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In this edition…

125th Anniversary Celebration and much more…

Docents at the Martin House Farm (with its new roof) gather before a tour.

Fall 2018

Fall 2018 Codfish Chronicle

The President’s Message

Dear Dames, Welcome to the fall and the Codfish Chronicle. This issue highlights the 125th anniversary of the Massachusetts Dames that culminated last April 13th in an exciting day of celebration. Enjoy the photographs of the day and the very successful Gala that evening at The Country Club. I am pleased to report the Gala raised $42,000 from sponsorship from over 40 generous Dames. Thank you all for making this such a successful event! Our 125 years have been ones of accomplishment. April 13, 1893 was the beginning of our Society. In 1908, the Dames acquired Quincy Homestead and soon entered into a joint partnership with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts that continues today. Martin House Farm in Swansea, was given to us in 1930 by Susan Taber Martin Allien, an 8th generation Martin and a New York Dame. In 1944, we acquired Prescott House, our headquarters on Beacon St. All of these properties are culturally significant and recognized as such nationally. In addition, our properties house period furnishings and objects donated over the years. Our

7,000-item costume collection housed at Prescott House is widely consulted by researchers and scholars. We are rightly proud of these accomplishments and proud that our Massachusetts Society is growing with 439 members and 29 candidates in process. Dames have always known the importance of our colonial past and the need to preserve and educate future generations. I’ve spoken often about working smarter behind the scenes and holding on to the cultural traditions of our Society that we value. We are at a critical point in the management of our Society and our properties that requires the assistance of a part time professional. There is further important information from the Development Committee on our next steps in this edition of the Codfish Chronicle. I hope you will read through this and consider how we can all work together to meet this goal. We have work ahead! Change is an inevitable part of any organization and the Massachusetts Dames are no different than any other in addressing an important moment in our history. How we approach that change and position ourselves to be a more effective organization to fulfill our mission is the challenge. I know we are up to it and I look forward to working with you all in the year ahead. Thank you for your dedication and the time you commit to the Dames.

Warmly,

Andrea Sahin President

How to Be a Pillar of the Community The Third Annual Ladies Who Leave a Legacy Party took place on June 19 with good weather which we couldn’t always count on this summer. The event thanks those Dames who have included the NSCDA-MA in their estate plans, and encourages those who are looking into the possibilities to come and ask questions. We can think of legacies a bit like this hydrangea climbing on this dead butternut tree in my garden. The tree continues to provide a service by acting as a pillar for this lovely plant, even though its life has already ended. The hydrangea needs the support of the tree to keep growing and flowering. They make a perfect pair. Wouldn’t you like to be part of such a productive partnership? There will be a short presentation about estate planning at the November 12 Board meeting. Megan Carroll, one of our members, is a consultant in the field and will be giving us the basics on how we can help the organizations we cherish while helping our families at the same time. If you are interested in attending, call Susan Harding for details (781-259-0968).


Costume Committee’s Mystery Donation

During the summers of 2017 and 2018, the Costume Committee has continued its practice of mounting a special display in the Tudor Room, which was 55 Prescott’s original dining room. These last two summers we’ve dressed three mannequins in dresses from the three eras of the house’s first three mistresses: Mrs. Colburn (1808-1818), Mrs. Prescott (1845-1872), and Mrs. Dexter (1872-1900). Each summer we’ve used different dresses from our collection so as not to put too much wear on our collection. Yes, just mounting a dress can cause damage. In addition, the weight of the dresses and exposure to light and dust can further damage them. However, we’ve wanted to support the Prescott House Docents in telling the story of the house and its residents. As we don’t have limitless original dresses to display, we would like to have three reproduction dresses made and use them for a number of summers. Mystery Donation In late August, two committee members went in to prepare for a special request display of a both a wedding dress and a navy-blue dress for a bridal luncheon that was scheduled for mid-September. We found on our work table a donation of three women's dresses plus some baby clothes. But, there was no note as to who was donating them. Serendipitously, one of the dresses was navy and in perfect condition from the 1920s, thus we decided to use it with the 1883 wedding dress. Please let us know if you are the donor so that we can express our many thanks. We plan to use one of the other anonymously donated dresses in our holiday display.

The Post 125th Anniversary Era: Professionalism as a Tool for Volunteerism Over the past 125 years continuity and change have been abiding themes for the NSCDA-MA. Historically, we have been a Society run by volunteers. However, as our members’ career opportunities have expanded, our ability to volunteer has been reduced. As referenced in our most recent Strategic Plan, we need to provide professional support for those members who are able to volunteer. Professional skills in communication, grant-writing, knowledge of curatorial concerns, and the ability to forge connections in “preservation circles” would greatly enhance our committee chairs’ ability to seize opportunities and mitigate some of their responsibilities. Our goal is to enhance, not eliminate, the Colonial Dames’ culture of volunteer management. The Board will therefore be considering a proposal from the Development Committee to hire a director with museum experience for two days a week for the next three years. We estimate the cost for this position to be $120,000 over the three years. We propose to raise these funds from a small group of members who would underwrite this trial period. Money from the new 125th Anniversary Fund, the donations from the 125th Gala, and the fee received from Sony Studios for the use of Prescott House for the filming of Little Women would augment them. Additional sources of funds to support the position would include grant requests. During the trial period the entire membership will be approached to raise the $1 million needed to secure the position on a permanent basis.

Dresses are left to right Colburn, Prescott, and Dexter eras.


We hope and believe that many will want to see us move into the 21st century. As stated in the Pride and Preservation campaign, “We cannot ensure our future without securing our past. Help us to lead the way once again in preserving our heritage with commitment and imagination” and with professional help.

Reading Circle Many kudos to Cally Abdulrazak who has led the Reading Circle for the last three years. Cally has decided to make the costume database her new Dames commitment. She has done a terrific job during this time and we will all miss her leadership very much. Thank you, Cally! But now our Reading Circle is looking for a new leader. We meet two to three times a year to discuss a book that has been chosen by members of the Circle. The books, usually non-fiction, pertain in some way to the Colonial Period. We meet in various Dames’ homes. The meetings are low-key and informal. The new leader may organize the Circle in any way that works for her. If you are interested in taking on the leadership of the Reading Circle, please contact Anne Cuervo at [email protected].

Summer Days at Quincy Homestead The 19 days that Quincy Homestead greeted guests with public and private tours provided a service to the community with history lessons, artistic impressions, and living history interpretations. This year we have been open six more days than last and have had an increase over last year in both the total number of visitors as well as donations made. The featured activities this summer included the Plein Air artists who set up their easels and spent the day painting and an outdoor movie night series, sponsored by Discover Quincy and Chamber of Commerce, who showed 1776. Also, the Guild Historic Interpreters South strolled the grounds and house. Twenty actors in Colonial attire characterized Dorothy and John Hancock, Edmund Quincy IV and Elizabeth, John Singleton Copley, Judge John Sewall, John and Abigail Adams, and members of the Smith family. Paula Pierce and volunteer Jeanne Eckard have stepped up and expanded the outreach and support of the Homestead to new levels by visiting and meeting with other historic sites and community groups. Cathy Ebling consistently promoted the Homestead in multiple medias. Al Petras, volunteer at Quincy Homestead, compiled information from committee members about the operation and contact information and created an Operation Manual for the Homestead. This operations manual has already made it easier for the chair to delegate clear roles and responsibilities, provide key information that is required to operate the property, and compile an on-going historical narrative that is often lost as chairs change. Rebecca Dinsmore, master gardener volunteer, continues with her amazing expertise, talent, and care for the gardens. The gardens were the highlight of the summer with brilliant colorful flowers all summer long, receiving admiration from visitors.

Re-enactors from The Guild Historic Interpreters South in conjunction with Revolution 250! educated visitors to the Quincy Homestead.


We appreciate the dedication of the docents and greeters this summer, who conducted seven tours each Saturday. Their knowledge of the history of the Quincy family and the property is highly valued and respected by the visitors. The public and private tours were guided and greeted by: Barbara Armenta, Betty Brady, Helen Braun, Rebecca Dinsmore, Jeanne Eckard, Carol Holliday, Allyson Lee, Nancy Medina, Mary Nokes, Maureen O’Connell, Al Petras, Paula Pierce, Meg Robbins, Mary Robinson, Alexandra Rollins, Marcia Synnott, Martha Thompson, Liz Thorndike, and Star Zabriskie. We also pause to remember Betty Anne Stokes. Betty Anne was a prominent figure at the Quincy Homestead and is an honorary committee member. She and her helpers were responsible for many of the fabrics in the Homestead, in particular all of the handwork done for the linens and upholstery in the parlor bedroom. Her talent will forever be on display and fondly recollected.

As autumn emerges, Quincy Homestead committee members prepare to close the house and cover the furnishings. Then, another type of activity will occur. The dining room is being prepared for a facelift of new paint on the wood panels and restoration of the wood floors. With expertise of Alexandra Rollins, who has constantly communicated with the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) and Massachusetts Historical Commission, the two back rooms are progressing into the re-construction phase by DCR. The new renovation will materialize over the fall and winter months.

Martin House Farm Had a Great 2018 Season

The charming Martin House Farm closed the door for the season following their final historic house tour Sunday, September 30. The docents, headed by Diana Grady, brought Martin House to life. This cozy little 18th Century Farmhouse carved a special place in the hearts of those who visited this season. Looking spiffy with its new shingle roof and sporting a big 'ole OPEN sign, they welcomed more visitors this year than the past few years. Colonial attired docents hosted the public for 12 weeks in a row through the heat, always greeting guests with welcoming smiles. Special demonstrations and events took place at the Farm this year. The docents along with Nan Szenher demonstrated many times how the loom and spinning wheels were used to make wool and fabric. The visiting children's eyes were wide open as they came to the realization of how fabric and thread was made in colonial days. The recently restored barns were put to good use this year. George Whitley from Grays Grist Mill demonstrated the process of corn grinding using the very strain the Pilgrims harvested called Narragansett Flint corn. He explained how the corn flour was used to make Johnnycakes and brought samples for tasting. Phil Szenher demonstrated the process of making the shingles that protect Martin House. It was a lesson in colonial history as well as manufacturing. Carol Gafford from the Swansea Public Library came by the farm this summer with a handful of colonial story books to host story time under the shady trees for the children. She brought along arts and crafts to go along with the stories she read and was a delight to have visit. This activity fits well with the farm setting.

George Whitley, Grays Grist Mill, shows Reagan Martin, descendant of John Martin, how to process corn during Colonial

Craft Day.

The Quincy Homestead Parlor Bedroom will forever showcase the handiwork of Betty Anne Strokes.


Jessica Dias came in with the rains across the fields to share Native American stories. Ms. Dias explained the use of handmade period relics by the Native Americans to teach the colonists how to survive the harsh winters. Although the downpours were bothersome, it was an appropriate setting for her to explain how the colonists and Native Americans relied on each other for survival. Guests left the Farm this year with a better understanding of the differences between everyday life in colonial times and life today. All of the activities at the Farm this summer pointed out the many challenges the Colonists who came to the New World faced. As the visitors look forward to Thanksgiving and the holidays, they will have much to be thankful for.

Last Spring was Filled with Celebrations for Our 125th Anniversary In March, the Programs Committee hosted a lecture and luncheon featuring Karen Daly, the Dumbarton House Director. She came up from Washington D.C. to talk about the history of the NSCDA and its expansion across our nation. Karen focused her talk on the impact that the Massachusetts Dames have made. She gave a spirited and informative lecture which was a perfect way to remember all the Dames have done in the last 125 years! Then on April 13th, the actual 125th anniversary date, the celebration year culminated in a festive gala at The Country Club in Chestnut Hill. The event, co-chaired by Gina White, Lynn Neligan, and Lucinda Vanderweil, featured cocktails, a sit-down dinner, live music, and dancing. There was an overwhelming response by members offering to support the gala and with their generous sponsorships and donations, we made a profit of $42,000 for the event. The Country Club hosted a delicious cocktail hour and dinner for the 125 attendees who finished the night off with dancing to the music of the Jon Bates Band. Earlier in the day on the 13th, the past presidents hosted a lovely luncheon at Prescott House. It was a well-attended event and was a wonderful lead up to the evening’s big ‘do’! Both Anna Duff, the NSCDA President and Ellen Holt, the VP of Region IV, were in attendance at the lunch as special guests from National.

Right: Andrea Sahin, Karen Daly, and Jane Moore enjoyed the lecture

and luncheon featuring Karen Daly.

Top right: Ellen Holt, Anna Duff, and Andrea Sahin.


125th Gala at The Country Club

Steve and Gina White

Anne Manchester and Jane Moore

Andrea Sahin, Anna Duff, and Ellen Holt

Watson and Juliette Reid with Debby and John Britten

Eric and Sarah Wilsterman

Donald Notman and Lydia Kimball

Lynn Neligan and Lucinda Vanderweil

Pam Byron and Juliet Turner


Gina White

Joan Walther and Tom Thaler

Kim Amsden and Candy Roosevelt

Jane Moore, Nancy Doyle, and Nancy Lamb

India and Bobby Bolcome, Donald Notman,

Andrea Sahin, and Anna Duff

Stacy Aliapoulios, Juliet Turner, and

Carrie and Shervin Hawley

Ethel Hamann and Mary Norton

The bagpiper


The Jon Bates Band entertained the gathering.

Donald Notman and India Bolcome

Hallie and David Lee

Stacy Aliapoulios and Sarah Wilsterman

Mary Robinson

Bethe and Robert Hagopian

All Gala event photographs by Pierce Harman Photography.


Good Neighbors Uncover a New Boston Landmark

On Tuesday afternoon, September 25, NSCDA-MA convened a meeting of both former and new members of the Good Neighbors to discuss a new landmark they uncovered during the Good Neighbors Series 1 – the ballroom in the home of Dr. John Collins Warren, MD, (1778-1856) at 2 Park Street, Boston. The members along with president Andrea Sahin, history professor emerita Marcia Synnott (co-chair of Historical Activities), and Dr. Elisabeth McSherry Green, MD (coordinator of Good Neighbor Events) convened the meeting to discuss the current status of Dr. Warren’s ballroom. Joining them were the lay and staff leadership of the Park Street Church. This included Paul S. Russell, MD, Director of the Museum of Medical History and Innovation at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), Sarah Alger, the lay-leader of support for the MGH Museum, Patty Austen, and President Emerita Rose A. Doherty representing the Partnership of Historic Bostons. Thanks to Patty Austen the meeting began with an exciting experience for all attendees. Patty provided the Good Neighbors with white gloves so that we could examine the silk nightcap of Dr. Warren, a relic from the MGH Museum.

In the early days of MGH (early 19th century), scientific surgical dissections of diseased tissues could not be done in the limited space at MGH’s original Bullfinch Building. Thus, Dr. Warren and his colleagues went up the hill to the ballroom of Dr. Warren’s home at 2 Park Street for the scientific analyses. The convenience of two balconies, one each on the north and south sides of the ballroom, and three very large windows providing great natural light from the west proved to be the perfect place for medical students and physicians to gather and research disease processes. The MGH Medical History Museum was not aware that the original ballroom of Dr. Warren’s home was still intact and that it might be available for limited public viewing. NSCDA-MA, always sensitive to finding and saving key Boston landmarks, sensed this was a real opportunity to bring relevant parties together to discuss possible options and long-term preservation.

Did You Know?

NSCDA members who are also Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) members can help the DAR with their 2018 goal of reaching 19 Million Hours of Service to America by 2019. Both organizations have the same core missions. When checking off the mission/s you fulfilled on their on-line form, you will see the choices include historic preservation, education, and patriotism. Many of us spend countless hours a week helping the NSCDA or other organizations through volunteer work which can be submitted to help the DAR reach their goal. Here are the steps: search DAR.org and click on members, you will be prompted to enter your state, chapter and national number. Scroll down to Service to America and click on "Use the Service to America Online Tally”. You can enter your hours with one entry. For example, you can enter September 1 and it will allow you to log in up to 500 hours for whatever missions you check off. You do not have to list days individually. What works for me is to put a reminder in my phone for April 30, August 30 and December 30 to log in those valuable hours. I know how many hours I spend on average a week and multiply that by 16 weeks. Any questions, contact Katherine Bergholtz NSCDA-MA Communications Chair and Patriotic Services at [email protected] or Sharla Luken DAR Chair Service to America at 847-456-3956 or [email protected]. Thank you for your service!

Back row: David Rix (Park Street Church Elder Board), Rich Elliott (Congregational Library), Dr. Michael Balboni (Park Street Church), and Phil Thorne (Interim PSC Senior Pastor). Front row:

original silk night-cap of Dr. Warren, Patty Austen (MGH Museum), and Rose Doherty (Partnership for Historic Bostons).

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Patriotic Services Committee The NSCDA District 11 America History Award was presented to Christina Carrick at the NSCDA-MA annual luncheon meeting on May 8 at The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts. Christina is an American History researcher, teacher, and a PhD candidate at Boston University. In addition, she is the Robert Treat Paine Papers Assistant Editor. This award recipient was chosen with the help of the Massachusetts Historical Society (MHS) for research to support her dissertation Among Strangers in a Distant Climate: Loyalist Exiles Define Empire and Nation, 1775-1815. This work investigates the long-term impact of loyalist exile on the early United States. The Patriotic Services Committee (PSC) of the NSCDA-MA Society, chaired by Kim Cone, began looking for a candidate in the spring of 2017. With an eye to the PSC becoming more involved with the Massachusetts Historical Society, Diana Olney reached out to Audrey Wolfe, MHS Assistant Director of Development, to discuss qualifications of an excellent candidate for the District 11 American History Award.

Kim Amsden (MA PSC Chair), as well as Diana Olney and Sue Geremia (PSC members), learned about the MHS and their research fellowship program and felt confident that the MHS would identify a most deserving candidate. Kate Melchior, Student Programs Coordinator, Center for the Teaching of History MHS, offered to help find the best recipient.

From these early discussions, Kim presented the MHS offer to her committee. She then reached out to the District 11 Societies of Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont who all collectively contributed $1,150 to the 2018 Award.

Christina Carrick recently wrote, "Many thanks again to the Dames for the American History Award. Thus far, I have used the award to support the final stages of research for my dissertation project. I have taken a short research trip to New York City to view materials at the New York Historical Society and New York Public Library, and I am planning a trip to Nova Scotia (where many of the loyalists landed) later this fall.” She continued that she “had the opportunity to present my research to a teacher's workshop at the MHS, and I hope that teachers will be able to work loyalists into lesson plans on the American Revolution, which was in many ways a civil war. My presentations highlighted first the division that communities faced, and second the process of reconciliation that allowed divided communities to heal and many of the disaffected loyalists to return and become productive (and sometimes even leading) members of American society. My dissertation investigates the wartime actions of loyalist exiles. I use that base to better understand loyalist return to and reintegration into the postwar United States, and the long-term impact that these individuals had on the new republic." Sincere appreciation to all the District Societies that contributed to this important award and congratulations to Christina Carrick the 2018 NSCDA District 11 America History Award recipient.

Sue Geremia, Diana Olney, Kim Amsden, Kate Melchior, and Christina Carrack.


Program Committee Events Thursday, November 1 - Dinner and presentation of the Prescott Award to Professor Jane Kamensky. She is the Carl amd Lily Pforzheimer Foundation Director of the Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America and Jonathan Trumbull Professor of American History in the Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences. Professor Kamensky will speak at the Prescott House Event. Tuesday, December 11 - Annual Christmas Lunch with remarks by President Andrea Sahin and musical entertainment by the Pilgrim Gospel Group. Please note this Prescott House event is limited to Colonial Dames only, no guests. Tuesday, February 12 - Dinner and lecture by Catherine Allgor, Director of the Massachusetts Historical Society. Ms. Allgor will speak on women in the Founding period. Her lecture is entitled "Ghosts in the Machine: Women and Coverture in the Early Republic." Tuesday, March 19 - Museum of Fine Arts, Boston walk-about with Dennis Carr, Carolyn and Peter Lynch Curator of American Decorative Arts and Sculpture. The walk-about will feature the Rhode Island wainscot chair, or the King Philip Chair, on loan by NSCDA-MA to the MFA. Lunch at the Museum will follow. Tuesday, April 2 - The Jean Brett Lecture featuring Steve Bashore, Director of Historic Trades at George Washington's Mount Vernon, will lecture on "George Washington: Farmer, Distiller, Entrepreneur". Dinner to follow the lecture. Tuesday, May 14 - NSCDA-MA Annual Meeting to be held at The Country Club. Thursday, June 6 - The Peony Party.

Young Members Events

Saturday, December 15 - There will be a Christmas Cocktail Party at Prescott House from 6:00 pm until 8:30 pm. Sunday, December 16 - The Cocktail Party will be followed the next day with a Cookies with Santa Party for the children from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm. Long Range Plans by Young Members include a Spring Pub Crawl and a Summer Picnic in Plymouth.

Ida Klasner Retires Ida Klasner, our Secretary of the Massachusetts Society, retired from her position in September, 2018. Beginning with the Dames almost two decades ago, Ida was a fixture with us at Prescott House. Ida assisted in many ways in the day to day running of the office and supported so many Dames over the years organizing materials for Board Meetings, programs, and committee work. Ida managed the processes related to both our Colonial Members as well as the many Dames candidates nationwide joining as Associate State members and claiming a Massachusetts Colonial ancestor. We are enormously grateful for her service and dedication over the years. She worked closely with many of you and she will be missed. Ida and her husband moved last fall to Epping, New Hampshire, and her daily commute was challenging. We wish her the best in this next stage of her new life in New Hampshire. We are in the process of interviewing candidates for this position and look forward to sharing the news of Ida’s replacement. We know the office will run as smoothly as it has in the past and appreciate your patience and understanding during this transition.


THE NATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE COLONIAL DAMES OF AMERICA IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS

55 Beacon Street Boston, MA 02108-3595 Telephone 617-742-3190 / Fax 617-722-9702 www.nscdama.org

APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP Date: _____ / _____ / _______ Full Name of Applicant: _______________________________________________________ Maiden Name: _______________________________________________________ Husband’s Name (if applicable): _______________________________________________________ Children’s’ Names (if applicable): _______________________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________ Telephone: ______________________________ E-mail: ____________________________________ Educational Institutions Attended: Professional Experience (past or present): Volunteer Activities:


Personal Interests (recreational, hobbies, special skills, etc.) How were you encouraged to join our Massachusetts Society? Through friends, interest in genealogy, related organizations, other? ** Name of Proposer: _______________________________________________________ ** Name of Seconder: _______________________________________________________ ** Must be a Member of The Massachusetts Society for at least one year. Two Current Board members who will speak for Candidate: (Proposer will identify names): ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ After completing the form, please return to: Corresponding Secretary NSCDA-MA 55 Beacon Street Boston, MA 02108 10/18


Member Updates

New Members

Bolcome, Miss Camilla Trotter Flynn, Ms. Amy Lowell Cole Griset, Ms. Emily D. Hawley, Mrs. Shervin B. (Carolyn Windley Saalfield) Heiman, Mrs. Nancy Hollingsworth Hooper, Mrs. Susan Spinney O'Connell, Mrs. Martha Ann Curtis Rothwell, Ms. Pamela Jones Thompson, Mrs. Maureen Curtis Tilson, Jr., Mrs. Hugh Hanna (Elizabeth Halstead

Cuervo) Umphres, Mrs. Christopher Kallin (Lucy Eleanor

Pomeroy Washburne)

Transfers In

Kelsey, Mrs. John L. (Anne Bonne Hoagland)

Resignations

Chioffi, Mrs. William Anthony Guild, Ms. Kay Dunlap

In Memoriam

Dana, Mrs. William Hibbard (Anne [Nancy] Elizabeth Stewart)

Parker, Mrs. Allan D. (Elizabeth Chick) Stokes, Mrs. Richard W. (Betty Anne)

Membership Social Events The Membership Committee is pleased to host our Annual Tea to introduce our society to new members. You are encouraged to invite friends, relatives and associates to the tea to tour Prescott House, our famous costume collection, as well as, meet Dames President Andrea Sahin and board members. We look forward to welcoming you and your guests! Join us pm Sunday, November 4 at Prescott House. Check in is at 12:45pm, with tea from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. RSVP either [email protected] or 617-742-3190. PS- Please mark your calendars for our other membership events this year. Our Spring Membership Tea will be held on Sunday, March 2, from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm. Our Dames Warriors Spring Cocktail Party is scheduled for Thursday, May 2 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. On July 18 the Cape Cod Dames gathered and were welcomed into the spectacular home of Martha Higgins in Chatham. Many husbands were also in attendance, as was Martha's mother Dame Marie Robinson. Thank you both Martha and Jamie for hosting all of us!

On Wednesday, July 11 the North Shore Dames gathered at the home of Elise Wolcott in Wenham for cocktails. It was a lovely evening and Elise was so gracious to welcome us all into her beautiful home. A good time was had by all! Missing from the picture is Janet Sharp Kershaw.

Sarah Wilsterman and Liz Mumford Co-Chairs, Membership


THE NATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE COLONIAL DAMES OF AMERICA IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS

55 Beacon Street Boston, Massachusetts 02108

Program Committee and Young Members Events

Thursday, November 1 Prescott Award lecture and dinner at Prescott House. Tuesday, December 11 Annual Christmas lunch and musical entertainment at Prescott House. Saturday, December 15 Young Members Christmas Cocktail Party at Prescott House. Sunday, December 16 Young Members Cookies with Santa Party at Prescott House. Tuesday, February 12 Lecture at Prescott House by Catherine Allgor. Tuesday, March 19 Trip to the MFA for a walk-about and lecture with Dennis Carr. Tuesday, April 2 Program by Steve Bashore. Tuesday, May 14 Annual Meeting of the NSCDA-MA. Thursday, June 6 The Peony Party.

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