Memorial Day

 

The Lord Craven Chapter of Colonial Dames Friday, May 17, 2024 Meeting

 

The Lord Craven Chapter of the National Society of Colonial Dames XVI Century held a regularly scheduled meeting on Friday, May 17, 2024 at the home of our chapter historian in Wilmington. 

Pat Gooding gave a very interesting history of the use of cockades as symbols worn during times of war to show allegiance to a social or political faction. She gave examples of their use beginning in the 1500's through the 19th century.

                                     Ribbons of Support

                                        French cockade

President Cindy Sellers and State President Pat Gooding

                       Carol Jutte and Cindy Sellers

                       Jane Johnson and Ruth-Anne Bolz