DID YOU KNOW

That the Marking of the Revolutionary Soldiers graves originated in Acton?

That it was Acton's patriot Reuben Law Reed, who suggested the idea of placing some mark by the graves of soldiers, sailors and Patriots?     

That it was at a meeting in the summer of 1890?

That it was discussed by the Board of Managers of the Sons' of the American Revolution?

That the first markers were simple wooden markers put by graves of those who were known to have taken part in the war for Independence?

That this was done in Acton and Stow Massachusetts in 1892?

Did you know that there is much more of  this story to tell?

Did You Know what was the FIRST Official Patriot's Day?

It was 1894, April 19.

Much more is to be learned of outstanding Patriotic Acts of the Sons of the American Revolution who are one year older than the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Chapter DAR Historian - Marie Davis Hunt (1975)