Capt Joshua Gray-Jonathan Hatch Chapter, NSDAR

06/11/2026

“As America prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, this exhibit will tell the remarkable stories of women who helped build, defend, and preserve our Nation, from the American Revolution through every generation of service to today.

Bringing an exhibit like this to life taken a year of research, planning, design, and coordination. Seeing it finally come together is both exciting and deeply meaningful. We cannot wait to share it with you.

A special thank you to the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution for their partnership and generous support in making this exhibit possible. Their commitment to preserving American history and honoring those who shaped our Nation has helped ensure these extraordinary stories will inspire visitors for years to come.

Stay tuned for more behind-the-scenes glimpses as we prepare to unveil "Women of Valor" and celebrate the women who have been serving our Nation for more than 250 years.”

🔨🇺🇸 Behind the Scenes: Exhibit Installation Day! 🇺🇸🔨

The transformation is underway!

Today, our team is hard at work installing "Women of Valor: 250 Years of Women Serving Our Nation," a powerful new exhibit that will honor more than 250 years of women's service, sacrifice, leadership, and courage.

As America prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, this exhibit will tell the remarkable stories of women who helped build, defend, and preserve our Nation, from the American Revolution through every generation of service to today.

Bringing an exhibit like this to life taken a year of research, planning, design, and coordination. Seeing it finally come together is both exciting and deeply meaningful. We cannot wait to share it with you.

A special thank you to the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution for their partnership and generous support in making this exhibit possible. Their commitment to preserving American history and honoring those who shaped our Nation has helped ensure these extraordinary stories will inspire visitors for years to come.

Stay tuned for more behind-the-scenes glimpses as we prepare to unveil "Women of Valor" and celebrate the women who have been serving our Nation for more than 250 years.

06/07/2026

06/07/2026

June 7, 1776. Lee’s Resolution, a milestone in American history.

King George III had declared the colonies in open rebellion. British troops and Hessian mercenaries were sailing toward, most likely, New York.

The thirteen colonies were forming their own governments. The delegates to the Second Continental Congress knew foreign governments would not be willing to form alliances (or send desperately-needed aid) if the colonies remained under the control of Great Britain.

On June 7, Richard Henry Lee of Virginia, proposed that Congress formally declare “that these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States…” John Adams seconded the motion.

Most in the Congress felt that they must eventually declare independence. The disagreement was when some felt the proposal was premature. The Congress postponed the debate for three weeks, time enough for delegates to receive instructions from their colonial governments.

06/05/2026

Woman & Privateers in the American Revolution. Speaker Event June 13, 2026

06/03/2026

A Yankee Doodle lyricist was born in Harwich

The Harwich Port Library has scheduled a lecture series on Monday evenings throughout the summer. The June1 lecture featured Robert J. Allison, a professor of history and chair of Revolution 250. Professor Allison focused much of the lecture on Cape Cod events during the Revolution.

Chapter members Lynne Zalesak and Karen Fojt reacted to one delightful fact that Harwich's Edward Bangs composed new lyrics to the popular Yankee Doodle melody. Bangs had been a minuteman at Lexington and was at the time a student at Harvard. We still sing his words today.

Father and I went down to camp,
Along with Captain Gooding,
And there we saw the men and boys
As thick as hasty pudding.

Yankee Doodle keep it up,
Yankee Doodle dandy,
Mind the music and the step,
And with the girls be handy.

05/30/2026

Tickets Available for this wonderful SPEAKER SERIES event on SATURDAY, JUNE 13TH - 1:00-4:00pm.

See link in comments to purchase tickets online!

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05/24/2026

"The emblem of the brave and true, Its folds protect no tyrant crew, The red and white and starry blue, Is freedom's shield and hope." – John Philip Sousa, "Stars and Stripes Forever"

05/23/2026

During this solemn Memorial Day weekend, the members of the Captain Joshua Gray–Jonathan Hatch Chapter, NSDAR, pause in grateful remembrance of the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation.

Across Cape Cod and throughout our country, we honor their sacrifice, cherish the freedoms they preserved, and hold close the enduring spirit of patriotism that unites generations of Americans.

May we never forget those who gave all for liberty.

05/21/2026

At the May 13, 2026 Chapter meeting, our Chapter Regent Kathryn Winterle Illo with Chaplain, Barbara Knisell, administered the DAR Oath of Membership to our newest member, Robbin Kelley. Robbin's ancestor is Joseph Cilley, Sr., who served in the New Hampshire Provincial Congress. Congratulations and welcome, Robbin!

Honoring the past, preserving the future, welcome to our newest member. Proudly keeping history alive through and . "