Scouts Receive DAR America 250! Commendation Award

The Polly Cooper Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution was pleased to present Pound Ridge Scout Troop 1 and Pound Ridge Cub Scout Pack each a DAR America 250! Commendation Award on Sept. 14, 2024.
The Scout troops worked extensively to arrange for the placement and dedication of an historical patriot marker for American Revolutionary soldiers interred at Buxton Cemetery in Bedford Hills, NY.

The historical marker, generously donated by the William G. Pomeroy Foundation, acknowledges the Revolutionary War Patriots buried in the cemetery. The authenticity of the was verified by the New York State Sons of the American Revolution.

The Polly Cooper Chapter Regent
spoke of how important importance it is to have young citizens remember our Revolutionary Patriots on the eve of our nation’s 250th anniversary. The The DAR America 250! Commendation medal and certificate set is awarded to individuals and groups that have demonstrated extraordinary efforts to not only honor the men and women who achieved American Independence, but also to educate others about their service and to raise awareness of the Patriots who supported the cause of liberty during the American Revolutionary War.

To learn more about the work of today's DAR, visit www.dar.org. Polly Cooper Chapter, NSDAR was established in Chappaqua, New York, and our service projects have supported education and literacy, historic preservation, conservation initiatives, veterans and active-duty service members, genealogy research, naturalization ceremonies for new citizens and more. Now is a great time to discover if you have an American Revolutionary ancestor as our nation approaches the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026.