Colonial Dames from all across America met at the Ritz-Carlton in Arlington, Virginia, October 18-21, 2018 for the 62ndBiennial Council Meeting of The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America. President Jessica Graney led the West Virginia delegation.  View images from the meeting. Women attended workshops and other unique…

West Virginia Dames members, candidates, and guests will meet at 10 a.m. in the Craik-Patton House conference room for lunch and to enjoy the history reenactment of Ostenaco, Cherokee war captain who was a friend of the American patriots. Portrayed by Doug Wood, Ostenaco fought with the Virginia military leaders…

President Jessica Graney welcomed NSCDA-WV women to the Semi-Annual Meeting held Nov. 8, 2017 at Edgewood Country Club in Charleston, WV. The meeting opened with the Flag Ceremony. Special guest was Ellen Holt, national vice-president, who represented Region IV of NSCDA. Graney praised members for their support in preserving the…

Jessica Graney has been named president of the West Virginia chapter of the National Society of Colonial Dames of America, Graney is asking Dames to contact her with ideas for projects, meeting topics, and general ideas; and, she encourages Dames to nominate new members and to visit and support the…

2015-2017 President Sandy Smith was honored by NSCDA-WV members at their May 10 Annual Meting and Luncheon held at Berry Hill Country Club. Smith was instrumental in bringing historical interpreter Bill Barker, portraying President Thomas Jefferson to Charleston audiences, including schools. She also helped coordinate the five-year NSCDA-WV Strategic Plan…

Tuesday, Sept. 19, 6-8 p.m. Craik-Patton House Museum Cocktail Buffet at Bougement, the Smallridge home in Charleston, WV. This event  benefits Craik-Patton with support for operating expenses.   Wednesday, Nov. 8, 11:30 a.m.  NSCDA-WV Membership Meeting. Ken Sullivan, president of the West Virginia Humanities Council, will speak on the connecting histories of the…