America 250 Events for Maria Jefferson Chapter, NSDAR, 2026-2027
The Best Richardson African Diaspora Literature & Culture Museum in cooperation with St Augustine America 250 and the Community Foundation of Northeast Florida welcome a performance by the the McIntosh Gullah Geechee Ring Shouters, May 10, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. Join us as we commemorate St Augustine History Week by traveling back to our City’s diverse roots. Family Fun activities will be presented by the Maria Jefferson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Bring the children and learn about Gullah Geechee weaving. Make a basket or a freedom button.
St. Augustine America 250 website link
Above pictured: Members of the Maria Jefferson NSDAR, St Augustine, Florida pose with new banner unveiled for America 250!
Above to the left:The American Battlefield Trust joined the Maria Jefferson, Sofia Fleming and Ponte Vedra Chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution in placing the American Revolution Experience on exhibit at the Oldest House Museum at the St. Augustine Historical Society. From January 31-February 21
Above to the right: On February 8th, 2025, at The Oldest House Museum, our Chapter of the NSDAR dedicated the St. Augustine Liberty Tree with members of the Sons of the American Revolution.
Below, Pop Up Activity Table downtown on March 29, 2025. The goal was to teach guests about America’s Liberty Symbols. After hearing stories about the Liberty Bell, the Bald Eagle, the Liberty Tree and the Rattlesnake, visitors drew their own freedom symbol. Then, they took their artwork and made buttons. We thank our partners and partnerships with Ximenez Fatio House, the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Community Foundation of NE Florida.
Chapter Programs and Events for 2026-2027
January 2026
- Jan. 14, 1pm, Chapter Meeting, featured speaker, Tracy Suarez, “My Patriot, Rosanna Waters Farrow”
February 2026
- Feb. 11, 1pm Chapter Meeting, featured speaker, Robert Ryals, “Rev. William Martin and the Battle of Waxhaws, SC”
- Feb. 14, Delivery of Valentines for Veterans
- Feb. 28, NEFL Regents Council Washington’s Birthday Luncheon
- Feb. 28, SAR/Wm Bartram DAR Liberty Tree Dedication
March 2026
- Mar. 5-8, State Conference
- Mar. 11, 1pm, Chapter Meeting, featured speaker, Dr. Leslee Keys, “Women in the Revolution”
- Mar. 14, Last Naval Battle of the Revolution
- Mar. 28, 249th Anniversary of the Battle of Thomas Creek
April 2026
- Apr. 8, 4:30 pm, Chapter Meeting, Awards Ceremony
- TBA Arbor Day Cleanup
May 2026
- May 1, National Day of Prayer
- May 13, 1:00 pm, Annual Chapter Meeting
- May 22, “Flags In”, St Augustine National Cemetery
- May 25, Memorial Day
- May 26, “Flags Out”, St Augustine National Cemetery
June 2026
- June 14, 1:00 pm Flag Day , VFW 6184 US – 1 South
July 2026
- July 2 – SANC @2:00 pm Flags in
- July 6 – SANC 1000 Flags out
- July 8@5:00 Ximinez-Fatio House, 20 Aviles St. – Celebration of the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence. The procession begins in the Plaza at 5:00, with the ceremony beginning at 5:30
- July 18th- 10:00 am, 2340 A1A South St. Augustine Beach Liberty Tree Dedication.
August 2026
- Aug. 4, 236th Anniversary of the Coast Guard
- Aug. 12, DAR Social, 4:30 pm
- Aug. 15, Seminole War Commemoration Parade, 9:45 am, St. Francis Barracks Remembrance Ceremony, 10 am, St. Augustine National Cemetery
- Aug. 20, Naturalization Ceremony, Jacksonville Courthouse
September 2026
- Sept. 10-13, Fall Forum
- Sept. 11, 9/11 Remembrance Day Ceremony, 8:30 am, Fire Station 1
- Sept. 16, Florida National Guard birthday
- Sept. 17, Constitution Day “Ringing of the Bells”
- Sept. 18, 79th Anniversary of the US Air Force
- Sept. 19, NEFL Regents Council “Constitution Week” Luncheon
- Sept. 19, National POW/MIA Recognition Day
- Sept. 19, First Coast Honor Flight Orientation
October 2026
- Oct. 3, First Coast Honor Flight
- Oct. 11, DAR National Day of Service
- Oct. 13, 251st Anniversary of US Navy
- Oct. 14, Chapter Meeting, 1 pm, featured speaker, Dr. Leslee Keys, “Founding Mothers and Revolutionary Women“
- Oct. 17, Patriot Remembrance Day, 11:30 am, Tolomato Cemetery
- Oct. 24 , First Coast Honor Flight Reunion
- Oct. 28 , First Responder Day
November 2026
- Nov. 10, 251st Anniversary of US Marine Corps
- Nov. 10, Delivery of Veterans Bags
- Nov. 10, Veterans Day Ceremony, 11 am, Anastasia Baptist Church
- Nov. 11, Chapter meeting,1 pm, featured speaker, Nick Celentano, “New York City Policeman Remembers 9/11”
- Nov. TBA, Pinehurst/San Sebastian Cemeteries Cleanup
December 2026
- Dec. 5, Colonial Night Watch Parade, 6 pm, Castillo de San Marcos
- Dec. 12, Holiday Party and Live Auction, 11am-2pm, Memorial Presbyterian Church
- Dec. 19, Wreaths Across America, 10 am, St. Augustine National Cemetery
- Dec. 19, Wreaths Across America, TBA, Pinehurst/San Sebastian Cemeteries
- Dec. 20, 7th Anniversary of US Space Force
January 2027
- Jan. 13, Chapter meeting, 1 pm, featured speaker, Kay Yarborough, “Everglade Plume
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