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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
Luncheon Meeting
Saturday, November 14, 2009, 11:30 AM
Newark Country Club
300 West Main Street, Newark, Delaware

Program
The British Route Through Delaware ~ Presented by Michael Gallagher, Robert Kirkwood Chapter Historian.

Michael Gallagher presents his research regarding the British Army route through Delaware in 1777 -- from Head of Elk Maryland to the Battle of Brandywine in Pennsylvania.

Luncheon Fare, a choice of:

Chef Salad ~ Ham, Turkey, Swiss, Cheddar, Chopped Bacon, Hard Boiled Eggs, Choice of Dressings.
Smoked Chicken Sandwich ~ Topped with Bourbon Glazed Onion and served on a Kaiser Roll.
Grilled Cheese, Tomato and Basil ~ House made Mozzarella Cheese, Marinated Tomatoes and Fresh Basil, on Italian Bread.
Pulled Pork Sandwich ~ BBQ Rubbed and Slow Roasted Pork, served on a Kaiser Roll.

All sandwiches served with French Fries; All lunches served with coffee, tea, water, soda 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 November 11th.

Questions? Click on Compatriot Eugene Ernst for contact by email.

The Delaware Society
Ratification Day Banquet
The Delaware National Country Club
400 Hercules Road
Wilmington, Delaware
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Reception 6:30 PM, Dinner 7:30 PM

Principal Guest ~ Edward Butler
President General, Sons of the American Revolution

The Delaware Society, Sons of the American Revolution, celebrates the two-hundred and twenty-second anniversary of Delaware's Ratification of the Constitution of the United States of America.

Attire ~ Black Tie Preferred
Military Equivalent and Colonial Dress Welcome

On the Menu
Cream of Mushroom Soup
Garden Salad
Baked Breast of Chicken with Wild Mushroom Marsala Sauce
Green Beans with Roasted Pine Nuts
Baked Potato
Apple Pie a la Mode

RSVP by Tuesday, December 1st, to reserve your place!
Cost: $35.00 per person; $70.00 per couple.
If you would like to be listed as a Sponsor for this event, please include an additional $30.00 with your payment.
If you would like to be listed as a Patron for this event, please include an additional $15.00 with your payment.

Questions?
Click on Compatriot Davis Wright for contact by email.

Other Upcoming Events

Robert Kirkwood Chapter Meeting and Luncheon, Newark, DE, November 14, 2009.
Delaware Society Ratification Day Banquet, Delaware National Country Club, Wilmington, DE, December 5, 2009.
Robert Kirkwood and Peter Jaquett Joint Chapter Meeting, Wilmington, DE, January 9, 2010.

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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