Bi-Centennial Commemoration of The Battle of the Boquet on May 14 May 14, 2014, marked the 200th Anniversary of The Battle of the Boquet, a battle that occurred at the mouth of the Boquet River between the invading British and the local New York Militia under the command of Lt. […]
Uncle Sam’s Gravesite Ceremony, Uncle Sam Day September 11th Weekend 2015 Uncle Sam Gravesite, Oakwood Cemetery, Troy, NY
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 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 […]
Letter of Thanks from NYS Assemblyman Magnarelli of the 129th District for our Participation in the CNY Veterans Parade and Expo
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 […]
Re-Dedicating the Grave of Gen. Richard Dodge The Johnstown Historical Society held a General Dodge Day event on September 21st, 2013 in Johnstown, NY. Dedication of new tombstones for for Brigadier-General Richard Dodge who served in both the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. He was ordered to assemble […]
Commemoration of the War of 1812 1814 Central Park North Woods Blockhouse The Genealogical and Patriotic Societies of the War of 1812: The Society of the Second War with Great Britain in the State of New York (SSWGBSNY), The State of New York Society United States Daughters of 1812, The […]
Annual SSWGBSNY Business Meeting 2012 2012 Annual Meeting at Saratoga Springs: Compatriots LeMay and Thurston were Honored by Award of the Gen. Jacob Brown Award
Lt. John Halbert 2012 Chesterfield, MA Commemoration John E. Wool Chapter Pres. Tim Mabee, Mr. Mike Companion and Mr. John Whitworth attend Celebrations in Chesterfield, MA on the Anniversary of their Town with the DAR and in also in dedicating a new headstone for Lt. John Halbert on July 1st, […]
