What they call their work
What they do
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Veterans' Social and Gathering Clubs 1 activity
- Hold annual membership meetings and camaraderie eventsConducts annual membership gatherings that include dinners and opportunities for fellowship among members of the Veterans of The Seventh Regiment and its descendant units.
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Historic Site Public Programming 1 activity
- Host historical commemorations and bicentennial eventsPlans and hosts public historical events, including bicentennial celebrations related to General Lafayette’s visit, featuring presentations, reenactors, and historical artifacts, such as the August 17, 2024 Armory event and the commemorative tour launch at Brookfield Plaza.
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Memorial and Veteran Honor Services 1 activity
- Organize and conduct Memorial Day ceremonies for the 7th RegimentHosts annual Memorial Day ceremonies at the 7th Regiment Armory and the 7th Regiment Memorial on Fifth Avenue and 66th Street to honor veterans and fallen soldiers, including historical presentations and commemorative elements.
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Local History Preservation and Education 1 activity
- Preserve and present 7th Regiment military historyPresents historical accounts and artifacts from the 7th Regiment, including soldier letters from the Hindenburg Line battle and World War I memorabilia, to educate the public and honor regimental heritage.
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Who they work with
- 53rd DLT Partner — Collaborated with the 7th Regiment Veterans to welcome General Lafayette in Manhattan.
- Lafayette Partner — Historically recognized as having a special relationship with the Seventh Regiment, during his 1824–1825 U.S. tour, where the regiment served as his honor guard.
- New York Post Partner — Published a photo from the organization's Memorial Day 2020 ceremony.
- The New York Times Partner — Published a real estate article on October 14, 2012, about the Seventh Regiment Armory.
- Wall Street Journal Partner — Published an article on the restoration of the Veterans' Room at the Seventh Regiment Armory.
How they approach the work
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- Commemorative Engagement Model 8 orgsmethodology: commemorative_ceremonyBy organizing public commemorative ceremonies and events centered on regimental history, the organization strengthens community ties and supports veteran engagement, because shared remembrance fosters collective identity and continuity between military service and civilian life.shared approach: Intergenerational Legacy Transmission →
- Heritage as Veteran Support 8 orgsmethodology: heritage_preservationBy preserving military heritage, the organization reinforces veteran identity and community belonging, because honoring historical service validates lived experience and strengthens intergenerational connection.shared approach: Intergenerational Legacy Transmission →