From the News-Herald: TRENTON: Group looking for help refurbishing war marker
TRENTON — The Monguagon Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution is working to raise funds to refurbish a marker on the perimeter of Elizabeth Park.
The War of 1812 “Battle of Monguagon Marker” was first dedicated in August 1962.
The DAR is hoping to have a rededication in August, the 200th anniversary of the battle.
The battle of Monguagon was the only battle won by the Americans in Michigan during the War of 1812.
The Monguagon Chapter is applying for grants to refurbish the marker and landscaping of the site.
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution has matching grants for organizations that quality.
The group is asking for donations and pledges within the next month. The deadline to donate is Jan. 27, 2012.
Pledge money can be given through March.
Checks can be made payable to Monguagon Chapter NSDAR.
Chapter members said they need the help of Downriver communities or the project will not be possible. The chapter is a nonprofit organization.
