From The Tribune staff reports
TRUSSVILLE — The Alabama Society Colonial Dames XVII Century held their Summer Board of Management meeting in the Trussville area on August 12.
The meeting drew nearly 50 ladies from 8 of the 11 state-wide chapters from Anniston, Auburn, Birmingham, Dothan, Fort Payne, Huntsville, Montgomery, and Tuscaloosa. Deborah W. Hicks of Eufaula, President of the state society, presided over this meeting.
Trussville was chosen as a meeting location due to its central location in our state, along with having all the needed amenities, namely restaurants and lodging. Many of the Dames arrived on Friday evening, before the meeting, and enjoyed dining out together at Cajun Steamer. Mary Kane with the Colonial Dames said the food and service was excellent.
The meeting’s after lunch program was on colonial music, which featured Thomas Barton of Birmingham, violinist, and Nancy Williams of Montgomery, vocalist.
The state society was founded in 1952 with Birmingham’s George Maris being the first chapter established. Trussville resident Mary Anne Kane-Garrett is in her second term as chapter president of the state’s oldest and largest chapter. Mrs. Garrett also serves as the society’s second vice president.
Two other Trussville residents are members of this organization, Cathy M. Freeman is the president of the Thomas Blunt chapter (Anniston) and Temple Wells, Sr. Ms. Trussville, is a member of the Birmingham chapter.
Members of this organization have proven their descent from an ancestor who lived and served prior to 1701 in one of the original American colonies. The objects of the society include aiding in the preservation of Colonial records and historical sites, fostering interest in Colonial research, aiding in the education of our youth and commemorating the deeds of the founders.
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