Etchings of George Washington’s Life on Exhibit
Thursday, December 12th, 2013 @ 11:34AM
A permanent exhibit of twenty etchings of George Washington’s life are now on display in the Conference Room of the Craik-Patton House. The Craik-Patton Collection Committee accepted the etchings as a gift from Priscilla Lawson, Vice Regent Emerita of Mount Vernon and past Craik-Patton Inc. president. The gift is given in memory of Betty Wellford, who was a leading spirit in the moving and restoration of the house. The etchings were created by artists of the 1920s and 1930s and were sold in a portfolio. Because of James Craik’s familial ties with George Washington, the art is a permanent exhibit for guests to enjoy during tours and meetings. The Collections Committee would also like to offer the exhibit on loan to other museums and historical houses.
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President’s Welcome
Dixie Wilson, President
It has been my honor and privilege to serve as President of The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America in The State of West Virginia for the last two years.
We have made remarkable contributions to our Corporate Society and community. We are to be commended for our success and diligent work.
Please read our Summer 2023 Newsletter for a complete list of all our accomplishments.
I look forward to the next two years working with each of you. Your continued support is essential to our overall success.
Our plans for the next two years will be developing a Strategic Plan, incorporating the new organizational structure of NSCDA, as well as the By-Law changes, increasing our membership, preparing for our 125th Anniversary of NSCDA-West Virginia in 2025, preparing for the 250th Anniversary of our Nation in 2026, continuing to work closely with Craik-Patton, Inc., and Craik-Patton House Foundation, Inc. and continuing to work with our members and friends in supporting our Mission Statement of promoting our National heritage through historic preservation, patriotic service, and educational programs.
Best Wishes!
Sundial Project
The Sundial marker was the first of seven Colonial Dames’ monuments paying tribute to the patriots who risked their lives to settle the land in western Virginia. (Click on image to learn more)
Live History
George Washington at the luncheon at Edgewood Country Club. NSCDA-WV had a display of all the flags in the colonial period in the background - even a Viking flag. (Click on image to learn more)