The Jeptha Abbott Chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution recently held a sold-out fashion show and spring luncheon at the Aronimink Golf Club.
Organized by the chapter’s Junior members, aged 18 to 35, and event chair Leila Gresh, the event drew over 100 to watch DAR members model fashions from J. McLaughlin.
Guests also shopped from local vendors and participated in basket raffles.
Further from a DAR press release:
The proceeds will benefit the DAR’s American Indian Schools and Scholarships. The DAR supports the education of Native American youth by providing scholarships and supporting institutions like Bacone College in Muskogee, Oklahoma — the oldest continuing institution of higher learning in the state — and Chemawa Indian School in Salem, Oregon.
During the luncheon, Marilyn Konicky, state chair of the American Indian Committee, awarded Jeptha Abbott with the Outstanding American Indian Chapter award.
Caroline Purtill took the Oath of Membership, while Betsy Bacon and Patsy Jones were celebrated for their 40 years of membership in the DAR.
Additionally, Virginia Gresh received the Outstanding Junior Award from the Jeptha Abbott Chapter.
Notable attendees included State Junior Membership Chair Colleen Hogan, 2024 Outstanding Junior Michelle Bradley, and 2023 Outstanding Junior Leila Gresh.
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution is a women’s service organization whose members can trace their lineage to an individual who contributed to securing American independence during the Revolutionary War.
Over one million members have joined the organization since its founding in 1890. Visit www.dar.org.
Named after Jeptha Abbott, a Revolutionary War soldier, the Wayne-based DAR chapter was founded on Nov. 18, 1929, by Elizabeth Abigail Ransley. Now, more than 200 Jeptha Abbott members continue the tradition of helping to educate children, preserve the nation’s history and champion patriotism.
To learn more about Jeptha Abbott DAR membership, visit www.jacdar.org.
