32. The Abortive Attack on Fort Moultrie
Daughters of the American Revolution, Constitution Chapter
Kristen Maddux and Stephanie Green
2026 installation
First Floor - Library
The Inspiration
British artist William Elliott witnessed the Battle of Sullivan’s Island outside Charleston, S.C., in June 1776 and painted this oil-on-canvas view of the engagement, which was an American victory. On loan from the Historic Charleston Foundation.
The Flowers
Recipe: Garden roses, ranunculus, eryngium (sea holly), tweedia, delphinium, curly willow
Florist’s inspiration: This arrangement draws its inspiration from the painting, "The Abortive Attack on Fort Moultrie" by William Elliot, through its use of color, movement, and symbolism.
THE DESIGNER
Kristen Maddux and Stephanie Green
Daughters of the American Revolution, Constitution Chapter
Kristen Maddux is an enthusiastic amateur floral designer with a passion for creating beautiful arrangements and gifting them to bring joy to friends and family. Inspired by nature’s colors and textures, she enjoys experimenting with different blooms and styles, from composed mono-bloom arrangements to lush garden-style bouquets.
Kristen’s interest in floral design was sparked after seeing the stunning florals created by Jo Oliver, owner of Flower Guild 1820, for her wedding at Anderson House in 2014. Kristen’s dedication to the craft continues to grow under Jo’s mentorship and the guidance of the talented team at Helen Olivia Floral Design.
When she’s not dreaming of flowers, Kristen serves as Director of External Affairs Research at Altria, where she leads a research team in the design and implementation of opinion research programs that inform the policy advocacy efforts of Government Affairs, Corporate Citizenship, and Regulatory Affairs. Kristen is also a member of DC DAR’s Manor House Chapter, where she volunteers to promote the organization’s core values of patriotism, education, and historic preservation. She resides in Old Town Alexandria with her husband (and hero), Tommy.
Stephanie Green is a Washington, DC based journalist and writer. She is currently a freelance contributor to the Washington Post and several other publications with a focus on feature writing and lifestyle reporting.
A former correspondent for Bloomberg News and The Washington Times, Green has also written for Vogue, Vanity Fair, WWD and a wide range of magazines and websites. Outside of journalism, Green is a yoga teacher who has taught well over 1,000 classes in various yogic traditions.
She is an amateur floral designer who indulges her passion for flowers on the Christ Church Georgetown Flower Guild, and on her Instagram @missstephaniegreen.
PHOTOGRAPHED BY
Zoe Shields Photography
Zoe Shields the founder and creative director of a multi-disciplinary studio that brings concept-driven visual identities to life across digital and material mediums.
She began her career in New York, assisting on shoots for W Magazine and photographing backstage at Spring Studios during New York Fashion Week. Since, she has consulted global consumer brands on digital strategy and experiential design, helping them craft meaningful experiences for today's audiences. She holds a BFA in Photo and Imaging from NYU and a master's degree from Vanderbilt.
