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Order of the Descendants of the Justiciars
Activities of the Order of the Descendants of the Justiciars
The Order meets annually in April in Washington, D.C. during the Hereditary Society week.
The Justiciars Journal is the official communiqué and is distributed in several issues a year to keep members abreast of the business and activities of the Order. A Spotlight section features a number of the officers and council.
The Order Honors Significant Milestones or Events in the History of America before 28 July 1914.
New Years Day Recognized June 28, 1870. Now observed on January 1.
Abraham Lincoln's Birthday February 12, 1809.
George Washington's Birth February 22, 1732.
Easter Observed at the outset of this nation on the first Sunday after Pascal full moon.
Memorial Day Recognized May 5, 1868. Now observed on the last Monday in May.
Independence Day July 4, 1776.
Columbus Day October 12, 1492. Now observed as the Monday following the second Sunday in October.
Thanksgiving November 1621. Now observed on the fourth Thursday in November.
Christmas Observed at the outset of this nation on December 25th.
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