DAR Colonel David Hall Chapter Hosts Genealogy Speaker Series at Lewes Library to Honor America’s 250th Anniversary

Lewes, DE, – The Colonel David Hall Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will host a special speaker series at the Lewes Public Library as part of its ongoing efforts to commemorate the upcoming 250th anniversary of the founding of the U.S.

The second program in the series will take place  Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. and will feature Joe Sullivan of the Delaware Public Archives, who will offer expert insights on lesser-known resources for researching family trees, including  supply tax records, oaths of allegiance, and pay schedules that may identify women and African or Native Americans who contributed to the revolutionary cause.

Seating is limited, and those wishing to attend should register by emailing Mary Alice Kelly at makelly.dar@gmail.com no later than Saturday, September 27 with name, phone number and email address.

Chapter Sponsorship of Ancestry.com@ Lewes Library

As part of its 250th anniversary initiatives, the Chapter recently procured the Library Edition license to Ancestry.com, now available at the Lewes Library at no charge to the public. Community members are encouraged to take advantage of this resource to explore their family histories.  Genealogists from the DAR chapter will be available following Mr. Sullivan’s presentation to assist attendees with research on the Ancestry platform.

“The upcoming 250th anniversary is not only an opportunity to celebrate America’s founding, but also to reflect on the diverse stories and contributions that shaped our nation,” said Beth Bowersock, Colonel David Hall Chapter Regent.  “Through this series, we hope to inspire curiosity and learning while offering meaningful tools for genealogical research.”