CDXVIIC members from Massachusetts met at the
Storrowton Tavern, Springfield, Massachusetts
in May 2016
The Massachusetts Building on the Big E grounds near the Storrowton Tavern
The Massachusetts State Society Annual Meeting was held in March 2016 at the Colonel Timothy Bigelow Chapter DAR House in Worcester, MA.
A delicious pot-luck lunch was enjoyed by all in the "Oaks" dining room. State Society members and guests were given a tour of the historic 18th century house afterwards.
DAR Chapter Regent Linda Munroe Hart gave us a narrative tour of the Oaks DAR House.
These two pictures are of the Oaks Library which is on the first floor.
Regent Hart explained that every space was utilized in the library and pointed to the hidden book closets.
MA CDXVIIC Vice Regent Ruth Colby looks on as DAR Regent Hart points to an old sewing machine.
DAR Regent Hart described the early years of Colonial Timothy Bigelow DAR Chapter.
The women held teas to help support the house and "sewing circles" where items were made for veterans and reenactments.
A sign from earlier times of the Colonial Timothy Bigelow DAR Chapter.
Fall 2015 State Meeting at the Borderland State Park Ames Mansion in Easton, MA
A Massachusetts Park Ranger gave us a tour of the mansion and we had our picture taken near the bell tower.
A sprawling lawn faces the Ames Mansion.
There are many walking paths to enjoy nature.
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