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WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH
MARY WALKER: THE ONLY WOMAN TO RECEIVE THE MEDAL OF HONOR March 3, 2019 at 2pm Historic Mitchell House (now American Legion) 57 Mitchell Place, White Plains, NY Commemorating the 100 year anniversary of her death. Women's rights advocate, abolitionist, prisoner of war, surgeon There will be a Program, slide show presentation, re-enactors, raffle, 50-50, cash bar and light refreshments. Civil war attire is encouraged. FREE WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA CEREMONY December 15, 2018 at noon Gate of Heaven Cemetery Stevens Ave,, Hawthorne, NY Specially designated ceremonial wreaths will be placed on soldiers graves to remember those who served, honor their sacrifices and teach our younger generation about the cost of freedom during a ceremony that will be coordinated simultaneously at over 400 participating locations nationwide. The Public is urged to attend this ceremony. If you would like to sponsor a $15 wreath for a soldier's grave or want more information on this event, please contact Debra at 914 495-3631. Nobody should be forgotten during the Holiday season. Especially our veterans. COLONIAL TROLLEY TOUR OF HISTORIC WHITE PLAINS IS BACK...AGAIN!! Sunday, October 14th, 2018 at 1pm-3pm (Reservations required) Start and end at 60 Park Ave., White Plains (Historic Purdy House). Parking available. We will visit the sites of the Battle of White Plains, the court house where the Declaration of Independence was read in 1776 and the birth place of New York State, historic Miller house, Mitchell house and Miller hill, Horton's gristmill, Colonial grave yard and more. Light refreshments and private viewing of Purdy House included. Free book about White Plains. Tour goes rain or shine in our enclosed Trolley. THIS IS A NONREFUNDABLE (TAX DEDUCTIBLE) FUNDRAISER FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION. Buy tickets below. Tickets $50.00 DOLL members/65+/Veterans/Child under 13 = $45 |
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WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA CEREMONY
December 16, 2017 at 12:00 noon (sharp) Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Hawthorne, NY 10532 We will be hosting a wreath laying ceremony at the cemetery. Seven specially designated ceremonial wreaths will be placed on memorials to remember those who served, honor their sacrifices and teach our younger generation about the cost of freedom during a ceremony that will be coordinated simultaneously at over 400 participating locations nationwide. In addition to these ceremonial wreaths, sponsored wreaths will be placed on veteran’s graves in local cemeteries. The Public is urged to attend this ceremony. If you would like to sponsor a $15 wreath , volunteer to place a wreath on a grave or want more information on this event, please contact Debra at 914 495-3631 or use the contact form on this site. Nobody should be forgotten during the Holiday season. Especially our veterans. |
MARCH IS WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH
"Shadow Patriots: Lady Spies of War"
Sunday, March 26, 2017 at 2pm-4pm
57 Mitchell Pl., White Plains, NY
(Historic Mitchell House now American Legion)
These remarkable brave Patriots are members of a proud sorority made up of women of every color and creed who risked their lives to make America strong and to create a better future for all of us. Each attendee will receive a TOP SECRET envelope which can not be opened until the end of the program. Will there be a message (prize) inside or will yours be written in invisible ink? Hmmm? Suggested donation $5.00. Refreshments, 50/50, Lotto raffle, prizes, cash bar
"Shadow Patriots: Lady Spies of War"
Sunday, March 26, 2017 at 2pm-4pm
57 Mitchell Pl., White Plains, NY
(Historic Mitchell House now American Legion)
These remarkable brave Patriots are members of a proud sorority made up of women of every color and creed who risked their lives to make America strong and to create a better future for all of us. Each attendee will receive a TOP SECRET envelope which can not be opened until the end of the program. Will there be a message (prize) inside or will yours be written in invisible ink? Hmmm? Suggested donation $5.00. Refreshments, 50/50, Lotto raffle, prizes, cash bar
Little Red School House
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PATRIOTS IN PETTICOATS
September 19, 2015 at 2:00 pm The Little Red School house 297 Locust Avenue, Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567-1308 Program showcases what life was like for women before, during and after the American Revolution and features re-enactor "Ann Fisher Miller" born 1728 who was recently recognized as a Patriot of the Revolution. Please join us in this historical setting for this enlightening program. Light refreshments |
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PATRIOTS IN PETTICOATS/240 yr commemoration of Declaring our Independence
March 6, 2016 (Sunday) at 2:00 pm Historic Minot Mitchell House (now American Legion) 57 Mitchell Place, White Plains, NY We are celebrating Women's History month with "Patriots in Petticoats". We will highlight the many accomplishments of women during the American Revolution. Patriot "Ann Fisher Miller" will tell her life story and what it was like to live through the Revolution. We are also commemorating 240 years (1776-2016) of Declaring our Independence. There will be re-enactors, flag raising ceremony, musket demonstration. Light refreshments, cash bar available. Free. Minot Mitchell house was built in 1810 and is a replica of the first colonial courthouse where the Declaration of Independence was read to the public for the first time on July 11, 1776. |
ANN FISHER MILLER HEADSTONE UNVEILING
September 27, 2015 at 2:00 pm
White Plain Presbyterian Church graveyard
39 No. Broadway, White Plains, NY
Ann Miller is a Patriot of the American Revolution whose home hosted many Generals including George Washington and was used as a hospital and her property an encampment and battle ground. Her home also was the birthplace of Methodism in the area. Please join us for the unveiling of Ann Miller's headstone. Ann's headstone was hand carved by master carver Robert Carpenter in the same manner as the 18th century carvers. Her burial location was lost for 100 years until DOLL located it in ancient cemetery records at the County archives. She is resting next to her husband and 2 sons who all died during the war in 1776. Light refreshments.
September 27, 2015 at 2:00 pm
White Plain Presbyterian Church graveyard
39 No. Broadway, White Plains, NY
Ann Miller is a Patriot of the American Revolution whose home hosted many Generals including George Washington and was used as a hospital and her property an encampment and battle ground. Her home also was the birthplace of Methodism in the area. Please join us for the unveiling of Ann Miller's headstone. Ann's headstone was hand carved by master carver Robert Carpenter in the same manner as the 18th century carvers. Her burial location was lost for 100 years until DOLL located it in ancient cemetery records at the County archives. She is resting next to her husband and 2 sons who all died during the war in 1776. Light refreshments.
TROLLEY TOUR OF HISTORIC COLONIAL WHITE PLAINS
COMING AGAIN SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2015 AT 2PM
Starts and ends at Purdy House, 60 Park Ave., White Plains
We will visit the sites of the Battle of White Plains, the court house where the Declaration of Independence was read and the birth place of New York State, historic Miller house and Miller hill, Horton's gristmill, Historic Presbyterian grave yard and more. Included is private viewing of Purdy House. THIS IS A TAX DEDUCTIBLE FUNDRAISER FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION. $50 DONATION/NON REFUNDABLE. Tour goes rain or shine. Light Refreshments included. SEATING IS LIMITED.
BATTLE OF WHITE PLAINS COMMEMORATION
October 25, 2015 at 1:00 PM - FREE
(Camp opens at 10am - come visit the soldiers)
Purdy House - 60 Park Ave., White Plains, NY
We will be participating with the White Plains Historical Society in commemorating the Battle of White Plains that occurred on October 28, 1776.
There will be re-enactors, camp followers and George Washington will be there. A special appearance by "Abigail Purdy" who will talk about what life was like for her and her husband Jacob who was in the Battle of White Plains. Color guard, flag raising, musket firing, refreshments.
Note: George Washington stayed at Purdy House before the Battle began in 1776.
Purdy House will be open for inspection.
October 25, 2015 at 1:00 PM - FREE
(Camp opens at 10am - come visit the soldiers)
Purdy House - 60 Park Ave., White Plains, NY
We will be participating with the White Plains Historical Society in commemorating the Battle of White Plains that occurred on October 28, 1776.
There will be re-enactors, camp followers and George Washington will be there. A special appearance by "Abigail Purdy" who will talk about what life was like for her and her husband Jacob who was in the Battle of White Plains. Color guard, flag raising, musket firing, refreshments.
Note: George Washington stayed at Purdy House before the Battle began in 1776.
Purdy House will be open for inspection.
WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA CEREMONY
December 15, 2015 at 12:00 noon (sharp)
American Legion
57 Mitchell Place., White Plains, NY
We will be hosting a wreath laying ceremony at the American Legion Post 135 in White Plains. Seven specially designated ceremonial wreaths will be placed on memorials at the Legion to remember those who served, honor their sacrifices and teach our younger generation about the cost of freedom during a ceremony that will be coordinated simultaneously at over 400 participating locations nationwide.
In addition to these ceremonial wreaths, sponsored wreaths will be placed on veteran’s graves in local cemeteries. During this 50th commemoration year of the Vietnam war, the Daughters of Liberty’s Legacy will be placing wreaths on the graves of Vietnam veterans killed during the war and buried in the White Plains/Mt. Pleasant area. The Public is urged to attend this ceremony and light refreshments will be available at conclusion. If you would like to sponsor a $15 wreath , volunteer to place a wreath on a grave or want more information on this event, please contact Debra Palazzo at 914 495-3631 or debra@daughtersoflibertyslegacy.com or use the contact form on this site. Nobody should be forgotten during the Holiday season. Especially our veterans.
December 15, 2015 at 12:00 noon (sharp)
American Legion
57 Mitchell Place., White Plains, NY
We will be hosting a wreath laying ceremony at the American Legion Post 135 in White Plains. Seven specially designated ceremonial wreaths will be placed on memorials at the Legion to remember those who served, honor their sacrifices and teach our younger generation about the cost of freedom during a ceremony that will be coordinated simultaneously at over 400 participating locations nationwide.
In addition to these ceremonial wreaths, sponsored wreaths will be placed on veteran’s graves in local cemeteries. During this 50th commemoration year of the Vietnam war, the Daughters of Liberty’s Legacy will be placing wreaths on the graves of Vietnam veterans killed during the war and buried in the White Plains/Mt. Pleasant area. The Public is urged to attend this ceremony and light refreshments will be available at conclusion. If you would like to sponsor a $15 wreath , volunteer to place a wreath on a grave or want more information on this event, please contact Debra Palazzo at 914 495-3631 or debra@daughtersoflibertyslegacy.com or use the contact form on this site. Nobody should be forgotten during the Holiday season. Especially our veterans.