Mission and Purpose
The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of Minnesota
On October 8, 1896 the Minnesota Society was admitted to the National Society of The Colonial Dames of America with 14 charter members. This original group of women had ancestors that contributed to our country's founding. Currently 103 women whose ancestors were part of the colonial development of America are members.
Our mission:
- To educate others about the stories of our founding and histories.
- To serve, honor, support and preserve history.
- To foster friendships bound by dedication to service to our country and communities.
Operating Year: May 2020 - April 2021
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Board of Managers
| Term expiring 2021: |
Mrs. Lucy Shepard |
| Term expiring 2021: |
Mrs. Susan McCarthy |
| Term expiring 2021: |
Mrs. Jill Rudnitski |
| Term expiring 2021: |
Mrs. Kitty Petit |
| Term expiring 2022: |
Ms. Lois Mackin |
| Term expiring 2022: |
Ms. Katharine Winston |
| Term expiring 2022: |
Mrs. Nancy Lindley |
| Term expiring 2022: |
Mrs. Katy Campbell |
| Term expiring 2022: |
Ms. Jennifer N Peterson |
| Term expiring 2022: |
Ms. Susan Dunnavan |
| Term expiring 2022: |
Ms. Rachel Eason |
| Term expiring 2023: |
Mrs. Carolynn Lund |
| Term expiring 2023: |
Ms. Tammis McMillan |
| Term expiring 2023: |
Ms. Ann Essling |
| Term expiring 2023: |
Ms. Jane Howard |
| Term expiring 2023: |
Mrs. Kathy Coward |
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Officers
| President 2020-2021: |
Ms. Susan Dunnavan |
| First Vice President: |
Ms. Lois Mackin |
| Second Vice President: |
Mrs. Lucy Shepard |
| Corresponding Secretary: |
Mrs. Kitty Petit |
| Recording Secretary: |
Mrs. Carolynn Lund |
| Treasurer: |
Ms. Tammis McMillan |
| Historian: |
Mrs. Jill Rudnitski |
| Registrar: |
Ms. Ann Essling |
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Committees
| Historical Activities: |
Ms. Jane Howard |
| Patriotic Service: |
Ms. Rachel Eason |
| Patriotic Service: |
Mrs. Katy Campbell |
| Program Co-Chair: |
Mrs. Kathy Coward |
| Program Co-Chair: |
Ms. Jennifer N Peterson |
| Museum Properties/Ramsey House: |
Ms. Katharine Winston |
| Lady of Dumbarton House: |
Mrs. Susan McCarthy |
| Regent of Gunston Hall: |
Mrs. Nancy Lindley |
| Ass. Trustee, Fr. of Sulgrave : |
Mrs. Kitty Petit |
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