History of the Maryland Division

The oldest continuously active chapter in the Maryland Division is called Baltimore Chapter No. 8; and with its formation in May, 1895, the Maryland Division became one of the first to join the national organization known as the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Even before that time, our Maryland women were actively working not long after the War ended supporting Confederate Veterans in need. Raising funds and decorating their graves, they were then known as the "'Ladies' Memorial Association of Maryland".

The Maryland Division will celebrate its 110th Anniversary on December 7, 2007, making it one of the ten oldest divisions within the General organization. The first President of this division was Mrs. D. Girard Wright (1896-1897), simultaneously serving as the First Vice President General in our national organization; she was a member of Baltimore Chapter No. 8.

Memorial activities are ongoing within all Chapters of our Division. Our ladies began participating in Confederate Memorial Day ceremonies in 1873, long before the UDC was formed, and they continue to gather on Confederate Hill (Loudon Park Cemetery) on the first Saturday of each June. Our benevolent activities include contributing to the welfare of surviving Confederate widows, daughters and other family members through a relief fund. And our educational activities include a Division Scholarship program which is without par for a division of our size, awarding thousands of dollars in college scholarships to eligible Confederate descendants.

In 2005, the Maryland Division's membership totaled 186 members in eight chapters scattered throughout the State, including Frederick, Poolesville, Ellicott City, Bel Air, Annapolis, Charlotte Hall and Baltimore. We welcome YOUR interest in our organization!



		History of the Maryland Division

Home What is the UDC? History of the Maryland Division Maryland Chapters Links Division Officers Events Contact	The oldest continuously active chapter in the Maryland Division is called Baltimore Chapter No. 8; and with its formation in May, 1895, the Maryland Division became one of the first to join the national organization known as the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Even before that time, our Maryland women were actively working not long after the War ended supporting Confederate Veterans in need. Raising funds and decorating their graves, they were then known as the "'Ladies' Memorial Association of Maryland". The Maryland Division will celebrate its 110th Anniversary on December 7, 2007, making it one of the ten oldest divisions within the General organization. The first President of this division was Mrs. D. Girard Wright (1896-1897), simultaneously serving as the First Vice President General in our national organization; she was a member of Baltimore Chapter No. 8. Memorial activities are ongoing within all Chapters of our Division. Our ladies began participating in Confederate Memorial Day ceremonies in 1873, long before the UDC was formed, and they continue to gather on Confederate Hill (Loudon Park Cemetery) on the first Saturday of each June. Our benevolent activities include contributing to the welfare of surviving Confederate widows, daughters and other family members through a relief fund. And our educational activities include a Division Scholarship program which is without par for a division of our size, awarding thousands of dollars in college scholarships to eligible Confederate descendants. In 2005, the Maryland Division's membership totaled 186 members in eight chapters scattered throughout the State, including Frederick, Poolesville, Ellicott City, Bel Air, Annapolis, Charlotte Hall and Baltimore. We welcome YOUR interest in our organization!