2017 SMDPA Calendar of Events

15 Apr 2017                ANNUAL MEETING, Luncheon, Presentation
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM    Merion Cricket Club
                                    325 Montgomery Ave, Haverford, PA
                                    Guest Speaker:  Michael Tougais
                                    Read More/Reserve Seating

6 May 2017                 SUSQUEHANNA COLONY Spring Meeting
11 AM - 3:00 PM         Country Cupboard, Lewisburg, PA 17837
                                    Guest Speaker:  Thomas K. Gibson

20 May 2017              WESTERN COLONY Spring Meeting
12:00 PM -                  Edgeworth Club  511 East Drive, Sewickley, PA 15143
                                    Guest Speaker:  Melanie Linn Gutowski

4 Jun 2017                 SUMMER PICNIC - HERITAGE FESTIVAL
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM   Haverford Township Historical Society
                                                             

15 Jul 2017                 WESTERN COLONY SUMMER PICNIC
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Annual Meeting, Luncheon, with Guest Speaker:  Michael Tougias

April 15, 2017 - Annual Meeting and Tea at Merion Cricket Club
325 Montgomery Ave., Haverford, PA 19041
11:00 AM Business Meeting
12:30 PM Luncheon and Guest Speaker: Michael Tougias

To members and non-members, please join your SMDPA cousins and guests this April for our Annual Meeting at the Merion Cricket Club.  Our guest speaker, Michael Tougias, will present a lecture on the war between the colonists and Native Americans in 1675-1676.  Promptly at 11:00 AM, the nominating Committee will install the 2017-2018 SMDPA Officers and Board of Assistants.  After lunch, Governor Peter Adams will present the "Kitty F. Little Distinguished Achievement Award" to author and lecturer Michael Tougias.  Sit back to enjoy a wonderfu, educational talk with Michael Tougias to be followed by book selling and signing. View Flyer/Reservation Form

Annual Summer Picnic

The SMDPA will be hosting the Summer Picnic in Haverford, PA during the Haverford Township Historical Society Heritage Festival.

A favorite springtime event for township residents, the Festival celebrates local history and culture in the beautiful natural setting by Cobbs Creek.  The Heritage Festival features living history exhibits, live music, delicious food and a beer garden.  The SMDPA is proud to be sponsoring a table at this event featuring Mayflower Society and membership information, and the sale of our commemorative items.  

The Heritage Festival takes place on Karakung Drive between Lakeside Drive and Manoa Road in Haverford, PA.  Stroll along the drive and enjoy the day with the whole family.  If our junior members are interested in participating at the exhibit table, please contact James Buckner, Education Chair at:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

November 20, 2017 Thanksgiving Memorial Service and Dinner, Most Distinguished Pilgrim Award

Please join us Sunday at 2:00 PM for our annual Thanksgiving Service at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Exton, PA followed by our Society's traditional Thanksgiving Dinner at the Sheraton Great Valley Hotel, 707 East Lancaster Ave., Frazer, PA, and the presentation of the John Hunt Jr. Most Distinguished Pilgrim Award to a current SMDPA member. The award is bestowed upon Pennsylvania Society members for their exceptional service to the state Society.

Do you have a junior that wants to participate in the opening and closing processions?  They will be dressed in Pilgrim clothing by our volunteers and have their pictures taken, which will be used, with your consent, in our Winter Newsletter.  Send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..