DAR bestows on Bruce E. Mowday DAR America 250! Commendation
DAR notes Mowday's support of America's 250th anniversary
November 6, 2025
DAR bestows DAR America 250! Commendation
To Chester County Author Bruce E. Mowday
For his dedication to raising awareness
Of Revolutionary War Patriots
DAR notes Mowday’s support of America’s 250th anniversary
WEST CHESTER _ The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution presented Chester County author Bruce E. Mowday the “1776-2026 DAR America 250! Commendation.”
A certificate signed by Pamela Wright, National Char of DAR’s America 250! Committee, noted the high honor was presented to Mowday “for Demonstration of Extraordinary Effort in Raising Awareness of Revolutionary Patriots and America’s 250th Anniversary.”
“I’m so honored to receive this national DAR award,” Mowday said. “The recognition was totally unexpected.” Mowday, chair of the Lafayette Brandywine Bicentennial Committee and author of three books on the battle of Brandywine and the Marquis Lafayette, worked with DAR members to distribute his book on young Lafayette to students. The book is titled Lafayette: America’s Young Hero and Guest.
Shannon Skees Carter, Regent of the Plankeshaw DAR Chapter in New Albany, IN, wrote in a letter to Mowday, “We wanted to honor your contribution to the preservation of history and continuing to educate our youth regarding those who fought for our freedom.”
Carter continued, “The children of Indiana will now be able to read about the young Lafayette and his contribution to our great nation. Our chapter members have promoted and delivered many copies of your book throughout the state and within our own county to schools and libraries. Shelly Doss, INDAR State Librarian and Plankeshaw Chapter Member, has expressed to us how pleased she was to partner with you and spread the message of Lafayette. Thank you for playing such a big role in our chapter’s ability to promote the DAR’s mission of Historic Preservation, Education and Patriotism.”
Mowday’s Lafayette bicentennial committee identified a need to have a non-fiction book on Lafayette available to students and adults. “I contacted Alan R. Hoffman, President of the American Friends of Lafayette. I used Alan’s fine book on Lafayette’s return to the United States in 1824 and 1825 and my book Lafayette at Brandywine: The Making of an American Hero to develop the book for students. Chadds Ford artist Shay Aubrey Allen contributed original sketches for the book.”
Proceeds from the book assisted the American Friends of Lafayette’s 13-month bicentennial celebration and the goal of educating the public about Lafayette.
“Many people contributed to the success of the young Lafayette book,” Mowday said. “This project has been ongoing for more than three years and continues. Copies of the book are available. Those interested should contact me at mowday@mowday.com.”
New in 2025!
A Killer at the Door: The Dramatic Prison Break and Manhunt for Convicted Murderer Danilo Cavalcante
Schiffer Publishing releases Bruce E. Mowday’s new book on the escape of crab-walking murderer Danilo Cavalcante from Chester County Prison. A Killer at the Door details the two-week search for Cavalcante and his capture and the terror experienced by community members. The story was followed internationally. Contact Bruce at mowday@mowday.com for signed copies!