Our Founding -

Founded in 1892 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., the United States Daughters of 1812 is a non-profit, non-political, volunteer women's service organization dedicated to promoting patriotism and preserving and increasing knowledge of American history between the close of the American Revolution and the close of the War of 1812. The National Society was Incorporated by an act of the United State Congress in 1901, and was one of the first women's organizations to receive a national charter. For more than a century, members have dedicated themselves to patriotism, preservation of documents and relics, and education. These goals are as relevant in today's society as they were when the organization was founded in 1892.

The State of New York Society, N.S.U.S.D. of 1812, was organized on January 8, 1892, and was the first state society to be organized within our national organization. We have a proud history of education and service to our National Society.

New York Daughters take great pride in our state's role in the War of 1812. From the naval battle at Sackets Harbor, to the Battle of Plattsburgh, from Old Fort Niagara, to the forts of Governors Island in New York Harbor, from the War of 1812 barracks in Auburn, New York to the great Cable Carry and the Battle of Big Sandy Creek.

New York proudly has a rich War of 1812 history!