Historic Properties
In November 2000, the National Trust for Historic Preservation presented its Trustee Emeritus Award for Excellence in the Stewardship of Historic Sites to The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America “for acquiring, restoring, and interpreting a collection of historic properties that offer invaluable opportunities to experience the rich variety of America’s heritage.
More than 70 properties are affiliated with the Corporate Societies nationwide. 42 of these are wholly owned and/or completely managed by the Corporate Societies. With respect to the other properties, Dames provide various types of support including financial, volunteer services, donations of furnishings and other objects. Dames are involved with state and municipal governments, local historical groups and private preservation entities in the management of historic properties.
In addition to the houses that the 44 Corporate Societies own and operate, the NSCDA maintains three houses:
Dumbarton House
Home of Joseph Nourse, first Register of the Treasury.
Dumbarton House was built circa 1800 in Washington DC. It serves as the National Headquarters of the NSCDA.
Gunston Hall
Home of George Mason, father of the Bill of Rights.
Gunston Hall was built in 1755 in Mason’s Neck, Virginia.
Sulgrave Manor
Northamptonshire, England
Sulgrave Manor
Home of Lawrence Washington, direct ancestor of George Washington, our first President.
Sulgrave Manor Built in 1539 in Northamptonshire, England.
