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The Benjamin Prescott Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution met recently.
The opening ceremony was conducted by Regent Myra Johnston and chaplain Deborah Cenni. The President General's Message discussed keeping '9/11' and to remember the day. Linda Kuzara read The National Defender Proclamation to Constitution Week from Sept. 17-23, celebrating the 250th year of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Secretary Linda Kuzara presented the minutes from the June 2026 meeting. Motion to accept by Elizabeth Sedlmayer, second by Barbara Pietro, approved and filed as written.
Cheryl Smith presented a printed treasurer's report and explained the entries, the report is filed.
Barbara Pietro gave the Registrar Report, with several applications in the works and one sent to Washington for approval, one returned approved and a transfer into the chapter by Janice Dollard.
A recap of the America 250 celebration was held. The chapter hosted a display at the Chautauqua County History Day in August. Barbara Pietro, Elizabeth Sedlmayer, Cheryl Smith, Linda Kuzara, Carol Abell, Kari Wendell and Megan Austin attended. Its display on the Articles of Confederation, the first Constitution of the United States, went on display at the Patterson Library after the History Fair and is now on display at the Barker Library.
Johnston presented a Revolutionary Minute highlighting events that happened this month in the Revolutionary War, including the Sept. 3, 1783, official signing of the Treaty of Paris, formally ending the American Revolutionary War between Britain and the United States; the Sept. 5, 1781, end of the Battle of the Chesapeake won by French Admiral deGrasse for the Revolutionaries, reinforcing the siege on Yorktown enabling Washington to force the British surrender just a few weeks later and effectively ending the major fighting of the American Revolution; and Sept. 22, 1776, when Nathan Hale was executed without trial by the British after he was caught spying on British troops. His last words were, "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country."
Members visited the Maritime Museum in Erie on July 15, with a stop for lunch. On Aug. 26, the chapter had lunch in the Forest Hill Cemetery with our founder Jennie Prescott.
Sandra Haskin presented the Patriotic Minute about Landus Couch, a Revolutionary War Patriot with a DAR marker in Westfield. Couch was 17 when he first enlisted and enlisted three times during the war, later settling in Westfield.
Cenni gave the benediction.
Those who are over the age of 18 and who had an ancestor who fought or gave aid to the soldiers who fought and won the American Revolutionary War are eligible to join. Those interested can call Barbara Pietro at 716-392-1166 or email jbpietro@gmail.com.