The Colonial Dames of America

06/02/2026

The 2026 CDA Spring Newsletter is available to read now!
Accessible through the Member Library or at the link here: https://cda1890.org/2026-spring-cda-international-newsletter/

05/31/2026

ITS NOT TOO LATE TO SIGN UP!!! 🇺🇸♥️

05/29/2026

A rebellion is simmering at Jamestown and Virginia Governor Sir William Berkeley is baffled at how his cousin-by-marriage, Nathaniel Bacon, has become a traitor. He turns to the rebel's uncle and namesake, Colonial Nathaniel Bacon, to try and understand the young upstart and, hopefully, calm the threatening uprising.

Join us this Saturday for the next installment in "The Unfolding Rebellion," sponsored by the Jamestowne Society. See the full program details and times at historicjamestowne.org/visit/calendar/the-unfolding-rebellion-kinsman-and-namesake/.

Can't make it this Saturday? "The Unfolding Rebellion: Kinsman and Namesake" will also show next Saturday, June 6!

05/27/2026

The 136th Annual Meeting was held on May 4, 2026, rounding out a weekend of events. Members from across the country joined to hear Committee Updates, Chapter Reports, VRA and Award for Excellence Presentations, and enjoy a delightful lunch.

Thank you to all who attended for this lovely culmination of our year's work!

05/27/2026

05/26/2026

INTERNATIONAL TIARA DAY 👑
~~~Perfect for Dames…..

The Ministry of Amusing Holidays has opened its jewel case to reveal 'International Tiara Day', which is an excellent excuse to share tiara fashions, beginning with this 1910 floral fantasy of a tiara in diamonds and pearls. It is one of those tiaras-of-all-trades, as it may be be worn as a necklace, a tiara, a brooch/stomacher, and hairpins.
https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2026/fine-jewelry-l26050/diamond-and-pearl-tiara-necklace-brooch

05/25/2026

The CDA Annual Garden Party was held on May 3, 2026. Guests enjoyed the garden’s beautiful spring blooms along with delicious refreshments served in the Abigail Adams Smith Ballroom.

Thank you to all who were able to attend, and we hope to see you next year!

05/22/2026

MVHM&G unveiled a new exhibition on May 3, 2026 just prior to the CDA Garden Party. Entitled “Treasures from the Collection: Founding Fathers”, the exhibit features several objects related to Founding Fathers from the museum’s collection. These items have rarely been on display, but are now on view for all to enjoy.

The exhibition opening was attended by Chapter Presidents, the Council of Proprietors, Museum Committee members, and the Board of Managers. Specially invited was Chapter XXIII - Virginia, in appreciation for underwriting the exhibition.

05/21/2026

VISITING CAMBRIDGE MEMORIES
~~~CDA PPG Rebecca Madsen shares the various sights she saw when doing graduate work at Cambridge University in England. Husband Steve now experiences all of the campus beauty with Rebecca!

05/20/2026

PPG REBECCA MADSEN AND HUSBAND, STEVE
~~~Left: At Kings College, Cambridge. Rebecca attended graduate studies at Cambridge after Princeton. Right: On the Clare College bridge.