Lord Craven Colonial Dames Chapter 17th Century Meeting is February 18, 2017

President Ruth-Anne Bolz modeling a dress that might have been worn in Colonial Times.

The Lord Craven Chapter of Colonial Dames will hold their February 18, 2017 meeting at The Carolina BBQ on 1602 S College Road in Wilmington, NC at 11:30. The guest speaker is Jeff Holcomb, who will speak about "Education during the Colonial Times." Our Colonial Dames State President, Julia Floyd will be attending the meeting. 

Photo of a variety of toys that Colonial children might play with. Information  taken by Colonial Dames member Phyllis Wilson.

This is a photo of a house the a colonist lived in during the early 1700's.

L to R:   Martha Koletar, Colonial Dames members Phyllis Wilson and Kathy Miller having a spot of tea at the local tea house in Southport, NC. This is possibly what Colonial ladies might do during the day. 

Sir Walter Raleigh Chapter Will Mark William Courtney's Yellow House

President Bolz reported that the Sir Walter Raleigh Chapter will mark William Courtney’s Yellow House on April 20, 217.  This is the house that Peggy Troxell now owns.  Anyone wanting to attend should put this on their calendar and check with Mrs. Bolz concerning transportation.

Wreaths Accross America on December 17, 2016

We are all looking forward to Wreaths Across America on December 17th. Come at 10:00 am-12:00. The ceremony will begin then. Help will be needed to place wreaths on the graves. If you have any questions about the program contact, Fran Carlsen, our Wreaths Across America chair. You can e-mail her at darfran@earthlink/net.

November 19th Lord Craven Colonial Dames 17th Century Meeting

                      Guest speaker Ann Hutteman and President Ruth-Anne Bolz

The Lord Craven Chapter of Colonial Dames held their November 19, 2016 meeting at The Carolina BBQ on 1602 S College Road in Wilmington, NC at 11:30. The guest speaker Ann Hutteman did a wonderful program on “Oakdale Cemetery in Wilmington, NC.”

Kitsey Lackey, Martha Blacher and Fran Carlsen look through all the hand made hats, pin cushions, made by pending member Marianne Grant. She donates part of the sales to our Lord Craven Chapter.

One of our new members, Susan De Goote made this necklace to be raffled off and guess who won it, yes, our own Ruth-Anne Bolz.

This book is available to those interested in the Huguenot Society. Contact Carol Jutte if you would like to purchase one.  Her e-mail address is ctidewater@hotmail.com.