Whether you're a college student active with the Daughters of the American Revolution or an adult involved with the Colonial Dames wintering in a different state, it can be hard to stay active with your society when you're just not local. That doesn't mean you need to give up the benefits of membership! Most societiesContinue reading "I have two residences. How can I keep active in my society?"
Benefits of Membership: Networking
The most common excuse I hear for not joining a lineage society is "It won't help me." After all, a lineage society is just retired ladies having tea once in a while, right? What's the benefit to someone who isn't their age and doesn't think tea is a fun social activity? That image of lineageContinue reading "Benefits of Membership: Networking"
I’m moving. How do I keep my society membership?
You've done all the work of joining the Colonial Dames, only to find out you have to move. What now? Don't panic. All the societies - from SAR to the Dames - have a system set up for this. If you have a good relationship with your local registrar or historian, you can let themContinue reading "I’m moving. How do I keep my society membership?"
Benefits of Lineage Society Membership: Scholarships
Your lineage society membership can qualify you or your family member for scholarships. Here are a few of the many options: The Daughters of the American Revolution offers two scholarships specifically for children of members or their extended family. The Lillian and Author Dunn Scholarship is not subject specific; the Madeline Pickett (Halbert) Cogswell NursingContinue reading "Benefits of Lineage Society Membership: Scholarships"
Benefits of Lineage Society Membership: Sharing Your Love of History
If you truly love history, you'll be in good company at a lineage society meeting. Here are a few ways lineage societies honor and preserve history: The General Society of Mayflower Descendants is organizing the preservation of the National Pilgrim Meeting House, a structure built on the site of the first pilgrim meeting house. TheContinue reading "Benefits of Lineage Society Membership: Sharing Your Love of History"
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