The Register Citizen (Torrington, CT)
Litchfield Colonial Dames celebrate third anniversary
WOODBURY >> The ladies of the Litchfield Colonial Dames 17th Century, of Connecticut, celebrated three years as a local organized chapter of the national organization at their annual meeting held on February 21st at the ca 1736, Curtis House Inn, in Woodbury.
A program on “Old Woodbury and its first Settlement,” was presented by Susan Cheatham, a docent from the historical Hurd House and the Old Woodbury Historical Society. The meeting ended with an election of new officers.
Since then, the local chapter has had two meetings. On April 12, the ladies were given a tour of the Old Woodbury Schoolhouse given by Carol Sideli of the Old Woodbury Historical Society, followed by a dinner meeting at the Curtis House Inn. On April 28, the group had a walking tour program, “New Milford’s Vibrant Village Green’s History” by Lisa Roush, curator of the New Milford Historical Society, followed by a luncheon at Lucia’s Restaurant.
The group emphasizes the history of colonial life, to foster interest of a rich heritage and colonial research, to aid education to the future generations, and to outreach to the community issues such as supporting veterans. Members must trace back to a line in their family tree that was here in the colonies before 1690, just three generations before the revolution. Upcoming activities are being planned to plaque the Old Woodbury Schoolhouse, collect items for the veteran’s nursing home and a barbeque get together at the end of the summer.
The Litchfield Hills Colonial Dames 17th Century, Connecticut is on a membership drive and welcomes anyone who might have an interest in joining the group are encouraged to do so as genealogical help will be given if needed. All interested please contact Sandy Ward at sw45063@gmail.com.