America 250, Historic Preservation, history, House Tours, Hudson, Save America's Treasures, whaling, women

America at 250 — The DAR Museum, by The American Alliance of Museums

Other voices. Ordinary and extraordinary. "How people like me experienced this tumultuous time." The 10 Million Names Project. Evolving. Resilience and the pursuit of freedom. And, there's a local connection. https://youtu.be/QS-R8IA_dxs

America 250, Historic Preservation, history, House Tours, Hudson, Save America's Treasures, women

The Robert Jenkins House Museum and Library

The DAR's Memorial Continental Hall in Washington, DC, was built in large part to house America's historic records, its relics and treasures. That's not so different from what the early Hendrick Hudson Chapter wanted in its own chapter house, and what its benefactor Frances Chester White Hartley made possible when she donated the Robert Jenkins House… Continue reading The Robert Jenkins House Museum and Library

America 250, Historic Preservation, history, House Tours, Hudson, Save America's Treasures, whaling, women

DAR Memorial Continental Hall

Memorial Continental Hall, in Washington, DC, is not only a National Historic Landmark but the center of the largest women-owned city block of buildings in the country. It's just two blocks from the White House, and if you've been to DC, you may have been struck by its majesty. Shows like The West Wing have filmed at… Continue reading DAR Memorial Continental Hall

America 250, Historic Preservation, history, House Tours, Hudson, Save America's Treasures, whaling, women

The DAR Library 

The DAR Library is located at the beautiful DAR Headquarters in Washington, DC. It is one of the nation’s premier genealogical research centers, with many of its resources available online. This video describes its history and collections. Those collections speak to broad interests--think 400 years of American history. You can find cemetery records, tax records, probate records, marriages and births, and more. … Continue reading The DAR Library 

Citizenship, Good Citizens, history, Hudson, Schools

Hendrick Hudson DAR 2025 Good Citizens Awards Presented

This year’s Hendrick Hudson Chapter, NSDAR 2025 Good Citizen is Pearl Theresa Turner of Hudson High School. Chair Maryanne Lee with Good Citizen Pearl Turner December 23, 2025, Hudson, NY: On December 7th, the Hendrick Hudson Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution presented its 2025 Good Citizens awards. Four Columbia County high school… Continue reading Hendrick Hudson DAR 2025 Good Citizens Awards Presented