Hendrick Hudson Chapter, NSDAR

02/20/2026

The DAR’s Memorial Continental Hall in Washington houses America's historic records, relics and treasures. Similarly, the early Hendrick Hudson Chapter wanted in its own chapter house. Benefactor Frances Chester WhiteHartley made that possible when she donated the Robert Jenkins House in Hudson, NY, to the chapter in 1900. A museum with a wonderful collection was formed and the chapter's public library was moved there. Publicly announced house tours are held during the summer. Tours are also available by appointment: contact us through our website, email [email protected], or call (518) 828-9764 to make an appointment.

Hudson, New York

02/09/2026

Our chapter and National DAR celebrate America 250 and everyone who served the patriot cause. "10 Facts: Black Patriots in the American Revolution" is published on the American Battlefield Trust site.

Fact #1: Numbers in the Overall Population. At the onset of the War for Independence, approximately 500,000 African Americans lived in the colonies, of...

02/04/2026

The DAR Museum Recommends:
An Online Talk from the Museum of the American Revolution:
The Declaration's Journey
Tuesday, February 10, 12:00pm EST
Free Event!

In July 2026, the United States will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. To mark that milestone in our nation’s history, the Museum of the American Revolution opened the special exhibition called The Declaration’s Journey to reflect upon the 250-year global impact of the Declaration of Independence. Join Matthew Skic, project director of The Declaration’s Journey, to learn about the development of the exhibition and how the Declaration of Independence has become one of the most influential political documents in modern history.

Speaker: Matthew Skic, Director of Collections and Exhibitions at the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia

The event is free, but pre-registration is required.
This event is taking place ONLINE ONLY.
The link to register is in the first comment below.

02/03/2026

Tuesday, February 3rd, 7:30PM EST, Free Zoom Presentation from the AFL Speaker Series (American Friends of Lafayette).

Author Donald Ryan will discuss his book: Colonel William Prescott – Heroic Commander of the Battle of Bunker Hill. Donald will refresh our memories about the pivotal confrontation at Bunker Hill, touch upon the life of Colonel William Prescott, the principal American commander on the field; and discuss why we must not only remember this event, but also honor the soldiers who stood steadfast against a superior enemy force to advance the cause of liberty and self-determination in America.

Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85012132783

02/01/2026

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 Memorial Continental Hall, which sometimes stands in for the White House given its similarity and grandeur. Watch to the end to learn what monumental international conference was held there in November 1921. Marian Anderson is given center stage here, too–check out the DAR website link in the first comment to read all about her.

Built in 1905, Memorial Continental Hall is the oldest building in the DAR Headquarters complex. This video describes the construction and history of this Na...

01/26/2026

Fascinating article in the Times Union (originally in the Adirondack Explorer) about shipwrecks on Lake Champlain that have been discovered, along with their artifacts.

https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/revolutionary-war-shipwrecks-caught-preservation-21311453.php?fbclid=IwY2xjawPkX3xleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe9Mlr1X1zaQ7pJKwglaM5POczsffLPKbxiG9qSrCRPiMON1aNVvYnEhOuuVs_aem_7BpqmbAbWYlh9QuQUNnuew

The push is on to save relics from the Battle of Valcour Island, 250 years after American forces clashed with the British on Lake Champlain.

01/15/2026

Located at DAR Headquarters in Washington, DC, the DAR Library is one of the nation’s premier genealogical research centers. This video describes the history and collections of this valuable resource. Many of the DAR Library resources are available online. See the first two comments for links.

Located at DAR Headquarters in Washington, DC, the DAR Library is one of the nation's premier genealogical research centers. This video describes the history...

01/14/2026

01/10/2026

Chapter members from left Jeane LaPorta, Carol Gans, Sara French, Virginia Martin, Tamara Johnson and a new prospective member who joined us under the tent today. Welcome Marilyn!Missing from the photo are Audrey Wyman, Alexandra Anderson, Donna Barrett, Marge Laurie, who were also present for the event today. An interesting and informative historical commemoration was enjoyed by many as we learned about the grueling adventures of Col. Henry Knox and the Noble Train of Artillery that saved Boston from British incursion. Their next stop is Hillsdale, tomorrow January 10, 2026, 11:30 AM, Hillsdale Fire House!

12/28/2025

12/26/2025

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 seniors were selected as their schools’ DAR Good Citizens for the 2025 school year.

Award winners were Jaidan Blair, Chatham High School; Emma Katherine Schmidt, Germantown Central School District; Pearl Theresa Turner, Hudson High School; and Autumn Doslop-Land, New Lebanon Jr/Sr High School. Pearl Turner was chosen by independent non-DAR judges as the Hendrick Hudson Chapter 2025 Good Citizen.

The DAR Good Citizens program and scholarship contest, created in 1934, encourages and rewards qualities of good citizenship to high school seniors from accredited high schools, both public and private, throughout the United States. This award recognizes and rewards individuals who possess the qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism in their homes, schools and communities. These pillars of good citizenship are defined by the Daughters of the American Revolution as being necessary to be an exceptional citizen. All four students exhibited these qualities.

The Hendrick Hudson Chapter and its Good Citizens Committee Chair Maryanne Lee extend their congratulations to Pearl, and also to all the exceptional runners-up.

12/23/2025

Veterans are always top of mind to the members at a DAR chapter, and the Hendrick Hudson Chapter's members are no exception to that rule. This year, for the DAR Day of Service on October 11th, members gathered to begin writing holiday cards to veterans residing in Columbia County facilities. Then, early in December, those cards were distributed to a list of veterans at the Hudson Fireman's Home, Livingston Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation, Ghent Rehabilitation & Nursing, The Grand Rehabilitation & Nursing at Barnwell, and Pine Haven Rehabilitation & Nursing.

There were lots of smiles and wishes for a merry holiday season all around.