How to Join
Any man of the age of eighteen years, of good moral character and reputation and a citizen of the United States.
Who is lineally descended in the male line of either parent, from an ancestor who settled in any of the Colonies now included in the United States of America prior to 13 May 1657.
Background
™ During the first half of the 17th century, a great migration of colonists set out from Europe to seek freedom in a new land. In tiny ships they crossed the gray Atlantic to carve out settlements on the east coast of what is now the United States.
Membership
™ Any man of the age of 18 years, of good moral character and reputation, and a citizen of the United States, who is lineally descended, in the male line of either parent, from an ancestor who settled in any of the colonies...
District of Columbia Society of the
Order of Founders and Patriots of America
Fall 2012 Bulletin
The Order of the Founders and Patriots in the District of Columbia held its 87th Annual Meeting on March 10, 2012 at the Columbia Country Club in Chevy Chase, Maryland. The guest of honor was Ms. Daisy Crowley representing the District of Columbia Chapter of the Daughters, Founders and Patriots of America. The Associates and guests listened to guest speaker, Mr. John Marshall, Director of Guest Relations, Historic Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens speaking on “The Legacy of George Washington.” Mr. Marshall, who has become a student of George Washington by working on-site at the estate, gave the att endees his unique and exceedingly entertaining perspecti ve on the role of Mount Vernon in the life of General Washington. A special 86th annual Anniversary Dinner for the District of Columbia Society will be held on Friday, November 9, 2012 at the Cosmos Club in Washington, DC. Att endees will include not only DC Society Associates and guests, but also officers of the Order who will be meeting in Washington that weekend. In addition, members of the DC Chapter of the Daughters, Founders and Patriots of America are invited. The guest speaker will be Mr. Richard Pickering, Deputy Director of Plimoth Plantation, who is a recognized expert on 17th century colonial history and also a dynamic and highly entertaining speaker.
Registrar
Barry Howard
2603 Sykesville Rd
Westminister, MD 21157
443-939-2986
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Governor
Timothy Finton
5818 Ogden Ct
Bethesda, MD 20816-1263
301-263-0694
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