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Women of Wyandotte honored by NSDAR nspired by the Wyandotte Museum’s 2024 presentation of “Women of Wyandotte,” the Monguagon Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), awarded Ellen Folger Van Alstyne and Eleanora Matilda “Ella” Clark Bishop with the NSDAR Women in American History Award. “The NSDAR created this award to give prominence to extraordinary women of our community and encourage other women to find inspiration in their stories. These two Wyandotte pioneers are most deserving of this honor.” shared Monguagon Chapter Regent, Kathy Gray during the presentation. Ellen Folger Van Alstyne was married to John Schermehorn Van Alstyne, the first Mayor of Wyandotte. As Wyandotte’s first First Lady, she dedicated herself to creating a better standard of life for its citizens. She co-founded the Tuesday Study Club, a ladies civic organization dedicated to philanthropic
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Accepting on their behalf: Kathy Gray (middle) presents Patricia Drury (left) with Eleanora Matilda Clark Bishop’s award and Kelly Stec (right) with Ellen Folger Van Alstyne’s.
endeavors. Originally, the Club was intended to beautify the city, but Ellen had bigger plans. They extended their cause into a true civic organization, focusing on education, society, culture and medicine.
Mrs. Van Alstyne championed many city-sponsored recreation programs, and at a time when girls sports were rare, she organized the first high school girls’ basketball team. SEE WOMEN, PAGE 7