The Jersey Blue Chapter was organized
at the home of Miss Julia Leupp in New Brunswick, New Jersey, on February
14, 1894 with 13 members. Miss Kate Deshler was elected as the first
Regent. The chapter was named to honor New Jersey infantry troops who
have been referred to as "Jersey Blues" troops as early as
1747.
Our chapter has
a rich history of accomplishment in historical preservation, education,
and patriotic public service. During the early years, the Jersey Blue
Daughters contributed to the DAR Hospital Corps during the Spanish-American
War, and then went on to organize the Visiting Nurse Association of
New Brunswick. The restoration of the Wallace House in Somerville, the
Old Barracks in Trenton, the Memorial to General Lafayette in France,
and the Parish Chapel in Mt. Vernon--all received assistance from our
chapter. These are but a few examples of their work.
Today the work
continues. Since 1914, the chapter is privileged to have stewardship
of Buccleuch Mansion, the home of General Washington's Aide-de-Camp,
Anthony Walton White. The museum is open to the public with chapter
members serving as docents. More information on Buccleuch Mansion is
available on this site. Carrying on a proud and long-standing tradition
of supporting America's service men and women, the chapter manages a
clothing room at the Menlo Park Veteran's Home, and sponsors other recreational
activities for the veterans.
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"To
arms once more, our hero cries,
Sedition lives and order dies;
To peace and ease then bid adieu
And dash to the mountains, Jersey Blue."
Howell,
Richard. "Jersey Blues." PA Archives, 2d ser., vol.
4 (1876): 550
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