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The Grange
Copake Grange #935 is part of the National Grange, which was founded in 1867, shortly after the Civil War. The Grange was founded with the goal of being a fraternal, non-partisan organization which would serve as a social organization for farmers. Eventually the Grange became a strong political voice for farmers, and expanded throughout the United States. Women had equal rights in the Grange from its inception, and although the Grange was active politically, it remained non-partisan. In its Declaration of Purpose is included the following language:
◦“We emphatically and sincerely assert the oft-repeated truth taught in our Constitutional Law, that the Grange….is not a partisan or party organization... We must always bear in mind that no one, by becoming a Patron of Husbandry, gives up that inalienable right and duty which belongs to every American citizen, to take a proper interest in the politics of one’s country. On the contrary, it is right for every member to do all in his or her power, legitimately, to influence for good the action of any political party to which he or she belongs…. We acknowledge the broad principle that difference of opinion is no crime, and hold that “progress toward truth is made by differences of opinion,” while “the fault lies in bitterness of controversy.”… We cherish the belief that sectionalism is, and of right should be, dead and buried with the past. Our work is for the present and the future. In our agricultural fraternity we shall recognize no North, no South, no East, no West.” _
On October 17, 1902, 63 residents of Copake met to discuss the establishment of a local Grange. On October 24, 1902, over 80 charter members were initiated as members of the new Copake Grange No. 935. At an early meeting of the Grange, it was voted to build a Grange Hall on land given by Mrs. Carrie B. Langdon and her mother, Mrs. Charity Ann Snyder. The new Grange was built for $2,400 and the first meeting was held there on September 9, 1903.
The Copake Grange has a rich history of service to Copake and the Roe Jan Community. The Grange Hall is on the National Historic Register, and includes both a large dining/meeting room and a 90 seat theater. It is available for rent for parties and meetings, and is available for theater, art and musical events. The Grange will also offer cultural events including movie nights, concerts and classes.