National Society Daughters of the American Colonists
American patriotic organization
The National Society, Daughters of the American Colonists (NSDAC), commonly known as the Daughters of the American Colonists, is an American patriotic organization headquartered in Washington, D.C. Founded in 1920, at St. Louis, it was federally chartered in 1984. Its object is to research and preserve the history and deeds of American colonists and commemorate deeds of colonial interest.[1]
Membership
Membership is open to American women who are at least 18 years old and are lineal descendants of someone who rendered civil or military service in one of the Thirteen Colonies before July 4, 1776.[2]
Notable members
- Margaret Wootten Collier
- Kitty O'Brien Joyner
- Grace Steele Woodward
- Lynn Forney Young
See also
References
External links
- Official website
- Daughters of the American Colonists at The Online Books Page
- Works by or about Daughters of the American Colonists at the Internet Archive (scanned books)
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Women's clubs in the United States