National Society of the Colonial Dames of America

The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America (NSCDA) is an American lineage society founded in 1891. It consists of 43 corporate societies in 42 states and the District of Columbia and has more than 15,000 members. Members trace their descent from men and women who served the American colonies before July 5, 1776. The organization's national headquarters is Dumbarton House in Georgetown, Washington, D.C.