The DeSoto Owners Club of Maryland, Inc. is a non-profit, social club organization founded in 1976, and is a chapter of the National DeSoto Club. The club has an award-winning, bi-monthly publication, "DeSoto Diary" for our members.  There are monthly club breakfast/luncheon meetings and sponsored/co-sponsored car shows and other events (such as vehicle workshops) in the MD, DC, VA, PA, and DE areas.  You do not have to own a DeSoto to be a member!  We welcome all who appreciate the marque, even those who choose to modify their DeSotos.  Our members are diverse and spread out beyond the Maryland region.

Our Club's Mission

The DeSoto Owners Club of Maryland (DOCM), Inc. is dedicated to the preservation and enjoyment of the DeSoto Automobile by the Chrysler Corporation, model years from 1929 to 1961.  

Events; Past & Future

Did you miss the 2016 National DeSoto Club (NDC) Convention held in Maryland?  Learn more about our 2016 National DeSoto Club's National Convention on the 2016 National DeSoto Convention tab!  DID YOU MISS OUR CARAVAN driving out to the 2017 NDC Convention in San Diego, CA via the Mother Road, Route 66; or the 2018 CARAVAN TO BRANSON, MO? We also had members drive out to Hutchinson, Kansas in 2019.  NEXT YEAR, THE NATIONAL CONVENTION IS IN Brookfield, Wisconsin, July 29 - August 2, 2020! Wanna do a Road-trip? Let us know at DeSotoClubMD@gmail.com

Upcoming Club-sponsored/Co-Sponsored EVENTS (This page was last updated on 3/22/2020): 

Next Workshop will be scheduled in the Spring 2020.

CLUB PLANNING MEETING: FEB 15, 2020, 11AM. OPEN TO ALL DOCM Members.  Contact Secretary Cheryl (see Contact tab ). 

Monthly Club Meeting & Luncheon. MARCH FRIDAY THE THIRTEENTH 11AM, Baldwin’s Station Restaurant, 7618 Main Street, Sykesville, MD   www.baldwinsstation.com. PLEASE Email or call your club Secretary/Special Events Coordinator Cheryl Bianco (see Contact tab) if you plan on being at the luncheon for a head count. Open to anyone interested in talking collector vehicles! Pay as you eat. 

ROADTRIP: March 18-19, 2020. SORRY, CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19.  Going to the Classic Auto Mall of PA and the AACA Museum to see the DeSoto exhibit.  Contact Special Events Coordinator Cheryl Bianco. 

CLUB WORKSHOP: April 18, 2020.  Millersville, MD. Open to club members ONLY.  (May need to be rescheduled due to COVID-19; To Be Determined.)

4th Annual DeSoto/Plymouth Spring Fling Car Meet & Luncheon. APRIL 26, SUNDAY (NEW DATE!!!!) 10:30AM-3PM. Baldwin's Station, 7618 Main St, Sykesville, MD. Cheryl Bianco 410.456.9514 (Desoto Club), Karen Fowler kyfowler46@gmail.com (Plymouth Club). NO DAY OF SHOW REGISTRATIONS! Car registration/Luncheon is open for club members of The DeSoto Owners Club of MD and the Plymouth Owners Club Mid Atlantic Region, and viewing is open to the public for free.

June 6, 2020: The Orphan Car Tour!

See the calendar tab for other events.

Our club is Not affiliated with the Fiat-Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) Corporation (or any subsequent mergers), or The State of Maryland.