What is the National Society of Colonial Dames of America?

The NSCDA is an organization of women which actively promotes our national heritage through historic preservation, patriotic service and educational projects. Founded in 1891, there are over 15,200 members in 44 state societies. We share a passion for historic preservation and through our museum properties; patriotic and educational programs provide outreach to our local communities. More than 70 historic properties throughout the country are owned, managed by or associated with our various state societies. (www.nscda.org)

Meet the New York Society

The New York Society is a group of multi-generational, dynamic, engaged and fun loving women who share a strong interest in history, education, patriotic service and genealogy. We are actively involved in maintaining our two historic houses, generating contemporary historical interpretation and supporting and educating our community about the Colonial Period. In addition, we enjoy the benefits of a national organization, the NSCDA, that includes forty-seven welcoming State Societies.

How To Join

Our members are direct descendants of an ancestor who lived in an American colony and who rendered service to the colonies before July 5, 1776. To find out if you have a qualifying ancestor please contact the New York Society at 212-744-3572 or by emailing office@nscdny.org.

Our members are also committed to furthering our mission; promoting our national heritage through historic preservation, patriotic service and educational projects.