Capt Joshua Gray-Jonathan Hatch Chapter, NSDAR
Welcome! to the Capt Joshua Gray-Jonathan Hatch Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) chartered on Cape Cod, Massachusetts which serves the Upper Cape, Mid-Cape, and Lower & Outer Cape. We are a nonprofit, nonpolitical active 130+ member chapter of women volunteers working together in service to fulfill the organization's three Service to America goals: Historic Preservation, Promotion of Education, and Patriotism.
Historic Preservation
Historical Societies of Cape Cod
Click on the image to explore Cape Cod’s rich history with this new guide, crafted by our Chapter Historian, Karen Fojt with Meredith Kilpatrick, and Marla Vincent.
Patriots, Pride & Freedom
Saturday, October 27, 2027
Our chapter proudly participated in the celebration of Harwich's 250th anniversary, with MDAR State Assistant Treasurer Terah Harootunian joining us to convey greetings from the Massachusetts DAR. Chapter Vice Regent Robbin Kelley played a key role in organizing the event, while Chapter member Lynne Zalesak delivered a heartfelt speech during the ceremony. It was a wonderful occasion to honor our community’s rich history and achievements.
Alden House National Historic Site
Living History Center Opening
August 2, 2026
Members of our chapter attended the grand opening of the J. Alden & Virginia E. Keyser Center for Living History at the Alden House Historic Site in Duxbury. In 2025, our chapter awarded a historic preservation grant to partially fund the interactive exhibit, "The Alden Family Tree". The exhibit includes a segment on the Alden family members who served the Patriot cause during the American Revolution.
Promotion of Education
Constitution Week
Bells Across America
September 17-23, 2026
Good Citizens Massachusetts
State House Day
April 29, 2026
Cape Cod Community College Annual Veteran Scholarship Program
May 14, 2026
Chapter Treasurer Mary Anne Thompson attended the rewards ceremony.
Patriotism
Bourne Ladies
Established September 2026
On September 29, the Bourne Ladies attended their first Sole Unaccompanied Commitment ceremony at the Bourne National Cemetery. Standing beside the casket, Mary Anne Thompson and Wendy Maggio read the Bourne Ladies' Chapter Commitment Statement, then placed a rose and a penny on the casket.
On September 30, the Bourne Ladies attended the Bourne National Cemetery’s Quarterly Memorial “No Veteran Forgotten Ceremony.” Six Army and Navy veterans were honored in a beautiful event with full military honors. Boune Ladies attendees included Mary Anne Thompson, Lucy Young, Lisa Bucciarelli, Wendy Magio, Meredith Kilpatrick, Eileen Armonath, and Diane Wells. Watch State Rep. Steve Xiarhos' Video on Facebook.
