Hereditary Societies in Connecticut

Connecticut Society Daughters of the American Colonists

1921

Objectives:
(1) conduct research with respect to the history and deeds of  the American colonists, and record and publish the results of  such research; 

(2) publish the memoirs of American colonists; 

(3) erect memorials to commemorate the history and deeds of the American colonists; 

(4) promote respect and admiration for the institutions, laws, and flag of the United States; 

(5) engage in mutual improvement and educational activities; and 

(6) establish scholarships to assist needy and deserving  students and to promote the improvement of educational institutions, engage in volunteer service and make contributions to veterans hospitals, and perform such other charitable activities including the national presidents' projects as may be provided by the articles of incorporation or bylaws of the society. 

Requirements:
Any woman who is a citizen of the United State of America, of good moral character, who has attained her eighteenth year, shall be eligible to membership, provided that she shall be acceptable to the Society and shall be the lineal descendant of an ancestor who rendered civil or military service in any of the colonies prior to July 4, 1776. Legal adoption shall not qualify for lineal descent.

Leader and Membership Contacts:

Connecticut Web Site:
http://www.cthrr.com/dacct/

National Web Site:
http://www.nsdac.org