Trenton, New Jersey
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
Photo Gallery
October 22, 2023
Central District Luncheon, North Brunswick, NJ
The Central District hosted it's luncheon on October 22nd at the B2Bistro in North Brunswick honoring NJ State Regent Diane Oliver (top left - sitting in middle) along with members of the State Board and Central District Director Vittoria Flick (top left - second to left).
October 21, 2023
Chapter's Day of Service Meeting, Isaac Watson House, Hamilton NJ
Chapter members hosted its Day of Service Meeting at the Isaac Watson House in
Hamilton. After the meeting, members spent the afternoon writing thank you cards and bundling holiday cards for Veterans at the Menlo Park Memorial Home and active duty service military stationed overseas.
4th of July Patriot Packs
Members of the General David Forman-Penelope Hart and Mercer Chapters
partnered in supporting active duty military stationed overseas by sending
4th of July Patriots Packs to members of 380th EOSS. Special thanks to Cindy
Hoge, GDFPH Chapter Service to Veterans Chair for all her hard work
coordinating and mailing the Patriot Packs.
June 28-July 2, 2023
132nd Continental Congress, Washington DC
April 14-15, 2023
131st Annual State Conference, Monroe Township, NJ
Chapter members spent a fabulous weekend at the 131st Annual State Conference at Forsgate Country Club, Monroe Township which included a visit from NSDAR President General Pamela Rouse Wright. Above photographs courtesy of Patrice Hatcher Photography & Design (patricehatcherphotography.com)
March 11, 2023
Indian King Tavern Museum, Haddonfield NJ
Chapter members enjoyed a wonderful afternoon lunching at The British Chip Shop. Pictured top right - clockwise: Cindy Hoge, Linda Chesko, Donna Toncic, Marcia Szedula and Sally Bickford. Following lunch, members learned about life in a 1750 tavern as they toured the historic Indian King Tavern Museum.
February 11, 2023
Genealogy Workshop
Chapter members were joined by NJ State Registrar Christine Murphy, Cheryl Knabe (pictured top row left), Theresa Brasko (not pictured) and associate member Catherine Medich (pictured top row right) during its Genealogy Workshop held at the Hamilton Township Public Library.
December 3, 2022
Grafton House, Hamilton NJ
Top Row and Bottom Middle: Chapter members and guests are joined by members of the State Board (left) Lynda Aber, (middle) Christine Murphy, State Regent Diane Waugh Oliver and (right) Pat Sanftner. Bottom Left: State Regent Diane Waugh Oliver is presented a check on behalf of our chapter by Linda Chesko for the State Regent's project. Bottom Right: State Regent brings greetings to attendees during the chapter meeting.
November 1, 2022
National Guard Militia Museum of NJ, Lawrenceville
Pictured above chapter members enjoyed a guided-tour of the National Guard Milita Museum of New Jersey in Lawrenceville
September 17, 2022
Naturalization Ceremony at Morven Museum and Garden, Princeton
Pictured left: New citizen accepting his certificate. Pictured center: Members of the GDFPH and Mercer Chapters congratulated and presented gift bags to 25 new citizens. Pictured right: Taking the Oath of Allegiance.
June 11, 2022
Grave Marker Ceremony for Revolutionary War Patriot Gershom Loveless
Above: Chapter members Cheryl Craig, Patty Jackman, Linda Chesko - Kathy Mazzacco (Shrewsbury Towne -Mommouth Chapter), Cindy Hoge, Connie Olde, Marcia Szedula, Wendy and Donna Toncic participated in an Historic Marker Ceremony at the First Baptist Church in Hamilton Square.
Top Right: Members of the GDFPH and Shrewsbury-Monmouth Chapter are joined by descendents of Gershom Loveless, Private (New Jersey) and Bottom Right]
April 2022
130th Annual State Conference
Congratulations to Stephanie Teagarden (top left) for being name 2022 NJDAR State Outstanding Junior. Chapter members enjoyed the 130th Annual NJ State Conference held at the Crowne Plaza in Princeton.
April 27, 2022
Battle of Assunpink Creek Marker Ceremony at Mill Hill Park
On April 27, 2022, chapter members (pictured top left) participated in the unveiling of the DAR America 250! Patriotic Marker ceremony at Mill Hill Park in Trenton hosted by State Regent Bonnie Matthews (top right). Speakers included President General Denise Doring VanBuren (top middle), Mayor Reed Gusciora (bottom left) and past President General Lynn Forney Young (bottom right).
March 2022
Community Service Award Ceremony
On the 12th of March, Matthew Reiter was presented with the DAR Community Service Award in recognition of his ecological restoration project (pictured right) of the Blue Trail in Crystal Lake Park as well as his efforts to provide a safe trail for visitors to the park.
Above: Matthew Reiter with Chapter members Jill Reiter, Linda Chesko, Cindy Hoge, and Marcia Szedula following the presention the award and pin (above center) at Matthew's Eagle Scout Court of Honor in Bordentown, NJ.
2021 Menlo Park Veterans Memorial Home Activities and Events
Above: Chapter member Marcia Szedula (left) presenting the Chapter's 2021 annual donation
to residents of the Meno Park
Above (left): Chapter member Marcia Szedula (center) with other NJ DAR members volunteering at the Menlo Park Veterans Memorial Home organizing the Gift Shop. (right) Gifts donated to Veteran residents from GDFPH Chapter members.
Veterans Memorial Home following an afternoon of fishing.
December 2021
NSDAR Special Meeting and Open House in DC
Pictured left: Members of the NJDAR delegation visiting the National Cathedral and (below right) at NSDAR Headquarters in Washington DC. Pictured above right: Chapter members Marcia Szedula, Linda Chesko and Connie Olde at the National Cathedral.
October 2021
Oliver Associates Tea
Above (left): Meet the Candidates for State Office (2022-2025) back row left - Patricia Saftner (State Historian), Jane Daly (State Treasurer), D Gayle Loftis (State Organizaing Secretary), Christine Murphy (State Registrar), Lynda Aber (State Librarian); front row left - Josephine Guscott (State Recording Secretary), Linda Jurczak (State Vice Regent), Diane Oliver (State Regent), Mary Leonard (State Chaplain), Rosemary Wallace (State Corresponding Secretary). (Right) Bea Boyce is pictured with Catherine Medich.
Above (left) Linda Chesko and (right) Connie Olde are pictured with Candidate for State Regent Diane Oliver.
Day of Service: October 9, 2021
Members of the Colonel Thomas Reynolds Chapter and the General David Forman - Penelope Hart Chapter participated in a Day of Service at the Crosswicks Library putting books and videos in order on the childrens' floor.
September 2021: Jersey Girls Go To Washington
Pictured Above: Chapter members Linda Chesko (left) and Catherine Medich (right) pictured with President General Denise Doring Van Buren.
Pictured Right: President General welcoming delegates to the President General's Reception Room.
Pictured Left: Chapter members Linda Chesko, Connie Olde and Catherine Medich pictured with NJ State Regent Bonnie Matthews in front of Washington's tomb.
September 2021: Bells Across America
Chapter members (picture top left to right) Connie Olde and Melissa Wetzell with daughter Ainsley, (middle left and right, respectively) Patty Jackman and Linda Chesko and (bottom) Marcia Szedula joined other NSDAR members at 4 pm to commemorate Bells Across America.
Congratulations to the General David Forman-Penelope Hart Chapter to successfully attaining the Bronze Level in the 2020 "Spread the American Spirit" magazine subscription contest.
Results were based on the percentage of subscribers relative to the chapter's official membership count as of January 1, 2020.
June 2021: Chapter Picnic
Chapter members met at the home of Regent Linda Chesko to hold their June Picnic Meeting.
NJDAR Spring Conference - 2021
Chapter member Adrienne Kubiak with President General Denise Doring Van Buren (pictured above left) and Adrienne and Victoria Flick (flanking middle photo respectively) and chapter member and State Organizing Secretary Catherine Medich (pictured right).
February 2021: Chapter Meeting
Chapter members and guests posing for a picture after its Colonial Cooking Meeting.
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Guest Lisa Zeles with Sarah Winnemucca (3rd row from top - far right) Junior Memberships Committee Doll
September 2020: Bells Across America
Chapter members (picture top left to right) Sally Bickford, Connie Olde, Marcia Szedula, Donna Tanguay and Linda Chesko (bottom left to right) Joan Hayevy, Kathryn Cornell, Stephanie Muller, and Patty Jackman joined other NSDAR members around the world commemorate the
signing of the Constitution of the United States by ringing a bell at 4:00 pm on September 17, 2020 as part of Bells Across America.
June 2020: Service Project
Chapter members Joan Hayevy, Kathryn Cornell and Donna Tanguay along with their children and grandchildren (pictured) participated in a service project on June 14th cleaning up the gravesites of Revolutionary War soldiers at the First Presbyterian Church of Ewing Cemetery.
February 2020: Chapter Social
Chapter and prospective members enjoyed a wonderful afternoon of food and fun at the home of Vice Regent Sally Bickford.
January 2020: Naturalization Ceremony (Trenton City Hall)
Chapter members (center) participated in a Naturalization Ceremony at the Trenton City Hall Council Chambers. Photos: US Representative 12th District, New Jersey Bonnie Watson-Colman gives keynote address (left); 41 new citizens from 22 countries take the Oath of Allegience (right)
December 2019: Holiday Luncheon
at the Grafton House
The historic Grafton House in Hamilton, New Jersey was the site of this year's December meeting and holiday luncheon enjoyed by chapter members and guests.
November 2019: National Defense Event
at the Washington Crossing Inn
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Chapter members and guests spent the afternoon at the Washington Crossing Inn in Pennsylvania learning about the "Life of a Soldier" as told by a representative of the 9th Pennsylvania Light Infantry" presentation by Karl Fritzinger
October 2019: Historic Cemetery Tour & Northern District Luncheon
Chapter members enjoyed a walking tour of
the historic Riverview Cemetery in Trenton presented by Richard A. Sauers
Members participated in the Northern District Luncheon was held at Baltusrol Golf Club honoring State Regent Bonnie Matthews (picutre top right - left) and her Board of Managers.
September 2019: Autumn Conference
Chapter members attending NJ's State Conference with a special celebration of Connie Olde.
June 2019: Chapter Picnic
Installation of new chapter officers
May 2019: Naturalization Ceremony
Posting of the Colors by New Jersey Juvenile Justice Commissioner Honor Guard
Judge Glenn A. Grant administers Oath of Allegiance at the 2019 Law Day ceremony
Chapter members congratulate 40 new citizens from 23 countries with gift bags.
March 2019: Spring Conference
State Regent Karen Stroever welcomes guest NSDAR President General Ann T. Dillion to NJ's 127th Spring Conference
