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2019 NSCDA-WV, Cabell County Scholarship

The Cabell County NSCDA-WV Scholarship was presented to Ms. Taylor Reynolds at a dinner hosted by the Marshall University Department of History on April 13, 2019. Mrs. Joyce Ey and Mrs. Mary Whitten Wiseman of The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America in the State of West Virginia…

Alexander Hamilton Visits Huntington

Active Dames of the Huntington Town Committee in Cabell County netted $20,000 in support of the Craik-Patton House by hosting an Alexander Hamilton weekend November 2-3, 2018. Eben Kuhns portrayed Hamilton for middle school students, Marshall University history, political science, and performing arts students  at a luncheon at Guyan Golf…

Craik-Patton Foundation

The Craik-Patton Foundation was created to establish the future financial stability for the Craik-Patton House. Mary Elisabeth Eckerson, board member, reported holdings of close to $700,000. The goal is to reach one million dollars. Dame Katharine Becker has been a guiding force in this effort.

NSCDA-WV Society President Named

Mrs. Robert Goldsmith (Lynn) was named president of NSCDA-WV at the Annual Meeting at Berry Hills Country Club on May 8 following Mrs. Patrick Graney (Jessica) who served for two years. Mrs. Graney also received the National Roll of Honor Award for her service to the society and the historical…

Scott Scholz Speaks at Meeting

Scott Scholz, Curator of Dumbarton House in Georgetown, the headquarters of NSCDA, was the keynote speaker at NSCDA-WV’s Annual Meeting in Charleston, WV, May 8.

New Craik-Patton Museum House Director

Nathan Jones has been named house director of the Craik-Patton Museum House. Jones holds a B.A. degree in history from Fairmont State University. His past experience includes serving as Cultural Programming Coordinator at the Clay Center in Charleston, WV. Nathan grew up in Kingwood, WV, and is married to Meghan,…

NSCDA-WV Officers (May 2018-May 2019)

Serving as officers for NSCDA-WV from May 2018 – May 2019 are the following ladies: Mrs. Patrick Graney (Jessica), President; Mrs. Jason A. Castle (Elizabeth), First Vice President; Ms. DeArmond Arbogast (Dede), Second Vice President; Mrs. Pryce M. Haynes (Julie), Recording Secretary; Mrs. David Miller (Karen), Corresponding Secretary; Mrs. Charles…

Dames meet in Arlington for October Biennial

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…

March 7 Membership Meeting

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…

Semi-Annual Meeting

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 new NSCDA-WV president

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…

Smith lauded at May Annual Meeting

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…