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The General Perry Benson Chapter recently celebrated their 40th
anniversary as a Chapter in the Maryland State Daughter’s of the American Revolution. At their May luncheon, held on the 11th of May
2005, at the Talbot Country Club, Easton, Maryland, many members and honored guests took
part in a lovely luncheon. Included in the
program was a welcome to new members and transfers, memorials for those members lost this
past year and recognition for those celebrating membership milestones. This was also the time that new officers were
installed for the 2005-2007 term.
This Chapter was formed on April 17, 1965. Since inception, there have been three other
Chapters that have united with the General Perry Benson Chapter. The Colonel William Richardson Chapter, Denton,
Maryland in 1985, Major Samuel Turbutt Wright Chapter, Centreville, Maryland in 1987 and
the Dorset Chapter, Cambridge, Maryland in 1995.
This combined group has developed into a strong and dynamic Chapter. Here are a few of the Chapter’s
accomplishments:
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First meeting held in June of 1965 |
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Dedication and unveiling of plaque at Newcomb in honor
of General Perry Benson – June 6, 1965 |
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Rededication of the plaque to celebrate General Perry
Benson’s birthday during Talbot County’s Bicentennial – August 6, 1976 |
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Hostess Chapter for Maryland State Chairman’s
Meeting since 1971 |
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Annual Constitution Week display at Talbot County
Library |
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Benefactor to Nursing Students Scholarship since 1972 |
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Graveside ceremony to mark the grave of General Perry
Benson – May 1983 |
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Dedication and unveiling of plaque at
“Wheatlands”, General Perry Benson’s birthplace |
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Regent cleans gravestone of Col. Tench Tilghman |
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Presentation of flags that have flown over the US
Capitol to Boy Scout troops, libraries and schools. |
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Grave markings of beloved members |
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Presented awards for American History Essay recipients,
Good Citizen’s and for JROTC |
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Annually contributes material good and monetary support
to DAR approved schools |
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Tree plantings to mark special events and to promote
conservation |
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Sponsored recipient of the NSDAR Conservation Medal |
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Participates in the Annual Graveside Ceremonies for
William Paca in connection with Fourth of July Celebrations |
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American History First Place State Winner – 2005 |
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Outstanding Achievement Award in DAR service for
Veterans – Eastern Division 2004/2005 |
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Outstanding Membership Achievement Award for largest
increase in New Members by application – #1 in Eastern Division 2004/2005 |
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Largest Chapter in the state of Maryland with 120
members |
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Annual Spring Luncheon – State and National
Officers are always our Honored Guests |
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Without a doubt, best press coverage on the Shore! |
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