In 1995, following the restoration of the New York room, DAR Museum, Memorial Continental Hall, Washington, DC, Gerrodette and Morgan MacWhinnie donated several items to the room.  Mrs. MacWhinnie was then serving as Regent of the Southampton Colony Chapter.

       A pair of brass urn-top fireplace andirons, fabricated in NYC c. 1779-1810, a pair of 18th century brass jamb hooks, a Federal wire fender and an 18th century mahogany side chair were all presented in memory of Mrs. MacWhinnie's grandmother, Irene Peet Gerrodette.  A dedication service was held at Continental Hall during Continental Congress with the President General, NY State Officers, and members of the MacWhinnie family present.

       Gerrodette MacWhinnie (Mrs. Morgan) is currently serving her second term as New York State Chairman, DAR Museum.  As a State Chairman, it was Mrs. MacWhinnie's wish to underwrite the cost of printing new post cards of the NY State Room as her State Project.  Working with museum staff, this was accomplished.  The new post cards became available in 1999. - pictured as shown