National Society

of

New England Women

 

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On January 24, 1895 a group of fifteen women, meeting at the home of Mrs. William Gerry Slade in New York City,

founded the National Society of New England Women, an organization whose members are descended from

New Englanders residing in the New England Colonies prior to 1789.

 

They had as their objective the promotion of social and Intellectual intercourse among their members, uniting other

Women throughout the United States with similar backgrounds And with the same desires. The nucleus grew rapidly and soon

There were eight hundred members living in New York City.

 

And during the first years they sponsored many programs; Some productions were held in the metropolitan Opera House

and in  The old Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. Today there are colonies in many states; From Maine to Texas and Coast to Coast.

On the Society’s 100th anniversary, a Bronze marker was placed at the grave of founder Emma Hardy Slade at Mt Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge, MA

 

The Objects of our Society:

 

The object of this Society shall be to bring together in social relation, Women of New England

ancestry to engage in Patriotic, civic and charitable work, thus to perpetuate the lofty ideals and example of their forefathers.

 

What do the New England Women do?

 

We have several charitable projects which include:

 

Kurn Hattin Homes- a residential school for underprivileged boys and girls in Westminster, VT.

 

Clarke School for the Deaf - the first institution using the oral method of teaching the deaf.

 

Financial assistance to the Soldiers', Sailors', Marines' and Airmen's Club in New York City,

 

Financial assistance to the U.S.O. clubs and veterans' hospitals. Emma Hardy Slade Student Loan Fund

 

Maude Brown Pendleton Student Loan Fund Pacific University NSNEW Endowment Fund

 

 

Who is eligible to join the New England Women?

 

Any woman who is eighteen years of age or older, who can prove descent from one or more ancestors born in

 New England prior to the signing of the Constitution of the United States in 1789 and/or born in

Nassau or Suffolk counties, Long Island, New York Prior to 1700, is eligible.  Membership is by invitation

however, inquiries may be directed to the local Colony.

 

  In addition, there are special membership categories for boys

 and girls under six years of age (Cradle Roll) and girls aged six through 18 (Juniors)

 

Insignia:

 

The insignia is interesting and symbolic.

“The six crests of our New England States are equally spread

 on a golden circle. Massachusetts is represented by the figure

of Indian Chief, Massasoit, Rhode Island, the anchor, Connecticut,

three intertwined grapevines; Maine, the pine tree; New Hampshire,

 the ship; and Vermont, the stag’s head. The stalk of maize signifies

remembrance of the Colony saved from starvation by this Indian

man in the wilderness.” The insignia is worn hin on the left side

with the red toward the center of the body. The insignia was

designed by Miss Hattie Slade, daughter of the founder, Mrs. William Gerry Slade.

 

Our Society Colors:

 

The colors are red and white, and the explanation is this:

“The good ship Mayflower sailed from Old England under

the flag of St. George, white flag with red cross. This flag, with the

addition of the crowned monogram of the King; was used in

 1643 when the Colonies of Plymouth, Massachusetts Bay, Connecticut

and New Haven formed an alliance under the United Colonies

 of New England, from whom we proudly claim our spiritual heritage.”

 

 

 

 

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National Internet Information Committee Chairman:
Susan Szewczyk (Glens Falls Colony, Glens Falls, NY)

 

This webpage was last updated June 4, 2008

 

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