Women opening doors to America’s history through preservation, education, and service to inspire a shared love of country.
The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (NSCDA-MA) is an organization of women that actively promotes and conserves our national heritage. We own or operate three historic houses in Massachusetts – the William Hickling Prescott House in Boston, the Dorothy Quincy Homestead in Quincy, and Martin House Farm in Swansea.
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Prescott House tells the story of Boston in the nineteenth century through the lens of three wealthy Boston families, from the post-Revolution Federal era to the expansion of the city into the Back Bay and beyond.
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The Dorothy Quincy Homestead was the country seat of Edmund Quincy IV in the mid-18th century and home to three earlier generations of the influential and well-connected Quincy family, including Dorothy Quincy who married famous patriot and founding father, John Hancock.
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Martin House Farm was built c.1728 and lived in for over 200 years by members of the Martin family. The property now consists of the original farmhouse, two barns, and cultivated fields surrounded by dry stone walls and woodlands.
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A specialty tour and exhibition exploring the life and legacy of William Prescott through the lens of his visual impairment. Current tour dates: 10/9, 10/16, and 10/30. At 11 am...
Join NSCDA-MA Staff for a brief overview of what the nscda-ma website has to offer! Learn more about how you use the website to access the online directory, pay dues,...
Please join the NSCDA-MA for the Welcome Back Fall Cocktail Party on Wednesday September 16th. This party will include hearty appetizers and full bar featuring a specialty cocktail. All members,...
Celebrate apple season at Martin House Farm, with apple and cider tastings, docent-led tours of the 1728 farmhouse , cooking demos by the Boy Scouts, and performances by the Case...
Please join the NSCDA-MA for the Fall Membership Tea. This event will include a docent led tour of Prescott House. The Membership Tea on Sunday, October 4th welcomes new colonial...
Join the Young Dames Committee for a tour of the Louisa May Alcott’s Orchard House. There is a capacity of 25 people, so make sure to sign up to reserve...
