Chapter 1734 Meeting-March 18, 2026

Women in front of a classroom overhead screen

Chapter 1734 Secretary Patti Gillespie introduced Melanie Dzwonchyk, Regent of the Howard County Daughters of the American Revolution COL Thomas Dorsey.

Woman beside podium, American flag, and windows in front of a classroom overhead screen

Melanie Dzwonchyk spoke about the DAR and the American Semiquincentennial.

Melanie Dzwonchyk, also described the DAR’s role in promoting and preserving local history.

people in a classroom looking at a slide projection

Melanie Dzwonchyk also shared recent local commemorations.

Slide showing manor home and HoCo250 planning information

HoCo250 Planning is well underway!

Contact information for the Howard County Daughters of the American Revolution COL Thomas Dorsey

Slide with Washington DC tidal basin cherry trees in bloom and the Washington monument

The DAR is actively engaged in celebrating America 250!