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National Society Of The Colonial Dames Of America

National Society Of The Colonial Dames Of America

The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America (NSCDA) is an organization devoted to furthering an appreciation of our national heritage through historic preservation, patriotic service, and educational projects. The NSCDA was founded in 1891 and exists today as an unincorporated association of 44 corporate state societies with over 15,000 members nationwide. The NSCDA’s motto is “Virtutes Majorum Filiae Conservant”; Daughters conserve the virtues of their ancestors.

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