The
Ferro-Monte Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, hosts
a NJ Council on the Humanities program by Beverly A Friend titled “Lenape
Culture: An Introduction to American Indian Life in New Jersey”, on Saturday November
9th. The Lenape Indians occupied
New Jersey at the time of European exploration and colonization. Ms. Friend
will present a variety of authentic artifacts, crafts and clothing used in
Lenape daily life, beliefs, history and creative expression.
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| Illustration courtesy of Herbert C. and John T. Kraft |
Ferro-Monte
Chapter meetings are held at Roxbury Township Free Public Library 103 Main St,
Succasunna, NJ at 10am the 2nd Saturday of the month from October -
April. Prospective members are always welcome. If you have an interest in
learning about your family tree, we can help you; maybe we can even find a Patriot
among your leaves. For information, email: NJDARFerroMonte@aol.com.
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution was
founded in 1890 to promote patriotism, preserve American history, and support
better education for our nation's children. Its members are descended from the
patriots who won American independence during the Revolutionary War. With more
than 165,000 members in approximately 3,000 chapters worldwide, DAR is one of
the world's largest and most active service organizations. To learn more about the
work of today's DAR, visit www.DAR.org.
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