Kirkwood Chapter Annual Meeting and Luncheon, Newark, DE, March 12, 2011.
National Leadership Training Meeting, Louisville, KY, March 18, 2011.
Delaware Society Annual Meeting, Dover, DE, April 19, 2011.

Re-enactments of the Battle of Cooch's Bridge

While previous re-enactments have been held near the original site, the limited space and lack of camping facilities has made it hard to attract large numbers of re-enactors. This year the Brigade of the American Revolution (BAR) has planned a large-scale effort for the Brandywine Creek State Park (on Rt 100. 6 miles NW of the Pennsylvania Ave exit from I-95 in Wilmington DE).

Victory at Yorktown

The 225th anniversary of this siege was celebrated in 2006. The British army under Gen. Cornwallis surrendered to the allied armies under Gen. Washington of the United States of America and General Rochambeau of the Kingdom of France.

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