Bio

The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is an organization of women that actively promotes and conserves our national heritage. Our activities are focused on historic preservation, patriotic service and educational projects.

We strive to preserve, learn about, and pass on to future generations an understanding of our Colonial heritage as part of the many diverse contributions that make up the richness of America’s culture.

The organization owns or operates three historic houses in Massachusetts – the Prescott House in Boston, Quincy Homestead in Quincy, and Martin House Farm in Swansea. Our properties are open to the public from May to November and at other times by special arrangement.

We also maintain an important costume collection (antique women’s clothing collection). We regularly display selected items from our costume collection in our houses, and offer special exhibits from time to time. Our costume collection is open to people doing research in the field, and appropriate items can be loaned to other organizations for special events.