Denise VanBuren, well known in Beacon for her deep community involvement as the former President of the Beacon Historical Society, and Melzingah Daughter and former President General of the National Society Of The Daughters Of The American Revolution, commissioned the local podcast production studio partnership Tha’Max and Tin Shingle to produce 65 episodes of DAR’s breakout podcast, “Our Patriots.”

Denise is Vice President of Central Hudson, and in her marketing role, can be heard delivering soothing yet important safety messages about gas and electric during storm or unexpected situations. Denise served as the reader for all of the episodes, which were first published in DAR’s magazine, American Spirit Magazine.

Features include John Stark, Horatio Gates, Joseph Plumb Martin, Margaret Cochran Corbin, Nancy Hart, Frances Wright, and others.

“Brandon is gifted with bringing out special qualities in people,” said Katie Hellmuth, owner of Tin Shingle and publisher of A Little Beacon Blog. “Under his direction, Denise’s voice lifted the words from the page into our ears with the committed and loyal energy she is known for.”

Brandon Lillard, owner of Tha’Max Studio, observed: “Working with Denise was a pleasure! Her patience and professionalism made this project both special and easy.”

Listen to all of the episodes here on DAR’s website, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Learn more about producing your own podcast with Brandon and Katie’s help here at Tin Shingle. Katie and Brandon are the co-hosts for the super Beacon podcast, “Wait, What Is That?”

Left to Right: NY State Vice Regent, Pamela Barrack; Melzingah Regent Joan Miskell; President General, NSDAR Denise VanBuren, Melzingah Vice Regent Ethel Fyffe.
Photo Credit: Melzingah Chapter of DAR

On November 18, the Melzingah Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) held a Never Forget Garden Marker Dedication on the grounds of the Madam Brett Homestead.

VFW Post 666 Commander Harold Delamater and Marine Corps League Det 861 Adjutant Tony Pulliam were invited to participate in the ceremony.

The marker was received from the New York State DAR organization in honor of Denise VanBuren, President General and Melzingah Daughter. The marker is in recognition of the 100th Anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier; and is for all who visit the garden to express patriotism, with the noble purpose of remembering all whose lives were courageously given in service to the United States of America, both at home and abroad.

A permanent marker will be placed in the Spring of 2022.