The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America-Virginia

09/18/2025

At Wilton House Museum Sept. 27, the Gatsby Afternoon Picnic is the Art Deco Society of Virginia’s ode to the 1920s and ’30s, with period music, games, contests and more:

richmondmag.com/arts-entertainment/art-deco-society-gatsby-afternoon-picnic-2025/

08/01/2025

Bring your appetite for Rest Pizza, or pack a picnic, and your favorite lawn chair and enjoy live music on our scenic terrace overlooking the James River.

On August 9th we wrap up our concert series with Matt Miner and the Backroad Brights, a local country and bluegrass band!

‍Tickets are just $5 just visit our website https://lght.ly/9849b14

07/25/2025

Want to meet the real GOATs? 🐐 This is the final weekend for our natural landscape heroes to be on site at Wilton House Museum.
These hardworking goats help manage invasive plants and promote healthy habitats along the James River—a unique, eco-friendly solution supporting our mission of preservation and protecting local wildlife and water quality.
“Working alongside our goat crew is always the highlight of my week,” says Executive Director, Amanda Keller. “They bring so much energy—and so many smiles—to our conservation efforts!”
Pictured L to R: Anabel Bowen, President NSCDAVA and Amanda Keller, Executive Director.

09/21/2024

Today marks the highly anticipated return of the Art Deco Society of Virginia for a charming Gatsby Afternoon picnic.

07/26/2024

01/07/2024

The -funded “Making Her Mark,” exhibition is a dazzling survey of women artists in Europe from the fifteenth through the eighteenth century currently on tour at the Baltimore Museum of Art. Learn more: https://www.neh.gov/article/severed-heads-and-women-artists

09/24/2022

WONDERFUL TAVERN SIGN

Sign for the Black Horse, circa 1771. Connecticut Historical Society

https://www.maineantiquedigest.com/stories/exhibitions-october-2022/8951

Between 1750 and 1850 more than 50,000 inn and tavern signs were produced by American painters, creating a distinct visual language and offering a glimpse into tavern life, travel, and patriotic ideals. Only a fraction of these signs survive. The Connecticut Historical Society’s collection numbering more than 60 signs is by far the largest in the country and is on display in a permanent exhibit.

For more information, visit the website (www.chs.org), phone (860) 236-5621, or check the page Connecticut Historical Society Museum and Library

09/07/2022

Our next must have item from the NSCDA-VA shop is off on travels across the pond - preparing to head off to Wallace Collection this am tea & Fortnum & Mason.

08/19/2022

Be sure to check out our latest "There is Nothing Like a Dame" items in our shop!

Want something you don't see with our trademarked catch phrase?
Send an email to [email protected]

Happy shopping, all proceeds go to furthering our mission of education and preservation.

01/23/2022

Very similar to a cross found at NSCDA-FL Archaeological dig.

A 370-year-old Spanish cross has been found in a St. Mary’s archaeological dig. Did Native Americans help bring it there?

11/26/2021

BLESSING OF THE HOUNDS
~~~A tradition since begun by uncle of NSCDA-VA President, Liza Standish Sackson, in 1929.