Welcome to Jane Johnson Our First New Member to Lord Craven Colonial Dames 17th Century for 2018

Our first member for the Lord Craven Chapter, NSCDXVII in 2018 is Jane Johnson. Jane became a member on February 15, 2018. Jane researched back to the 10th generation for her ancestor, William Griffith, b. ca 1667 Wales, England, d. ca 1699, Anne Arundel Co. Maryland: Wife, Sarah MacCubbin/MacKubin. He was a land owner. Welcome Jane.

252nd Anniversary of the Stamp Act Resistance on February 17, 2018 at 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

THINGS TO DO- Local History: Brunswick Town 252nd Anniversary of the Stamp Act Resistance - What began on the banks of the Cape Fear River helped paved the Road Revolution. Travel back to the winter of 1766 at Brunswick Town and Fort Anderson. Learn how the events that occurred in the Colonial Cape Fear helped sow the seeds of discontent and pave the way for the American Revolution as living history interpreters demonstrate trades and how the dreaded Stamp Act affected their livelihood. Talk with sailors, learn the blacksmith's trade, and listen to lectures on how the events of the 1760s paved the way to revolution. Hands on activities for kids and interactives for the entire family. This special event is free, and open to the public. Visit the website for more details. Feb 17, 2018 - Feb 17, 2018, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Brunswick Town Fort Anderson Historic Site, Winnabow ADDRESS: 8884St. Philip's Road, SE , Winnabow, NC 28479 PHONE: (910) 371-6613

Lord Craven, CDXVII Meeting Scheduled for February 17, 2018

Dear Dames,
Lord Craven, CDXVII meeting will be February 17, 2018 at Carolina BBQ on College Rd., Wilmington. You may begin arriving at 11:00 (when they open).  Meeting will begin at 11:30.
Our speaker will be Judy Elkins, a tea connoisseur, telling us about "Teas and Tea Etiquette of the Colonial Era".
Hope to see all there.
Linda

National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century "Call to Annual State Conference

Schedule for Conference

State Conference Registration March 9-10, 2018

Reserve a Room at the Marriott Raleigh Crabtree Valley Hotel