National Society Daughters of the American Colonists
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 National Headquarters, Daughters of the American Colonists, in Washington, D.C. | |
| Abbreviation | NSDAC |
|---|---|
| Founded | December 9, 1920 |
| Founder | Sarah Mitchell Guernsey |
| Founded at | St. Louis |
| Type | Patriotic organization |
| 52-0744866 | |
| Focus | Historic preservation, education, patriotism |
| Headquarters | 2205 Massachusetts Avenue, Washington, D.C. |
Region served | United States |
Official language | English |
| Melanie Carroll Platte | |
| Publication | The Colonial Courier |
| Affiliations | National Society Sons of the American Colonists |
| Website | nsdac.org |
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[edit]
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[edit]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ National Society Daughters of the American Colonists: Thirty-fifth Yearbook, 1963. Washington, D.C.: National Society Daughters of the American Colonists. 1963. p. 2 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ "Welcome". National Society Daughters of the American Colonists. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
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Categories:
- 1920 establishments in Washington, D.C.
- 501(c)(3) organizations
- Clubs and societies in the United States
- Embassy Row
- Lineage societies
- Nonpartisan organizations in the United States
- Non-profit organizations based in Washington, D.C.
- Organizations established in 1920
- Patriotic and national organizations chartered by the United States Congress
- Women's organizations based in the United States