Fall 2019

THE PATRIOT Sons of the Revolution℠ in the State of , Inc.

In this age of email, many of you have been receiving information on the Society’s events and accomplishments on a current basis by email. However, we plan to re-institute periodic hard copy editions of the Patriot for those who find a hard copy newsletter beneficial. This issue recaps events from 2018 and 2019 to date. We hope it informs all, and brings back good memories for many. If you have not been receiving our emails, please supply your email address to us at 212-425- 1776 or [email protected].

Society Honors Elizabeth and Stanley DeForest Scott as Distinguished Patriots

At the dent and on the Real Estate, Publicity, G e o r g e Art & Publication, Long Range Plan- Washing- ning, Finance, Investment, Bicentenni- ton Ball, al Celebration, Development and Edu- held on cational Services Committees. February The Scotts have donated numerous 22, 2019, items to the Muse- at the um, some of which appear in the U n i o n Peter C. Hein Elected to First Portrait Gallery Club, the Honoring Elizabeth and Stanley Term as Society President S o c i e t y DeForest Scott. honored Elizabeth and Stanley DeFor- (Mr. and Mrs. Scott have served and est Scott as Distinguished Patriots. Recently, the Scotts established and been members of numerous groups and Mr. Scott has been named an Honor- completed a generous challenge grant societies, including the American Nu- ary President for Life by the Society. to enable the Society to recover from mismatic Society (trustee), Mount He served for many years as Co- Superstorm Sandy and replace the Vernon Ladies Association (advisory Chairman of the and Arts electrical wiring and equipment that committee), World Monuments Fund Committee and on the Board of Man- had been immersed in salt water, up to (international council), Society Coloni- agers. He has served as Treasurer, the bar on the first floor. al Wars (member council). 2nd Vice President and 3rd Vice Presi-

OFFICERS AND MANAGERS ELECTED AT THE ANNUAL MEETING HELD DECEMBER 4, 2018: INSIDE THIS ISSUE: BOARD OF MANAGERS OFFICERS: (cont.): 2018 Events 2 President: Peter C. Hein Gary Dycus 2019 Events 5 1st V. Pres.: Raymond Manning Anthony G. Gray Secretary: Matthew C. Norgard Adam P. Hess 2019 Flag Day Parade 7 Treasurer: Thomas P. Rogers Scott Jeffrey What’s Happening Now 8 Kevin J. Lehman 2nd V. Pres.: Christopher Norfleet Steven Noonan 3rd V. Pres.: Brian Gill David W. Norgard Registrar: Charles M. Hug, Esq. Wesley Oler IV Chaplain: Rev. Christopher Cullen, SJ David B. Rich III, Esq. The Editors: William B Richards Ambrose M. Richardson III BOARD OF MANAGERS: Andrew W. Russell James R. Rhodes Alan W. Borst, Esq. P. Layton Sanders, Jr. Kenneth Chase, Esq. Justin Tessier Alan W. Borst, Jr. Michael Coneys, Esq. Craig Weaver 2018 EVENTS During 2018, the Society hosted or participated in a variety of events, including the following, in reverse chronological order:

Evacuation Day Nathan Hale Commemoration September 21, 2018—In 1893, the So- November 19, 2018—Inspired by Past ciety presented to the City of New President Daniel Le Vert Coleman, we York the elegant statue of Nathan celebrated Evacuation Day, when the Hale, which now stands opposite City British occupation of New York ended, Hall. and when the American flag first flew over a truly independent nation, at Each year, we commemorate the mar- Fraunces Tavern,® where the original tyrdom of Nathan Hale, a Yale class- celebration occurred with George mate of Benjamin Tallmadge. Hale’s Washington present. We recreated last letter, to a brother, has been dis- the 13 toasts given on November 25, played at the Museum. 1783. SRNY Color Guard at the Churchyard at For years, the St. Paul’s Chapel for the Saratoga / Society was Yorktown Commemoration alone in cele- More than 3,000 French soldiers brating Evac- died on American soil, and many uation Day – more died in the world war that en- the realiza- sured after the Treaty of Alliance in tion of inde- 1778. A reception was held after the pendence, not event at the Shelby Cullom Davis just the decla- Flag Gallery. ration of inde- Past President Daniel Le Spy Night Vert Coleman, after giv- p e n d e n c e . Members of the SRNY and Veterans Corps September 24 2018—Our Museum ing the 13th toast, “May Now the event of Artillery in front of the statue of Na- celebrates “Spy Week” in September the Remembrances of is also cele- than Hale at City Hall Park. each year, largely in honor of Wash- the Day be a lesson to brated by the ington’s spymaster, Benjamin Princes.” Lower Man- Battle of Brooklyn hattan Histor- Tallmadge. Our current spy exhibit ical Association and by the National features one of our treasures, the August 26, 2018—Less than two Park Service at Federal Hall. letter from Washington to months after the Declaration of Inde- Tallmadge asking that the Long Is- pendence, the British landed 40,000 Massing of the Colors land information network be activat- troops in Brooklyn, overwhelmed the ed. American forces, and nearly ended the November 11, 2018—Each year in No- . Badly beaten, vember, around the time of Remem- In 2018, Spy Night was a members’ Washington and his troops managed brance Day, now known as Veterans only event, with a presentation by to escape across the East River to fight Day, the Society participates in the Bill Richards about the Culper Ring, another seven years. The Color Guard Massing of the Colors at St. Thomas led by Tallmadge. 2017 featured participates in this impressive event, Church Fifth Avenue, with other pat- Hercules Mulligan with a presenta- organized by the Brooklyn SAR. riotic and genealogical societies. tion by Liam Murphy.

Saratoga/Yorktown Tavern Night October 28 2018—On October 28, July 26, 2018—In July, the Society 2018, the Color Guard participated in hosted a cocktail reception in Fraunces a commemoration of the American Tavern to celebrate the role of taverns victories at Saratoga and Yorktown in the American Revolution. The at the Churchyard at St. Paul’s event is extremely popular with the Chapel. The event was organized by younger generation, including young the Lower Manhattan Historical As- members of the DAR. sociation, and was attended by the Our first event was in 2017, and was Veteran Corps of Artillery, the SRNY Color Guard at the Battle of French Deputy Consul General, vari- organized by Adam Hess, who once Brooklyn commemoration, held each again produced a raucously successful ous French Veterans Groups, and the August in Brooklyn’s expansive occasion. Lycee Francais. Green-Wood Cemetery.

Page 2 2018 EVENTS Cont.

Fourth of July Washington Inauguration George Washington Ball July 4, 2018—In 2018 the Color Guard April 30, 2018—Each year the Na- participated in a parade from Battery tional Park Service and local Ma- Park to South Street Seaport, follow- sons re-enact Washington’s inaugu- ing the cannonade at Battery Park by ration at Federal Hall. The iconic the Veteran Corps of Artillery. statue in front of Federal Hall was installed on or about Evacuation day The event is organized by the Lower in 1883, paid for by private subscrip- Manhattan Historical Association, and tion. is attended by public officials, includ- ing Margaret Chen, Council Person for District 1, and Borough President Gale Brewer. It as reported by local Chan- Battles of Lexington and (l. to r.) Then-President Ambrose M. Rich- nel 11 WPIX and attended by hun- Concord Dinner (including ardson III with Dr. Robert McDonald and dreds. Fraunces Tavern Museum® Book Award Presentation) then-Director Jessica B. Phillips. Gustavus Conyngham Award February 16, 2018—Our 141st Annual George Washington Ball was held on June 15, 2018— February 16, 2018, at the Metropoli- Beginning in tan Club. Dr. Robert McDonald of 1999, the Socie- West Point Academy was ty has given out Honored Scholar and Special Guest the Gustavus Speaker. George C. Whipple III was C o n y n g h a m Master of Ceremonies and David Award at the Woods orchestrated the festive pro- Kings Point ceedings. Amb. John L. Loeb offered Merchant Ma- the toast to George Washington. Past President Am- rine Academy to brose M. Richardson the graduating Annual Church Service (l. to r.) Book Award Committee Chair- III with 2018 Gustavus man Kenneth Chase poses with then- February 24, 2018—The Society’s An- Conyngham Award with the highest President Ambrose M. Richardson III nual Church Service took place on r e c i p i e n t A u s t i n rating in sea- and 2018 Book Award Recipient Russell February 18, 2018, at the Church of MacElrevey. manship who is Shorto. the Incarnation on Madison Avenue, continuing to sail. In 2018 the award where departed members were re- went to Austin MacElrevey. April 23, 2018—The Society commem- membered. A reception and lunch fol- orated the Battles of Lexington and lowed. At the service, Fr. Cullen be- Knox Trophy at West Point Concord in 1775 and gave its Fraunc- came the first Jesuit to give the homi- es Tavern Museum Book Award for ly at the Church. 2018 to Russell Shorto, for his book May 24, 2018— Revolution Song. A lifetime achieve- Tallmadge Night This award is ment award was granted posthumous- January 22, 2018—Past President the oldest mili- ly to Thomas Fleming, who enlight- Larry Simpson gave one of his typical- tary award at ened us with many works on all as- ly enlightening presentations on Fred- West Point. It pects of the American Revolution. erick Samuel Tallmadge and on the honors the early history of the Society. highest-rated cadet in the NATO Supreme Allied Military Pro- Commander Transformation gram. 2018’s On April 17, 2018, the Society hosted a w a r d e e , Past President Ambrose a reception and presentation by the S h a w n a T . M Richardson III with NATO Supreme Allied Commander 2018 Knox Trophy recipi- Moore, was one Transformation, Gen. Denis Mercier, ent Shawna T. Moore. of four cadet who described the evolving nature of regimental cap- warfare and NATO’s efforts to en- tains and a registered professional gage with it, including the very real NATO Supreme Allied Commander Transfor- engineer, among other accomplish- cyberwar currently being waged. mation, Gen. Denis Mercier presents to a full ments. house in the Davis Flag Gallery.

Page 3 2019 EVENTS Moving full steam into 2019, here are the events that have occurred and will occur, in chronological order.

Tallmadge Night Stated Meet- 129th Annual Church Service ing February 24, 2019—Many Society January 28, 2019—This year’s members and friends, led by Society Tallmadge day cocktail party, on Jan- Chaplain Rev. Christopher Cullen, uary 28, 2019, was an enjoyable gath- participated in Our Society’s 129th ering of Society members and guests, Annual Church Service at the and featured private docent tours of Church of the Incarnation on Sun- the Museum as well as our trade- day February 24, 2019. The Color marked ® Ale. Guard participated, joined by the Veteran Corps of Artillery. Twenty of our members, deceased since the last annual church service, were rec- Book Award Committee Chairman Kenneth ognized as the necrology was read at Chase presents award to 2019 Fraunces Tav- the church service. ern Museum Book Award Winner Joyce Lee Malcolm. Mill Street/Seixas Way April 8, 2019—Throughout the year Battles of Lexington and Con- members of the Society participate in cord Dinner (including Fraunc- events that we co-sponsor with other es Tavern® Museum book organizations. One recent, memora- award presentation) ble event was our Society’s co- April 22, 2019—On April 22, 2019 we sponsorship, with Lower Manhattan commemorated the Battles of Lexing- Historical Association, of the com- ton and Concord. First Vice President memoration on April 8, 2019 of the Ray Manning read the traditional naming of a portion of South William commemorative remarks on the bat- Current President General, National Society Street (a block from Fraunces Tav- tles of Lexington and Concord. Among Daughters of the American Revolution Denise ern) for the historic Mill Street Syna- the flags presented was the Bedford Doring Van Buren was honored at the 2019 gogue, the first synagogue in North flag, which had been carried by the George Washington Birthday Ball. America, and for the “Patriot Rabbi,” Bedford Minutemen at Concord. Co- Gershon Mendes Seixas. chairman of the Color Guard, Adam The George Washington Birth- Hess, explained its significance. Vice- day Ball At this event, we honored SRNY Honorary President John Loeb Jr. chairman of the Color Guard, Scott nd February 22, 2019—This year’s 142 Participants in the ceremony ad- Dwyer, read the Concord hymn. George Washington Birthday Ball, journed to Fraunces Tavern Museum held February 22, 2019 at the Union New members Owen Kloter and Steve for a reception following the ceremo- Messere were presented with their Club, commemorated the 300th anni- ny. versary of the construction of Fraunc- rosettes. Forty-year and 50-year es Tavern (back in 1719). members were recognized, including George Russell Broadhead. We were delighted to honor Elizabeth and Stanley DeForest Scott, whose Book awards Chairman Ken Chase strong support for the Society and its presented the Fraunces Tavern® Mu- Museum over many years has been so seum book award to winner Joyce Lee important to our current success. We Malcolm for her book “The Tragedy of also honored Denise Doring VanBu- Benedict Arnold: An American Life.” ren, then First Vice President Gen- We also recognized with honorable eral, National Society Daughters of mentions authors Bob Drury and Tom the American Revolution, who became Clavin for their book, Valley Forge, the DAR President General in June Peter Hein (President SRNY) and Allen Mil- and Albert Louis Zambone, for his man (Lower Manhattan Historical Ass’n 2019. book, Daniel Morgan: A Revolutionary ) present Religious Freedom Award to Life. We were especially pleased au- Amb. John Loeb Jr. at ceremony for the co- Hold the date for the 143rd George thors of all three books were able to Washington Birthday Ball – February naming of South William Street as ‘Mill Street Synagogue/Seixas Way’. join us. 21, 2020.

Page 4 2019 Events

Washington Inauguration Fourth of July Battle of Brooklyn April 30, 2019—At this Annual event July 4, 2019—The Color Guard made held just up the street from our a magnificent showing at the Inde- Fraunces Tavern, we provided the col- pendence Day parade hosted by the or guard for the reenactment of Wash- Lower Manhattan Historical Society ington’s inauguration at Federal Hall. and led by Borough President Gale Brewer and Council Person Margaret Shearith Israel Memorial Chin. May 19, 2019—The Color Guard par- Summer Tavern Night ticipated in the annual memorial cere- Members of the SRNY Color Guard at the mony honoring patriots buried in the Battle of Brooklyn Commemoration in Shearith Israel Chatham Square Cem- Green-Wood Cemetery. etery. August 25, 2019—The Color Guard Knox Trophy participated, once again, in this com- May 23, 2019— memoration at Green-Wood Cemetery Society Presi- in the heart of Brooklyn. We encour- dent Peter C. age those in the area to attend in the Hein presented future, as this is a wonderful family- the Knox Trophy President Peter Hein and other Mem- friendly event that celebrates the his- to the United bers of the SRNY look on as David tory of the American Revolution in an States Military Disi puts the finishing touches on the historic location. Academy at Tavern Night punch. West Point cadet Upcoming Events with the highest July 25, 2019—Tavern Night was a For the rest of 2019, the Society, Color standing in the sold-out event for the third consecu- Guard, and Museum, look forward to Military Pro- tive year. Adam Hess arranged the participating in the Commemoration of gram, David T. event, and procured and presented a American victories at Saratoga and Bindon. SRNY magnificent punch bowl to the Socie- Yorktown on October 26; Massing of has awarded the ty, which was then filled with wines the Colors on Nov. 10; NYC Veterans President Peter C. Knox Trophy at and spirits representing participants Day Parade on Nov. 11; Evacuation Hein with 2019 Knox West Point since in the American Revolution. Most of Day Dinner on November 25; and the Trophy recipient 1910. it was drunk, but there were no visu- Annual Meeting on December 4, 2019. David T. Bindon. al casualties. In 2020, we are looking with great an- ticipation to our annual George Wash- Gustavus Conyngham Award Nathan Hale Commemoration ington Birthday Ball on Feb. 21, at June 14, 2019—The Gustavus which we will honor SRNY Past Presi- Conyngham dent and current General President of Award was the Sons of the Revolution General presented by Society, Dr. Laurence S. Simpson. Alan W. Borst to the cadet at the U.S. Mer- Veteran’s Day Parade chant Ma- On Monday, November 11 the rine Acade- SRNY Color Guard will be partic- my at Kings ipating in the 100th Annual Point with Board Member Alan W. September 21, 2019—It was a beauti- NYC Veteran's Day Parade. the highest Borst, Jr. with 2019 Gusta- ful day for participants and onlookers Televised on WABC and boasting rating in vus Conyngham Award at the Nathan Hale Day Commemo- over 25,000 participants, this pa- seamanship recipient Benjamin David ration in City Hall Park. The Mayor- rade will be one of our Color who will Starr. al Proclamation was read by Manhat- Guard's highest profile events to continue to tan Borough Parks Commissioner date. If you are interested in par- sail. This year the award was pre- Bill Castro and afterward the event’s ticipating please email sented to Benjamin David Starr, ma- Chairman Michael Coneys hosted [email protected]. joring in Maritime and Logistics Se- participants for a luncheon at curity . Fraunces Tavern Restaurant.

Page 5 Flag Day June 14, 2019— Three years ago, Flag Day, which has been celebrated by the Society for over a century, was struggling for participation. In 2017, led by Adam Hess, it became a rous- ing success again. In 2018, there were over 1000 marchers, more than twen- ty groups participated, several local sponsors pitched in, and there was local TV coverage. The 2019 celebration of the adoption of the U.S. Flag in 1777 was conduct- ed with military precision by our Sons and Museum Staff, and directed once again by Chairman Adam Hess. Numerous patriotic and genealogical groups participated in the event, Winners of the 2019 Flag Day Essay and Art which was followed by a boisterous Contest (l. to. r.): Ryan Chen, Adam Leung, community reception in the Davis Birdie Cipriani, Ivy Chen. Flag Gallery. “What the American Flag Means The inaugural winning artwork of the 2019 to Me Essay and Art Contest” Flag Day Art Contest. Below: Adam Leung. Left: Birdie Cipriani. Starting in 2019, the SRNY added a

Top Left: The Flag Day Parade viewing new element to the annual Essay stand in front of Fraunces Tavern. Contest open to all students who march in the parade, asking students to also submit artwork that repre- sented “What the American Flag Means to Me”. Their enthusiastic submissions in this inaugural show- ing were encouraging.

The 2019 Flag Day Parade, Celebration, and Open House was made possible in part by contributions from the following generous sup- porters:

Membership Peter Bender Timothy Kirk Marching Group Sponsors ($1,500) Our membership has been grow- Eric Dietrich Owen Kloter BNY Mellon ing, including many young profes- sionals. Special thanks to Matt Scott Dwyer Edmund Lester Relish Caterers Norgard and Tom Rogers, Co- Ryan Edmiston James Magill III Chairs of our Membership Commit- Class Sponsors ($1,000) tee for 2017-2018, and Scott Jef- Gregg Fatzinger Chris Matteson frey, Scott Dwyer, and Thomas Neil Hohmann Ryan Ruskin Peter C. Hein Loftin, Co-Chairmen of the Mem- William Ijams, Sr. Patrick Smith Robert N. McKay, Esq. bership Committee for the current year, for the good results. Our new Warren Jessop R. Brandon Sokol Carrot-Top Industries members joining in 2018-2019 are: Happlabs Tech, Inc.

Page 6 What’s Happening Now

Our Historic Site Long Room Association Beside our connection to the American Planned Giving Society Revolution, one of the most important We have established the Long Room events in modern history, our owner- Association as a planned giving socie- ship of an historic site in lower Man- ty to recognize members who have hattan, including Manhattan’s oldest documented an intended bequest or structure, makes our Society distinc- other planned gifts with an estimated tive. value of $100,000 or more. These Fraunces Tavern Museum planned gifts could be through a will Five historic buildings, one 300 years Our Society owns and operates or trust; IRA or donor advised fund old, require upkeep, and we have met ® Fraunces Tavern Museum, which is account beneficiary designation; life the need to restore the façade of 24 open 360 days a year, welcomes twice insurance policy designation; or a Water Street, to install a new kitchen -daily school tours, and continues to payable on death account at a bank or exhaust through five floors, replace present an active series of public pro- brokerage firm. Those who contribute two floors of electrical wiring and grams, featuring authors’ recent at least $100,000 to the Building equipment, and update our aged books on the American Revolution Maintenance Endowment Fund or the HVAC system. Government and other and related topics, as well as other Museum Endowment Fund, either grants have been invaluable. patriotic and historical programs of directly or through an IRA or donor By some scientific estimates, we can interest. advised account, will also qualify for expect five extreme weather events by For members who are not able to at- membership in the Long Room Asso- 2030. Relocating is not an option, and tend in person, our public programs ciation. we are planning now, in connection are podcast on the “Fraunces Tavern This planned giving effort is being with our capital campaign, for a sus- Museum” podcast feed available on coordinated with our efforts to raise tainable future. iTunes (among other places). money for our endowments as part of our 250th anniversary campaign. Staff Members Our Museum staff is diligently pro- cessing a large donation of numerous Adam Paige Hess — Acting Director Revolutionary War objects and arti- We recognize with gratitude Diego Foronda — Development Officer facts recently contributed by Kent the following members of the and Tina Worley. You can enjoy Long Room Association Colyn Hunt — SRNY Events & Membership these objects by checking the “object Manager of the month” featured on the Planned Giving Society: Amy Kennard — Communications & Mar- Fraunces Tavern Museum website. Kenneth H. Chase keting Manager Peter C. Hein Eric Sussman — Facilities & Operations 250th Anniversary Campaign Amb. John L. Loeb, Jr. Manager We are continuing our active efforts to raise money for our endowments Peter G. C. Nemiroff Lisa Goulet — Collections Manager as part of our 250th anniversary Robert N. McKay, Esq. Sarah Kneeshaw — Education & Public Pro- campaign, set to culminate in July grams Manager 2026 when our country celebrates its Craig H. Weaver 250th anniversary. Keep an eye out Brittany Goss — Office & Membership Co- for more information about this in Tina K. and Kent D. Worley ordinator your mailbox in the next few months. George Gardner Watson (deceased) Mary Tsaltas — Program & Events Assistant

Jessica Bryant — Museum Services & MEMBER INVOLVEMENT Peter Hein, President Events Associate (212) 403-1237 If you have an interest in serv- [email protected] Theresa DeCicco — Museum Services & ing on one or more committees, Ray Manning, First Vice President Events Associate email 2administra- (631) 375-3180 [email protected]. [email protected] Warren Kitt — Museum Services Associate Also contact any of the Society Matt Norgard, Secretary Stephen Wood — Museum Services Associ- (212) 497-7791 officers if you would like to get ate [email protected] more involved or have ideas or Rafael Correa — Museum Services Associ- suggestions for us. Thomas Rogers, Treasurer (646) 981-2454 ate [email protected]

Page 7 UPCOMING EVENTS

NYC Veteran’s Day Parade, Color Guard Event, Mon. Nov. 11, 2019, 11am

Board Meeting, Mon. Nov. 25, 2019, 5:30pm

Evacuation Day Dinner, Mon. Nov. 25, 2019, 6:30pm

Annual Meeting of the Membership, Wed. Dec. 4, 2019, 5:30pm

Board Meeting, Mon. Dec. 16, 2019, 5:30pm

Board Meeting, Mon. Jan. 27, 2020, 5:00pm

Tallmadge Day Stated Meet- ing, Mon. Jan. 27, 2020, 6:30pm

Washington’s Birthday Open House, Mon. Feb.17,2020 12-5p

George Washington Birthday Ball, Fri. Feb. 21, 2020, Metro- politan Club, 7:00pm

Annual Church Service, Sun. Sons of the Revolution℠ Feb 23, 2020, Church of the In- in the State of New York, Inc. carnation Fraunces Tavern Museum Board Meeting, Mon. Mar. 30, 54 Pearl St., Second Floor 2020, 5:30pm New York, NY 10004-4300 Board Meeting, Mon. Apr. 27, 2020, 5:00pm

Battles of Lexington and Concord Dinner (including Fraunces Tavern Museum Book Award Presentation), Mon. Apr. 27, 2020, 6:30pm

Board Meeting, Mon. May. 18, 2020, 5:30pm

Flag Day parade, Celebra- tion, and Open House Fri. Jun. 12, 2020, 12-5pm

Board Meeting, Mon. Jun. 22, 2020, 5:30pm

Independence Day Open House, Sat. Jul. 4, 2020 12-5pm