The Jepta Abbott branch of the American Revolutionary Daughter Association recently held a sold-out fashion show and a spring luncheon at Aronimink Golf Club.
Hosted by junior members of the chapter ages 18-35 and event chair Leila Gresh, the event brought in over 100 people and saw DAR members model J. McLaughlin’s fashion.
Guests also shopped from local vendors and took part in the basket raffle.
From the DAR press release:
The proceeds benefit DAR’s American Indian schools and scholarships. DAR supports the education of Native American youth by providing scholarships and support institutions such as Bacon College in Muscogee, Oklahoma (the state’s oldest continuing institution of higher education) and Chica Wine Dian School in Salem, Oregon.
During the luncheon, Marilyn Conicki, the state chairperson of the American Indian Commission, was awarded the Outstanding American Indian Chapter Award for Jepta Abbott.
Caroline Partill took the vows of membership, and Betsy Bacon and Patsy Jones were celebrated with DAR’s 40-year membership.
Additionally, Virginia Gresh received an outstanding junior award from the Jepta Abbott branch.
Notable attendees include Colleen Hogan, the state junior membership chair, excellent junior Michelle Bradley in 2024, and excellent junior Leila Gresh in 2023.
The Daughters of the National Association of the American Revolution are women’s services organizations that can trace the lineage to individuals who helped ensure America’s independence during the Revolutionary War.
Since its founding in 1890, more than one million members have joined the organization. Please visit www.dar.org.
The Wayne-based Dahl branch, named after Jepta Abbott, a revolutionary war soldier, was founded on November 18, 1929 by Elizabeth Abigail Ransley. Today, more than 200 Jeptha Abbott members continue their tradition of helping children educate their children, protect the country’s history and advocate for patriotism.
For more information about Jeptha Abbott Dar membership, please visit www.jacdar.org.
