National Society Colonial Dames of the XVII Century

California State Society

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Welcome

Penny Adams-O'Neill
California State President
Aquila Chase Chapter
2025-2027		 Welcome to the California State Website. The first California organization meeting for Colonial Dames 17th Century was held in Los Angeles in 1948. In June 1949 56 members met at the home of Mrs. George Kingman in Alhambra to elect officers and receive the charter.

Mrs. French Harrington of Los Angeles was the first Organizing State President. The State Meeting in 1949 saw the organization of two chapters; Plymouth in Alhambra and San Diego Chapter (now Crown Colony).

Since that time we have grown to nearly 400 members in 15 chapters statewide. Many of our chapters have been meeting for over 50 years! We are a service organization where our members serve Veterans at Veteran's Hospitals, volunteer for Operation Gratitude, mark and preserve historic sites and award scholarships to young women.

In addition, California ladies promote heraldry to honor their Armorial Ancestors. Our National Society celebrated 100 years in 2015. Please help us continue the Society's good works by visiting our chapter link page. One of our chapters in your area would be happy to assist you in locating your 17th Century Ancestor.

 

MOTTO:
“Where there is charity and wisdom there is neither fear nor ignorance"

STATE PRESIDENT’S THEME:
"Sharing our talents and gifts" 

SCRIPTURE: “And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.”
(1 Corinthians, 13:13)

STATE PRESIDENT’S PROJECTS:
To promote literacy and scholarship;
To record the stories our Country by researching and documenting the achievements and heritage of our ancestors;
To support the National Society’s objectives of marking and preserving historic sites; increasing membership, approved supplemental and COA applications; and the restoration of the National Headquarters

Interested in Membership?

You are invited to contact us regarding potential membership in California CDXVIIC. To help you determine eligibility, we have prepared a list of Approved Ancestors. Contact the chapter closest to you (List of Chapters).



National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century
1300 New Hampshire Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20036-1595
Phone: (202) 293-1700
Web Site: www.colonialdames17c.org