[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17407]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING THE HANNAH WESTON CHAPTER OF THE DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN 
                               REVOLUTION

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                        HON. MICHAEL H. MICHAUD

                                of maine

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 29, 2010

  Mr. MICHAUD. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Hannah 
Weston Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution for their 
care of the Burnham Tavern for 100 years.
  The Chapter carries the name of Hannah Weston in honor of the 17-
year-old pregnant woman who showed incredible courage in helping the 
patriots fight the British in the Battle of the Margaretta. This was 
also known as the Battle of the Machias, the first naval battle of the 
Revolutionary War. Since 1910, the Hannah Weston Chapter has owned and 
maintained the Burnham Tavern, where the people of Maine first gathered 
to plan the defense of their homes and our young nation.
  The Tavern was built in 1770, and has a rich history dating back to 
the Revolutionary War. Plans to capture the armed British vessel, 
H.M.S. Margaretta, in the first naval battle of the American Revolution 
were made in the Tavern, and the wounded were nursed there. Many items 
in the Tavern are associated with that battle and the patriots who 
fought it. The Tavern acts as a historical landmark that welcomes 
visitors from around the country and the world, who seek to learn more 
about this important part of our nation's struggle for independence.
  The Burnham Tavern is the oldest building in eastern Maine, having 
withstood the test of time thanks to the members of the Hannah Weston 
Chapter. The Tavern has been kept in excellent condition, and the 
Chapter has paid out of their own pockets for the upkeep of the 18th 
century building.
  The DAR has made a substantial contribution to the community through 
preserving a historical landmark and educating its visitors. Their 
efforts are truly remarkable, and all of Maine thanks them for their 
dedication to our nation's history.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in honoring the Hannah Weston Chapter 
of the Daughters of the American Revolution for their work in 
preserving such an important part of our nation's history.

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