General Society of Colonial Wars
The Preamble of the
Articles of Incorporation of the General Society reads:
"WHEREAS, It is desirable that there
should be adequate celebrations commemorative of the events of Colonial History
which took place within the period beginning with the settlement of Jamestown,
Va., May 13, 1607, and preceding the battle of Lexington, April 19, 1775;
THEREFORE, The Society of Colonial Wars
is instituted to perpetuate the memory of those events, and of the men who, in
military, naval, and civil positions of high trust and responsibility, by their
acts or counsel, assisted in the establishment, defense, and preservation of
the American Colonies, and who were in truth founders of this Nation. To this
end, it seeks to collect and preserve manuscripts, rolls, relics, and records;
to hold suitable commemorations, and to erect memorials relating to the
American Colonial period; to inspire in its members the fraternal and patriotic
spirit of their forefathers, and to inspire in the community respect and
reverence for those whose public services made our freedom and unity
possible."
General Society of Colonial Wars
University of Baltimore Special Collections
1420 Maryland Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21201