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SUMMARY:(Public) "Tea and Talk" at Prescott House
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for Tea Etiquette!\nSign up here: “Tea and Talk” at Prescott House \nA lecture and delicious food & tea for the price of one! \nDo you ever have “that sinking feeling” in the late afternoon? The Duchess of Bedford\, it is said\, solved the problem by sending for tea and cakes to be served in her boudoir\, thus inventing the meal we now know as afternoon tea. Or did she? \nJoin Etiquetteer\, Robert B. Dimmick\, for an afternoon of tea manners\, history\, and anecdotes\, with an elegant tea catered by Vintage Tea & Cake Co. at Prescott House\, the Beacon Hill headquarters of the Colonial Dames (NSCDA-MA). \nA selection of Prescott House’s collection of tea gowns and millinery will also be on display. \nWhat’s on the menu? \nFINGER SANDWICHES\nClassic Cucumber\nEgg Salad\nGoat Cheese & Fig\nSmoked Salmon & Cream Cheese \nPATISSERIES\nScones served with Strawberry Preserves\nSeasonal Butter Cookie\nLemon Squares\nMini Fruit Tarts\nFrench Macaroons \nTEA\nA choice of 3 Teas
URL:https://nscdama.org/event/tea-and-talk-at-prescott-house/
LOCATION:William Hickling Prescott House\, 55 Beacon St\, Boston\, MA\, 02108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T130000
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SUMMARY:(Members & Prospectives Only) Spring Membership Tea
DESCRIPTION:Join the NSCDA-MA for the 2026 Spring Membership Tea. This event will include a docent led tour of Prescott House. The Membership Tea on Sunday March 29th welcomes new colonial members\, courtesy\, and transfer Dames\, as well as prospective members. \nThis event sign-up will close on March 25th. After March 25th please email Robin Ryan (mcryan731@gmail.com) to sign up or with any questions.
URL:https://nscdama.org/event/members-only-spring-membership-tea/
LOCATION:William Hickling Prescott House\, 55 Beacon St\, Boston\, MA\, 02108\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="NSCDA-MA":MAILTO:dames@nscdama.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T230603
CREATED:20260130T205307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T142519Z
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SUMMARY:House of Worth: Americans in Paris
DESCRIPTION:Running it back\, because it’s worth it! \nTickets can be found here. \nWe are pleased to announce that we are re-running House of Worth: Americans in Paris\, and this time as a virtual program. Curator & Costume Collection Manager\, Liz Weisblatt will explore how French designer Charles Worth became so popular in America. What made his gowns so appealing? How did the high-end fashion market operate in the nineteenth century? \nThis event includes a rare opportunity to view pictures of several Worth gowns in the costume collection of the NSCDA-MA. \nCharles Worth is considered by many to be the father of haute couture\, or high fashion. In the late nineteenth century\, many wealthy American women traveled to Paris to visit and patronize the House of Worth\, where he put on fashion shows and created seasonal collections.
URL:https://nscdama.org/event/house-of-worth-americans-in-paris-2/
LOCATION:William Hickling Prescott House\, 55 Beacon St\, Boston\, MA\, 02108\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="NSCDA-MA":MAILTO:dames@nscdama.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T183929Z
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SUMMARY:(Members Only) 17th Annual Jean Brett Lecture\, Nina Sankovitch
DESCRIPTION:Join the NSCDA-MA for the 17th Annual Jean Brett Lecture. This year will feature Nina Sankovitch\, the author of American Rebels: How the Hancock\, Adams\, and Quincy Families Fanned the Flames of Revolution. The lecture starts at 6:15 PM with mocktails/cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at 7:15 PM. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nNina Sankovitch \nAmerican Rebels: How the Hancock\, Adams\, and Quincy Families Fanned the Flames of Revolution by Nina Sankovitch is a historical book that explores the intertwined lives of these three prominent Massachusetts families and their crucial roles in sparking the American Revolution. \nThe book details how childhood friendships in Braintree\, Massachusetts\, between figures like John Hancock\, John Adams\, and Josiah Quincy Jr.\, and their wives Abigail Adams and Dorothy Quincy Hancock\, evolved into a powerful collaboration against British rule\, covering events from the Boston Massacre to the Declaration of Independence. It offers a fresh perspective by focusing on these families’ personal connections\, shared sense of duty\, and the significant impact of the women in their lives. \nJean Brett Memorial Lecture  \nThe inaugural Jean Brett Memorial Lecture was held February 13\, 2008. This special endowed annual lecture is a gift from NSCDA MA member Jan Churchill Brett in memory of her mother Jean Thaxter Brett\, longtime active member of the Massachusetts Society. Jan Brett and her husband\, Joe Hearne\, along with her two sisters are invited as special guests. \n$70 Per Person – Guests are Welcome \nReservations must be received by February 25\, 2025 \nNo reservations or refunds for cancellations after that date.
URL:https://nscdama.org/event/17th-annual-jean-brett-lecture-nina-sankovich/
LOCATION:William Hickling Prescott House\, 55 Beacon St\, Boston\, MA\, 02108\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="NSCDA-MA":MAILTO:dames@nscdama.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T130000
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CREATED:20260108T164304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T134347Z
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SUMMARY:(Members Only) The Past and The Present: the preservation of George Washington’s Mt.Vernon
DESCRIPTION:Since 2011\, Andrea Sahin\, former NSCDA – MA President\, has served as the Vice Regent for Massachusetts to the Mount Vernon Ladies Association which owns and manages George Washington‘s Mount Vernon. \nJoin us for her presentation on the history of the MVLA and how a remarkable group of women saved Mount Vernon by purchasing the estate from Washington’s descendants. Open 365 days a year\, the MVLA continues to manage the home of George and Martha Washington overlooking the Potomac River\, welcoming close to a million visitors annually. \nAll guests welcomes! Drinks and lunch to follow.
URL:https://nscdama.org/event/the-past-and-the-present-the-preservation-of-george-washingtons-mt-vernon/
LOCATION:William Hickling Prescott House\, 55 Beacon St\, Boston\, MA\, 02108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="NSCDA-MA":MAILTO:dames@nscdama.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T200000
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CREATED:20251027T182757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T164343Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Cocktail Party 2025
DESCRIPTION:The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts cordially invites you to an evening of of cocktails\, conversation\, and holiday merriment! \n 
URL:https://nscdama.org/event/holiday-cocktail-party-2025/
LOCATION:William Hickling Prescott House\, 55 Beacon St\, Boston\, MA\, 02108\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="NSCDA-MA":MAILTO:dames@nscdama.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T133000
DTSTAMP:20260429T230603
CREATED:20251027T182053Z
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SUMMARY:Festive Holiday Luncheon 2025
DESCRIPTION:The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts cordially invites you to a luncheon at Prescott House featuring A History of Chocolate Making in America\, followed by holiday drinks and a festive buffet luncheon. \nRegistration open to members only from Nov. 4 until Nov. 18; guest sign-ups welcome beginning Nov. 18\, space permitting. Thank you!
URL:https://nscdama.org/event/festive-holiday-luncheon-2025/
LOCATION:William Hickling Prescott House\, 55 Beacon St\, Boston\, MA\, 02108\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="NSCDA-MA":MAILTO:dames@nscdama.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T190000
DTSTAMP:20260429T230603
CREATED:20251014T153306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T144551Z
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SUMMARY:House of Worth: Americans in Paris
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation with Liz Weisblatt\, Curator and Fashion Historian\, to explore how French designer Charles Worth became so popular in America. What made his gowns so appealing? How did the high-end fashion market operate in the nineteenth century? This event includes a rare opportunity to view several Worth gowns in the costume collection of the NSCDA-MA. \nCharles Worth is considered by many to be the father of haute couture\, or high fashion. In the late nineteenth century\, many wealthy American women traveled to Paris to visit and patronize the House of Worth\, where he put on fashion shows and created seasonal collections.
URL:https://nscdama.org/event/house-of-worth-americans-in-paris/
LOCATION:William Hickling Prescott House\, 55 Beacon St\, Boston\, MA\, 02108\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="NSCDA-MA":MAILTO:dames@nscdama.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T230603
CREATED:20250827T150851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T133214Z
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SUMMARY:DIY Charcuterie boards with Graze Culture Hosted by the Young Dames Committee
DESCRIPTION:Please join the NSCDA-MA for a DIY Charcuterie Board Workshop with Graze Culture on Thursday\, October 23rd\, from 6:30–8:00 PM. Enjoy light appetizers and wine as you create your own charcuterie board with guidance from the experts at Graze Culture.Come for a fun evening of learning a new skill\, and leave with a beautifully crafted (and delicious!) board to enjoy over the weekend. All members\, spouses\, and guests are warmly welcome! \n 
URL:https://nscdama.org/event/diy-charcuterie-boards-with-graze-culture-hosted-by-the-young-dames-committee/
LOCATION:William Hickling Prescott House\, 55 Beacon St\, Boston\, MA\, 02108\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="NSCDA-MA":MAILTO:dames@nscdama.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T230603
CREATED:20250819T201710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T201710Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Membership Tea 2025
DESCRIPTION: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 5th welcomes new colonial members\, courtesy\, and transfer Dames\, as well as prospective members.
URL:https://nscdama.org/event/fall-membership-tea-2025/
LOCATION:William Hickling Prescott House\, 55 Beacon St\, Boston\, MA\, 02108\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="NSCDA-MA":MAILTO:dames@nscdama.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T230603
CREATED:20250718T154625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T133322Z
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SUMMARY:Dames & Warriors Welcome Back Fall Cocktail Party Hosted by Programs and Patriotic Service Committee
DESCRIPTION:Please join the NSCDA-MA for the Welcome Back Fall Cocktail Party on Wednesday September 17th. This party will include hearty appetizers and full bar featuring the Salty Dog Cocktail. All members\, spouses\, and guests welcome!\n Please note: Heavy traffic is expected in Boston that evening\, in part due to a Red Sox game. We recommend allowing extra travel time.
URL:https://nscdama.org/event/dames-warriors-welcome-back-fall-cocktail-party-hosted-by-programs-and-patriotic-service-committee/
LOCATION:William Hickling Prescott House\, 55 Beacon St\, Boston\, MA\, 02108\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="NSCDA-MA":MAILTO:dames@nscdama.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250516
DTSTAMP:20260429T230603
CREATED:20250206T203615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T182339Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch at Prescott House - Beacon Hill Hidden Garden Tour 2025
DESCRIPTION:The National Society of the Colonial Dames in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts invites participants in the 2025 Hidden Garden Tours of Beacon Hill to enjoy a boxed lunch at the historic William Hickling Prescott House. \nLunch will be served between 11:30 am and 2:30 pm\, and will include a half-sandwich (choice of chicken salad or caprese)\, chips\, cookie\, and beverage courtesy of Cobblestones Eatery. Seating is limited\, so please reserve in advance. The last day to reserve tickets is May 9th\, no walk-ups will be allowed. \nRestrooms are available on the premises. \n  \nPlease note! Purchasing a seat for the lunch is separate from the tour ticket. \nTo purchase a ticket for the Hidden Garden Tour\, please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bhgcs-96th-annual-hidden-gardens-tour-soiree-tickets-1094856056939?aff=oddtdtcreator \nNo refunds or cancellations after 5/9/2024.
URL:https://nscdama.org/event/lunch-at-prescott-house-beacon-hill-hidden-garden-tour-2025/
LOCATION:William Hickling Prescott House\, 55 Beacon St\, Boston\, MA\, 02108\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="NSCDA-MA":MAILTO:dames@nscdama.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T230603
CREATED:20250319T184150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T135459Z
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SUMMARY:(Members and Guests Only) Dames & Warriors Membership Cocktail Party
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an evening of cocktails and conversation with fellow Dames and Warriors. Please bring a prospective candidate as your guest. A genealogist will be present to answer eligibility questions\, and we will hear welcoming remarks from both of our Presidents. \nMay 7\, 2026 \n6:00 – 8:00 pm \nWilliam Hickling Prescott House \n55 Beacon Street\, Boston \n  \nDon’t want to purchase tickets online?\nMail a check to 55 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA 02108 with the name of each attendee. Include an additional $10 for each parking voucher you would like to purchase.
URL:https://nscdama.org/event/members-and-guests-only-dames-warriors-cocktail-party/
LOCATION:William Hickling Prescott House\, 55 Beacon St\, Boston\, MA\, 02108\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T230603
CREATED:20250225T152126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T182646Z
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SUMMARY:Meet Jan Brett
DESCRIPTION:Join the NSCDA-MA for a special event featuring beloved children’s author and illustrator Jan Brett as she discusses her enchanting book\, Alice in a Winter Wonderland. Jan will share insights into her creative process\, including how she chooses her story ideas and brings them to life through her signature illustrations. Attendees will also have the unique opportunity to watch her draw in real time and get their books signed. Don’t miss this engaging and inspiring experience for fans of all ages!
URL:https://nscdama.org/event/meet-jan-brett/
LOCATION:William Hickling Prescott House\, 55 Beacon St\, Boston\, MA\, 02108\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="NSCDA-MA":MAILTO:dames@nscdama.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T230603
CREATED:20250109T195815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T192221Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Membership Tea 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join the NSCDA-MA for the 2025 Spring Membership Tea. This event will include a docent led tour of Prescott House. The Membership Tea on Sunday March 30th welcomes new colonial members\, courtesy\, and transfer Dames\, as well as prospective members. \nThis event sign-up will close on March 25th. After March 25th please email Robin Ryan (mcryan731@gmail.com) to sign up or with any questions.
URL:https://nscdama.org/event/spring-membership-tea-2025/
LOCATION:William Hickling Prescott House\, 55 Beacon St\, Boston\, MA\, 02108\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="NSCDA-MA":MAILTO:dames@nscdama.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T230603
CREATED:20250124T172526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T175525Z
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SUMMARY:16th Annual Jean Brett Lecture: The Gilded Age
DESCRIPTION:Join the NSCDA-MA for the 16th Annual Jean Brett Lecture. This year will feature Leslie B. Jones the Director of Museum Affairs at Newport Mansions Organization. The lecture starts at 6:15 PM with mocktails/cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at 7:15 PM. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLeslie B. Jones \nDirector of Museum Affairs and Chief Curator at The Preservation Society of Newport County\, Leslie B. Jones oversees the operations of 13 historic properties and a 150\,000-object collection. With a career spanning distinguished institutions such as the White House Historical Association and Cheekwood Estate & Gardens\, her expertise in curatorial research\, preservation\, and program development\, is widely recognized. Leslie brings a passion for connecting audiences with art\, history\, and culture. \nJean Brett Memorial Lecture  \nThe inaugural Jean Brett Memorial Lecture was held February 13\, 2008. This special endowed annual lecture is a gift from NSCDA MA member Jan Churchill Brett in memory of her mother Jean Thaxter Brett\, longtime active member of the Massachusetts Society. Jan Brett and her husband\, Joe Hearne\, along with her two sisters are invited as special guests. \n$65 Per Person – Guests are Welcome \nReservations must be received by February 24\, 2025 \nNo reservations or refunds for cancellations after that date.
URL:https://nscdama.org/event/16th-annual-jean-brett-lecture-the-gilded-age/
LOCATION:William Hickling Prescott House\, 55 Beacon St\, Boston\, MA\, 02108\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="NSCDA-MA":MAILTO:dames@nscdama.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T230603
CREATED:20250109T163302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T184947Z
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SUMMARY:Bundle Up! Fashion Show Curated by Elizabeth Weisblatt
DESCRIPTION:On February 11th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm please join the NSCDA-MA for an exclusive fashion show curated by Elizabeth Weisblatt\, Collections Manager at Prescott House. The event\, priced at $35 per ticket\, includes a light lunch served around noon. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience a stunning showcase of 100 years of outerwear! \nThis event encourages and welcomes guests! \nPlease note the snow date for this event is February 12th from 11:00 am to 1:00pm.
URL:https://nscdama.org/event/bundle-up-fashion-show-curated-by-elizabeth-weisblatt/
LOCATION:William Hickling Prescott House\, 55 Beacon St\, Boston\, MA\, 02108\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="NSCDA-MA":MAILTO:dames@nscdama.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T230603
CREATED:20241112T150730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T153406Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Cocktail Party
DESCRIPTION:Please join the NSCDA-MA for the Holiday Cocktail Party hosted by the Young Dames Committee. The Young Dames Committee invites all Dames\, Warriors\, and guests to an evening of cocktails\, conversation\, and holiday merriment. 
URL:https://nscdama.org/event/holiday-cocktail-party/
LOCATION:William Hickling Prescott House\, 55 Beacon St\, Boston\, MA\, 02108\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="NSCDA-MA":MAILTO:dames@nscdama.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T110000
DTSTAMP:20260429T230603
CREATED:20241029T153350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T170757Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Join the NSCDA-MA for a Festive Holiday Luncheon at Prescott House. Featuring guest speaker Carolyn Ravenscroft of the Duxbury Rural & Historical Society followed by holiday drinks and a festive buffet luncheon! \nRegistration open to members only from Nov. 1 until Nov. 18; guest sign-ups welcome beginning Nov. 18\, space permitting. Thank you!
URL:https://nscdama.org/event/holiday-luncheon/
LOCATION:William Hickling Prescott House\, 55 Beacon St\, Boston\, MA\, 02108\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241006T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241006T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T230603
CREATED:20240828T132704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T155552Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Membership Tea
DESCRIPTION: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 6th welcomes new colonial members\, courtesy\, and transfer Dames\, as well as prospective members.
URL:https://nscdama.org/event/fall-membership-tea-2/
LOCATION:William Hickling Prescott House\, 55 Beacon St\, Boston\, MA\, 02108\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="NSCDA-MA":MAILTO:dames@nscdama.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T230603
CREATED:20240819T160219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T203840Z
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SUMMARY:Dames & Warriors Welcome Back Fall Cocktail Party
DESCRIPTION:Please join the NSCDA-MA for the Welcome Back Fall Cocktail Party on Wednesday September 25th. This party will include hearty appetizers and full bar featuring Stone Fence drinks as well as Sam Adams beer. All members\, spouses\, and guests welcome!
URL:https://nscdama.org/event/dames-warriors-welcome-back-fall-cocktail-party/
LOCATION:William Hickling Prescott House\, 55 Beacon St\, Boston\, MA\, 02108\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="NSCDA-MA":MAILTO:dames@nscdama.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T230603
CREATED:20240819T154949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T152522Z
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SUMMARY:Young Dames Host a Rosé Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Young Dames Committee as we gather to toast the end of summer and sample a selection of rosés\, whites\, and other varieties. Light refreshments will be served. Please note all Dames are welcome!
URL:https://nscdama.org/event/young-dames-host-a-rose-tasting/
LOCATION:William Hickling Prescott House\, 55 Beacon St\, Boston\, MA\, 02108\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="NSCDA-MA":MAILTO:dames@nscdama.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T230603
CREATED:20240109T213247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T202630Z
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SUMMARY:Peony Party
DESCRIPTION:The Massachusetts Dames cordially invite you to the Peony Party. \nJoin fellow Dames for an evening of celebration\, cocktails\, and Bo Winiker’s music provided through the generosity of Tom Thaler. \nRemembering Grace Yeomans Thaler \nGrace was a generous and dedicated Dame who lost her battle with pancreatic cancer in 2013. The Peony Party sprouted from Grace’s love of peonies\, and proceeds from the event support the Grace Yeomans Thaler Memorial Fund. The fund was established by Grace and her husband Tom to support the preservation of the Prescott House.
URL:https://nscdama.org/event/peony-party-2024/
LOCATION:William Hickling Prescott House\, 55 Beacon St\, Boston\, MA\, 02108\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="NSCDA-MA":MAILTO:dames@nscdama.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240606T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240606T133000
DTSTAMP:20260429T230603
CREATED:20240109T212754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T142638Z
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SUMMARY:Members and Guests only: Flower Pressing Workshop and History of Early American Women Botanists
DESCRIPTION:Carolyn Ravenscroft\, Archivist and Historian of the Duxbury Rural & Historical Society will inform of the history of early American women botanists and Ashley Mohrman\, historic preservation volunteer\, avid gardener\, and artisan will provide a flower pressing demonstration including supplies for guests to create cards\, book marks\, gift tags during the event. \nA box lunch will be served with Simply Serving there to assist.
URL:https://nscdama.org/event/flowers/
LOCATION:William Hickling Prescott House\, 55 Beacon St\, Boston\, MA\, 02108\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="NSCDA-MA":MAILTO:dames@nscdama.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240517
DTSTAMP:20260429T230603
CREATED:20240201T203712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T203931Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch at Prescott House - Beacon Hill Hidden Garden Tour 2025
DESCRIPTION:The National Society of the Colonial Dames in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts invites participants in the 2024 Hidden Garden Tours of Beacon Hill to enjoy a boxed lunch at the historic William Hickling Prescott House. \nLunch will be served between 11:30 am and 2:30 pm\, and will include a half-sandwich (choice of chicken salad or caprese)\, fruit salad\, chips\, cookie\, and beverage courtesy of Cobblestones Eatery. Seating is limited\, so please reserve in advance. The last day to reserve tickets is May 9th\, no walk-ups will be allowed. \nRestrooms are available on the premises. \n  \nPlease note! Purchasing a seat for the lunch is separate from the tour ticket. \nTo purchase a ticket for the Hidden Garden Tour\, please visit https://www.beaconhillgardenclub.org/tour-day-information \n  \nNo refunds or cancellations after 5/9/2024.
URL:https://nscdama.org/event/garden2024/
LOCATION:William Hickling Prescott House\, 55 Beacon St\, Boston\, MA\, 02108\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="NSCDA-MA":MAILTO:dames@nscdama.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240502T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240502T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T230603
CREATED:20240109T210514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T211032Z
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SUMMARY:Members and Guests Only: Dames/Warriors cocktail party
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an evening of cocktails and conversation with fellow Dames and Warriors. \n  \nPlease bring a prospective candidate as your guest. A genealogist will be present to answer eligibility questions\, and we will hear welcoming remarks from both of our Presidents. \n  \nMay 2\, 2024 \n6:00 – 8:00 pm \nWilliam Hickling Prescott House \n55 Beacon Street\, Boston \n  \nDon’t want to purchase tickets online?\nMail a check to 55 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA 02108 with the name of each attendee. Include an additional $10 for each parking voucher you would like to purchase.
URL:https://nscdama.org/event/members-and-guests-only-warriors-dames-cocktail-party/
LOCATION:William Hickling Prescott House\, 55 Beacon St\, Boston\, MA\, 02108\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="NSCDA-MA":MAILTO:dames@nscdama.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240324T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240324T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T230603
CREATED:20240109T205633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T144821Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Membership Tea
DESCRIPTION:All NSCDA-MA prospective and current members are cordially invited to an afternoon tea at Prescott House. Learn more about the organization and this beautiful property through conversation with current members and a docent-led tour of the collections. \n  \nOnline RSVPs close on Friday\, March 22nd at 9:00 am. If you wish to RSVP after this time\, please contact Robin Ryan at mcryan731@gmail.com.
URL:https://nscdama.org/event/spring-membership-tea-2024/
LOCATION:William Hickling Prescott House\, 55 Beacon St\, Boston\, MA\, 02108\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="NSCDA-MA":MAILTO:dames@nscdama.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T230603
CREATED:20240105T143608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T212822Z
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SUMMARY:Jean Brett Lecture: Huzzah! Drinking with John Hancock during the American Revolution (Members and Guests Only)
DESCRIPTION:Jean Brett Lecture Series\, Brooke Barbier author of King Hancock presents “Huzzah! Drinking with John Hancock during the Revolution” followed by cocktails including a feature drink and hearty appetizers\, book sale & signing. \n______________________________________________________________________________________ \nWhen John Hancock needed to win people over\, he didn’t talk about resisting taxes or policy improvements; instead\, he served alcohol. He offered rum punch and wine at his home and paid for lavish meals in taverns to bring people together. Guests included lower class men\, French officers\, and Black women and men. By throwing parties\, Hancock gained social and political power among myriad groups\, which repeatedly paid dividends. He was consistently elected to political office and when he smuggled madeira into Boston\, one of the most memorable and violent mobs during colonial resistance defended him. In this forty-minute talk\, Brooke Barbier will present lively and evocative stories and images that illuminate the critical and complex role that alcohol and taverns played in the social\, political\, and cultural fabric of the American Revolution and how John Hancock used them to his advantage. \n_______________________________________________________________________________________ \nBrooke Barbier is a public historian with a doctorate in American history from Boston College. She is the author of two books: King Hancock: The Radical Influence of a Moderate Founding Father\, which the Wall Street Journal called “engaging” and “highly readable\,” and Boston in the American Revolution: A Town versus an Empire. She founded and operates Ye Olde Tavern Tours\, a popular guided outing along Boston’s renowned Freedom Trail.
URL:https://nscdama.org/event/huzzah/
LOCATION:William Hickling Prescott House\, 55 Beacon St\, Boston\, MA\, 02108\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="NSCDA-MA":MAILTO:dames@nscdama.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T230603
CREATED:20230817T204129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231212T203849Z
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SUMMARY:Members and guests only: Young Dames holiday cocktail party
DESCRIPTION:The Young Dames Committee invites all Dames\, Warriors\, and guests to an evening of cocktails\, conversation\, and holiday merriment! \nSee below to RSVP and reserve a parking pass.
URL:https://nscdama.org/event/members-and-guests-only-young-dames-holiday-cocktail-party/
LOCATION:William Hickling Prescott House\, 55 Beacon St\, Boston\, MA\, 02108\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="NSCDA-MA":MAILTO:dames@nscdama.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231210T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231210T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T230603
CREATED:20231023T145341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T203250Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Beacon Hill Holiday House Tour - one day only!
DESCRIPTION:Prescott House is Part of the 2023 Beacon Hill Holiday House Tour on December 10th \nJoin us for a rare opportunity to experience a select group of remarkable private residences festively decorated for the holidays \nThe Nichols House Museum\, which is part of the Alliance of House Museums along with Prescott House\, has organized a holiday house tour of Beacon Hill on December 10th. The Prescott House Committee will be at the house to welcome about 300 visitors who take this tour each year. In addition to showing visitors our home decorated for the holidays\, we’ll have Boston pianist\, Jayne Young\, playing Christmas carols on our Tomkinson piano in the parlor. \nIf you’d like to go on the Beacon Hill Holiday House Tour\, you’ll have the rare opportunity to experience a select group of remarkable private residences at their festive best. This year like every year\, the tour showcases outstanding examples of historic preservation\, as well as creative modern interpretations and adaptations in a broad range of architectural and interior design styles throughout Beacon Hill. The Nichols House Museum and the William Hickling Prescott House will also be open for self-guided tours\, and there will be strolling performances by the Olde Towne Carolers. \nAs an after party\, from 3–5 pm there will be light refreshments at the Kings Chapel Parish House on Beacon Street and Liya Nigmati will be performing at the Parish House receiption. Nigmati is an accomplished solo and collaborative pianist\, a vocal and instrumental coach\, and a music educator. Winner of several international piano competitions\, Liya has toured across the world. She has been critically acclaimed for her “stunning performance” (Global Times) in which she “…shined through” (The Boston Musical Intelligencer). \nTo purchase tickets which start at $35/person\, please go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beacon-hill-holiday-house-tour-2023-tickets-742444761267?aff=oddtdtcreator. All proceeds from ticket sales provide financial support for the Nichol’s House Musuem’s ongoing preservation and programming needs. \nHappy Holidays!
URL:https://nscdama.org/event/beacon-hill-holiday-house-tour/
LOCATION:William Hickling Prescott House\, 55 Beacon St\, Boston\, MA\, 02108\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nichols House Museum":MAILTO:info@nicholshousemuseum.org
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