The DeSoto Owners Club of Maryland, Inc. is a non-profit, social "car 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.  Most of our members are MOPAR centric since DeSoto was a Chrysler product, but they often have other vehicle interests including orphan vehicles, such as: Studebaker, Packard, Plymouth, Edsel, Hudson and Pontiac. 

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.  THE NATIONAL CONVENTION FOR 2020 is now CANCELLED and is being reschedul for 2021 IN Brookfield, Wisconsin, July 28 - August 1, 2021! Wanna do a Road-trip? Let us know at DeSotoClubMD@gmail.com

Club-sponsored/Co-Sponsored EVENTS (This page was last updated on 10/4/2020): 


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.  (CANCELLED due to COVID-19.)

4th Annual DeSoto/Plymouth Spring Fling Car Meet & Luncheon. APRIL 26, SUNDAY (CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19!) 10:30AM-3PM. Baldwin's Station.

June 6, 2020: The Orphan Car Tour!  CANCELLED FOR 2020; RESCHEDULED FOR 2021.

NATIONAL DESOTO CLUB national MEET ....CANCELLED FOR 2020; RESCHEDULED FOR 2021 back in Wisconsin.

For club members only, CLUB WORKSHOP SATURDAY JULY 18th.  See your club email for details.  
For club members only, CLUB WORKSHOP SATURDAY AUGUST 29th.  See your club email for details.
For Club Members only, CLUB WORKSHOP and OUTDOOR LUNCHEON SATURDAY SEPT  19th.  
OCTOBER 7th (WEDS), luncheon & meeting at Sykesville Station Restaurant; 11AM. & FOOD DRIVE, please bring non-perishable items. 


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.