Erasmus Perry Chapter, NSDAR

At the May Erasmus Perry Chapter meeting, we had the author of the historical biography The Pursuit speak to our chapter and guests from other chapters about their book, along with a fascinating visual presentation focusing on the Revolutionary War period.  

In May, members of the Erasmus Perry Chapter donated their time to help the Warrior Canine Connection.

In March, a member of the Erasmus Perry Chapter spoke to the group about their career in the Military serving in a military band. Along with a visual presentation, there was also a wonderful musical performance. 

The Erasmus Perry Chapter collected donations for the DAR Project Patriot Committee Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Wish list. The chapter was able to collect two boxes worth of food and personal hygiene products to donate.

The Erasmus Perry Chapter, NSDAR, was well represented at the Maryland State Society, NSDAR, National Defense Luncheon this year where a Lieutenant General of the United States Marine Corps was a speaker.

The Erasmus Perry Chapter, NSDAR, along with seven other Maryland NSDAR chapters participated in the Bethesda Veterans’ Day Ceremony.

In November, we attended a dedication ceremony held by other Maryland chapters at the Monocracy Cemetery honoring eight Revolutionary War patriots buried there.

In October, we had a wonderful speaker come to talk to us about the American Revolution. She specifically touched on aspects of the part Maryland played in the American Revolution. 

In September, our chapter joined with several others at Poolesville Day Festival to educate others on the history of the Flag of the United States of America and women in American Revolutionary history.  

In June our chapter was hosted by the United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO) at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for our end of the year potluck meeting. Great food, a lovely venue, and wonderful conversation. 

In May, members and their spouses enjoyed a Spring outing to the Clara Barton House in Glen Echo, Maryland. After a guided tour through the house by local Park Rangers, members went to a local restaurant for a nice meal and some lively conversation.

The State President of the Maryland State Society of the Children of the American Revolution (C.A.R.) came to speak with us about what the C.A.R. is doing. It was a lovely, music-filled, presentation as their current message is Play it Loud. He was a great trumpet player. 

Four of our members attended the Maryland State Society,  NSDAR, holiday party. It was a wonderful event with silent auctions, bid a basket, and yummy holiday food.