The National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century:

The National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century is comprised of 46 state societies and one international society in Canada. These state societies are further divided into chapters. Our 11,500 members share a common interest in American history, love of and respect for our nation, and a desire to work together in harmonious fellowship to achieve the important goals listed below in the Object of the Society.

Object of the National Society:

To aid in the preservation of the records and of the historic sites of our country;

To aid in the preservation of the records and of the historic sites of our country;

To foster interest in historical colonial research;

To aid in the education of the youth of our country;

To commemorate the noble and heroic deeds of our ancestors, and to maintain zealously those high principles of virtue, courage and patriotism which led to the independence of the Colonies and the foundation and establishment of the United States of America;

To maintain a Library of Heraldry and preserve the lineage and Coats of Arms of our Armorial ancestors;

To develop a library specializing in seventeenth century American colonial data.

To achieve our goals as stated in the Object of the Society:

We identify and mark historic sites (especially those with Colonial period import)

We acquire books, microfiche readers and funds for our library

We document our ancestors and the roles they played in the development of our great Nation

We maintain a museum in our National Headquarters building

We maintain the grave site of Pocahontas "Lady Rebecca Rolfe" in Gravesend, England and have a scholarship in her honor for those of Native American descent interested in pursuing the medical professions

We volunteer hours at VA Hospitals and provide clothing and household goods to assist our veterans and help them rebuild civilian lives.

Please note that while we take a strong interest in the affairs of our Nation, we are an apolitical organization.

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