Your family’s told you over and over that you qualify for the Daughters of the American Revolution or the Mayflower Society (or another lineage society)… but you’re not entirely sure it’s worth it. Here are a few of the reasons it might be: You love history: While your love of history might make friends orContinueContinue reading “Why do I want to join a lineage society?”
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What is a lineage society?
Also called a hereditary society, a lineage society is an organization that defines its membership by their relationship to an ancestor meeting a certain set of qualifications. Most lineage societies are service organizations and believe that in uniting to honor their ancestors, they can make a difference today. Some are focused specifically on historic preservationContinueContinue reading “What is a lineage society?”

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