I began my preservation career as the first Chairman in the State of Pennsylvania for the historic preservation committee in NSDAR and in the first year we had the first ever Historic Preservation Project Contest National, Regional and State winner.
Our local DAR chapter began our own project of documenting homes that were originally occupied by a Revolutionary War patriot, that are still in existence. We were documenting ownership, photographing the property and making a list of these homes. We hope the entire State will join our efforts and send information on their local patriot homes.
We have not had any additions to our local list, but as I travel around the State, ladies are occasionally giving me leads of homes to be recorded. We are making these records so that these homes are not destroyed by people who are not aware of the history behind the home. We hope that making more people aware of the existence of these homes will also give the present owners a sense of responsibility to maintain these historic buildings.
Do you know the history of your home? Do you know how to go about finding out the history. I can help you research your home, just contact me for a quote.