Our History
On December 23, 1933, the 176th chapter in New York was organized at the Fort Crailo Historic Site in Rensselaer. State Regent Mrs. Hamilton Gibbes gave the oath of office to the new officers. Ruth Electra Schaefer presented the new chapter with a gavel made from the wood of the battleship, Revenge, which saw nine days of actions on Lake Champlain during the American Revolution. The gavel is still used today at meetings.
Fort Crailo turned out to be a "war baby" with the early members holding many events to raise funds for the World War II effort. They donated to the Red Cross, Guide Dogs for the Blind, and to the "Metal Locator" fund. We were one of the four chapters to host the 48th state conference in 1943, which was stated by Vice President General Mrs. George Duffy to be "one of the finest state conferences . . . attended." Since 1940, Fort Crailo has been recognized for its efforts in, history, genealogy, and participation in the National All American Chorus.
As a chapter, we strive to uphold the NSDAR motto of "God, Home, and Country" through our programs, activities, and participation in the community.
Fort Crailo turned out to be a "war baby" with the early members holding many events to raise funds for the World War II effort. They donated to the Red Cross, Guide Dogs for the Blind, and to the "Metal Locator" fund. We were one of the four chapters to host the 48th state conference in 1943, which was stated by Vice President General Mrs. George Duffy to be "one of the finest state conferences . . . attended." Since 1940, Fort Crailo has been recognized for its efforts in, history, genealogy, and participation in the National All American Chorus.
As a chapter, we strive to uphold the NSDAR motto of "God, Home, and Country" through our programs, activities, and participation in the community.
Website was last updated 8/9/2021 by the chapter webmaster
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