Community Events
Jersey Blues attend a program to learn about WWI at the Cornelius Low House in New Brunswick.
WW1 Program
After a ‘Dutch Treat’ luncheon, Jersey Blues toured Watson House, Mercer County’s oldest home built in 1708, with colonial-costumed volunteers as guides. Today, Watson House serves as the state headquarters of the NJDAR and displays several historic pieces donated by New Jersey Daughters.
Historic Watson House Tour
Jersey Blues manned the table at East Jersey Old Town’s History Day in Piscataway, New Jersey to discuss DAR with visitors interested in joining the chapter.
East Jersey Olde Town History Day
Jersey Blue and Colonel John Neilson members practiced their colonial curtsies at the fun-filled historical celebrations of Middlesex County's History Day at the East Jersey Olde Town Village.
Middlesex County History Day
On the 241st anniversary of the third reading of the Declaration of Independence by Colonel John Neilson, Jersey Blue members, Colonel John Neilson Society, C.A.R. members and direct descendants of Colonel Neilson attended the statue dedication and unveiling depicting that moment in history. With several direct descendants of Colonel Neilson as members, Jersey Blue and Colonel John Neilson Society each contributed sponsorships to build the statue's base.
Dedication of the Third Reading of the Declaration of Independence
Jersey Blue Chapter celebrated a grand reopening of the Museum at Buccleuch with city and county dignitaries as well as park guests.
Buccleuch Mansion Ribbon Cutting and ?Re-Dedication
Placing Flags
Flags
?Jersey Blues were joined by Colonel John Neilson Chapter, C.A.R. before Memorial Day 2016 to distribute flags throughout Middlesex, Somerset, Union and Morris Counties on American Revolutionary and Civil War veterans' graves.
Memorial Day 2016
The Jersey Blue Chapter honored veterans on Memorial Day 2019 by placing flags on patriots' graves throughout several central New Jersey counties.
Memorial Day 2019
The Jersey Blue Chapter was joined by the Colonel John Neilson Society, Children of the American Revolution (C.A.R.) before Memorial Day 2017 to honor veterans by placing flags on patriots' graves throughout several central New Jersey counties.
Memorial Day 2017
Menlo Park Veterans Home
Jersey Blues run a clothing distribution room at the Menlo Park Veterans' Home. The clothing is all new and donated by various groups for the use and comfort of the veteran residents. Enthusiastic Jersey Blue volunteers sorted and packed items into holiday gift bags for residents during the holiday season.
Clothing Room
Volunteers are paired with a veteran for personal, ?one-on-one playing time during the annual Crazy Hat Golf event hosted by Jersey Blue at the Menlo Park Veterans' Home. Every player gets a prize, but it is always the hats that make it the most fun!
Crazy Hat Mini Golf
Jersey Blues collect sweatpants and shirts to donate to the Menlo Park Veterans Home
Operation Sweatpants
Jersey Blue hosted the annual event at the Menlo Park Veterans' Home where residents enjoyed a concert of patriotic music by an especially talented chapter member before the awards ceremony began.
Mini Golf Awards 2015
Jersey Blues organize a themed mini golf event each month for residents of the Menlo Park Veterans' Home. Martha Washington was there cheering on the golfers!
Presidential Mini Golf
Jersey Blues hosted Spring Fling Mini Golf at the Menlo Park Veterans' Home. Volunteers clapped and cheered for the players!
Spring Fling Mini Golf
Votes for Women!
