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General Winfield Scott’s Grave Re-Dedication

General Winfield Scott’s Grave Re-Dedication The Society of the Second War with Great Britain in the State of New York (SSWGBSNY) helped the State of New York Society of the United States Daughters of 1812 rededicate General Winfield Scott’s grave at West Point New York on April 5, 2014. Dr. […]


Celebrating James Madison’s Birthday

Celebrating James Madison’s Birthday On Friday, March 14th, the Society of the Second War with Great Britain in the State of New York sponsored a dinner celebrating the birthday of James Madison, who served as President throughout the War of 1812. The dinner was co-sponsored by the New York City […]


Kelsey Bridge Cemetery Dedication

Kelsey Bridge Cemetery Dedication On Wednesday, October 2, 2013 there was a ceremony to help honor and remember all of those whose remains rest at Kelsey Bridge Cemetery. It was attended by representative descendants of most of the families named on the stones (Evans, Morgan, Barrett, Hinman). The graves of […]