The Hendrick Hudson Chapter was well represented by a dozen chapter members at Hudson's Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony on May 29th. The chapter's honorary regent rode with her son in a beautiful convertible, and the chapter's current regent gave remarks and helped place a wreath at the WWII monument. The featured speaker was former US… Continue reading A solemn ceremony on Memorial Day
Category: Veterans
Genealogy Workshop. Free and Open to the Public. Sat May 13, 1 pm
Winter Walk! Sat Dec 3, 5-8 pm
Chapter Sponsors American History Essay Contests in County Schools
September is back to school, and that means it is time for DAR History Essay Contests. The Hendrick Hudson Chapter, NSDAR is sponsoring two competitions which are open to all students in local public, private or parochial schools, as well as those who are homeschooled. The American History Essay Contest is open to students in grades 5 through 8. The topic for… Continue reading Chapter Sponsors American History Essay Contests in County Schools
Speaker Series: Elizabeth “Mumbet” Freeman on Constitution Day, Saturday, September 17, 11:15am
On September 17, on Constitution Day, the Hendrick Hudson DAR Chapter will hold its first Speaker Series program of the 2022-2023 year at the Sheffield (MA) Historical Society. On September 17th in 1787 the US Constitution was signed in Philadelphia. Bearing direct relation to the Constitution is the celebrated Elizabeth "Mumbet" Freeman story, which transpired in Sheffield. Freeman's bold actions, drawing on… Continue reading Speaker Series: Elizabeth “Mumbet” Freeman on Constitution Day, Saturday, September 17, 11:15am