Founded: April 1929 Historic Preservation: Chapter IX contributes $1,000 annually for the maintenance of the Colonial Dames bedroom in the Ephraim McDowell House Museum in Danville, Kentucky and $1,000 annually to the Margaret I. King Rare Book Department of the Library of the University of Kentucky for
Founded: 1930 History: Known Founding Members included Christine Fitzgerald, Virginia Kepple-Palmer, Elisabeth Myatt, Florence Palmer, Marion Tuck, Eleanor Winslow. There is a note in Chapter XI documents that states ‘Miss Van Rensselaer drew up an ancestry chart of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother’s CDA membership claim and it
Founded: 1938 History: Chapter XII of the Colonial Dames of America was founded on November 16, 1938 in Saint Louis, Missouri. Chapter Project: Chapter XII encourages historical preservation in the Saint Louis area. VIEW DETAILS [LOGIN REQUIRED]
Founded: 1949 History: Chapter XIII was organized by Mrs. Hale Houts. The chapter's charter was granted on April 15, 1949. Chapter Project: Chapter XIII supports The Wornall Majors House Museums in Kansas City, Missouri. The museum consists of two historic antebellum homes. Chapter XIII restored and furnished the
Founded: Charter granted April 30, 1952 Chapter project: The chapter supports the National Museum of the American Sailor, located in Great Lakes, Illinois through various projects, including awarding an annual internship. The chapter has previously supported the “restoration” of the Schmidt-Burnham historic house in Winnetka, IL,
Founded: 1952 History: Chapter XV of The Colonial Dames of America was founded in 1952 in order to further preserve our lineage and to better serve the state by providing opportunities of education and historic preservation. From that first small group a small nursing scholarship fund
Chapter XVI - Des Moines is currently inactive Founded: Chartered in 1955 Anyone interested in restarting the chapter should contact CDA at: [email protected]. VIEW DETAILS [LOGIN REQUIRED]
Founded: 1964 History: Our history has been to provide a forum for descendants of the 13 colonies, pre-Revolution. We come together to celebrate our history, and ensure that our efforts, educational opportunities and donations benefit our community. Chapter Project: As our educational project, we are creating a video detailing
Founded: 1979 History: Chapter XVIII was founded by four friends dedicated to preserving their genealogical heritage. The members today continue that tradition by learning about their heritage and helping support local projects as well as those of the Society. VIEW DETAILS [LOGIN REQUIRED]