Van Rensselaer Chapter
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
Troy, New York
Organized October 4, 2003 Chartered October 11, 2008
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The Van Rensselaer Chapter, NSDAR, located in Troy, New York, was organized October 4, 2003. With a membership of twelve, the chapter was organized as a chapter in District III. October 11, 2003 was the 113th Anniversary of the founding of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. A special swearing in ceremony for the officers was held as part of the Capital District Round Table for Districts III and IV at Lasell Hall, the chapter home of the Schoharie Chapter, NSDAR, in Schoharie, New York, the hostesses of the Roundtable.
On October 11, 2008, the chapter's charter was presented to the Van Rensselaer Chapter by Regent Carol Haid, in honor of our chapter's 5th anniversary at St. John's Episcopal Church, Troy, New York.
The Van Rensselaer name was taken from Stephen VanRensselaer. Stephen VanRensselaer was Lieutenant Governor of New York as well as a statesman, soldier, and land owner. He was the last of the Dutch patroons and he founded the institution which became Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York.
The Van Rensselaer Chapter, NSDAR, located in Troy, New York, was organized October 4, 2003. With a membership of twelve, the chapter was organized as a chapter in District III. October 11, 2003 was the 113th Anniversary of the founding of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. A special swearing in ceremony for the officers was held as part of the Capital District Round Table for Districts III and IV at Lasell Hall, the chapter home of the Schoharie Chapter, NSDAR, in Schoharie, New York, the hostesses of the Roundtable.
On October 11, 2008, the chapter's charter was presented to the Van Rensselaer Chapter by Regent Carol Haid, in honor of our chapter's 5th anniversary at St. John's Episcopal Church, Troy, New York.
The Van Rensselaer name was taken from Stephen VanRensselaer. Stephen VanRensselaer was Lieutenant Governor of New York as well as a statesman, soldier, and land owner. He was the last of the Dutch patroons and he founded the institution which became Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York.
Inquiries regarding membership and activities are welcome and should be directed to:
Chapter Regent Martha Haynes
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