FREDONIA – The Benjamin Prescott Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution met recently at the Barker Library in Fredonia with seven members present.

The Opening Ceremony was conducted by Regent Myra Johnston and former chaplain Lisa Sedlemayer as Deborah Cenni, present chaplain, was absent. The President General’s Message was about Continental Congress, featuring Patti LaBelle in concert in June.

The National Defender was read by Linda Kuzara about “Sargent Reckless” a decorated mare (female horse) in the Korean War. She carried ammunition and wounded soldiers up and down the mountain. She was wounded twice and received two Purple Hearts. There is a bronze statue in her honor at the National Museum of the Marines in Quantico, Va..

Secretary Linda Kuzara presented the minutes from the April 2026 meeting. Cheryl Smith, the new treasurer, was inducted. Barbara Pietro gave the Registrar Report, with several applications in the works and one sent to Washington for approval.

A discussion about the chapter’s America 250 celebration was held. Members discussed hosting a project/display at the Chautauqua County History Day in August. Barbara Pietro, Elizabeth Sedlmayer, Cheryl Smith, Myra Johnston, Linda Kuzara and Megan Austin met and are working on the project and supplies are in.

Johnston presented a Revolutionary Minute highlighting events that happened this month in the Revolutionary War. June 14th, 1775, Flag Day and US Army Birthday. June 17, 1775, the Battle of Bunker Hill.

Decisions were made about summer events and we are planning a trip and lunch to Erie to visit the Maritime Museum and boat ride on July 15, with a stop for lunch. A museum tour and lunch in the cemetery for August 26.

The next meeting will be June 4 at the Patterson Library in Westfield at 4 p.m. Dinner will follow at the Bark House. Call, text or email Myra Johnston for reservation by June 1.

Those who are over 18 years of age and had an ancestor who fought or gave aid to the brave soldiers that fought and won the American Revolutionary War and would like to join can call Barbara Pietro at 716-392-1166 or email jbpietro@gmail.com.