Founded: Chapter XXXIX was chartered on February 23, 2017 with forty-three charter members. Chapter Projects: In 2018, the chapter received the CDA Award for Excellence for its support of its Junior Interpreter Project at American Village. In 2023 it assumed an additional project, the archeological site of Old
Founded: 2015 Chapter Project: Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden VIEW DETAILS [LOGIN REQUIRED]
Founded: 1892 History: Five ladies founded Chapter I with Mary Washington Keyser as its first President. Over the years the chapter has offered college scholarships, underwritten genealogical publications, and raised funds to preserve historical landmarks both locally and nationally. Historic Preservation: Chapter I restored the parlor at Hampton National
Founded: 1895 History: The chapter was chartered in 1895 as the CDA's second chapter. Its most notable project has been the operation of a Federal-style house built by Henry Pratt in 1800 as a museum for almost sixty years. Historic Preservation: The chapter operated the Lemon Hill Mansion in
Founded: March 1898 History: Our five founding members were Miss Ursula Boudinot, Mrs. Schuyler Crowninshield, Miss Susan Palfrey Lee, Mrs. James Lowndes, and Mrs. Edward McCauley. Historic Preservation: The Colonial Dames of America, Chapter III were looking for an historic house in the District of Columbia to restore
Founded: 1901 History: Chapter IV was founded in Paris eleven years after the organization of The Colonial Dames of America. Historic Preservation: The chapter helped to create the Arboretum at the Franco-American museum of Blerancourt; the site is filled with American species for autumn colors and the
Founded: July 17, 1902 History: Chapter V, founded July 17, 1902 with five charter members, was assisted in the formalities of organization by Miss Katherine Dewey, a member of the Parent Chapter, who was then living in San Francisco. During the following year, nine new members
Founded: 1910 History: The Shreveport, Louisiana chapter was the sixth chapter to be founded as part of the Colonial Dames of America. Chapter Project: Chapter VI - Shreveport, LA gives annual scholarships to American History students at Centenary College. VIEW DETAILS [LOGIN REQUIRED]
Founded: 1926 History: On March 13, 1926, Mrs. W. S. H. Armistead invited Mrs. Joseph Hayes Acklen, Mrs. Frederick W. Millspaugh, Mrs. C. C. Motz and Mrs. Elizabeth Fry Page to her home on Vanderbilt Place in Nashville, Tennessee. The purpose of this invitation was to
Founded: 1928 Chapter Project: The first project is to fund student summer internships at the Mount Vernon Museum and Garden. This will help the upkeep of our museum and gardens, as well as give deserving students an opportunity to learn about the nation’s history and preservation. These