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The Society of Daughters of Holland Dames, Descendants of the Ancient and Honorable Families of New Netherland, was founded in May 1895.

The Purposes of the Society

As stated in the Constitution and By-Laws:

"The purposes of the Society shall be to perpetuate the memory and promote the principles and virtues of the Dutch ancestors of its Members.

In addition, the Society shall collect and preserve genealogical and historical documents relating to the Dutch in America, encourage excellence in historical research relating to the Dutch in America, and establish commemorative and durable memorials in lasting tribute to the early Dutch settlers."

What's New?

The Activities page has been updated with many events on our 2009 Calendar.

Many events are being planned during 2009 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the landing of Henry Hudson in 1609. The Holland Dames are partnering with many other societies and organizations to participate in activities throughout the region. For updates check our website frequently and also go to the following organizations: www.ny400.org, www.nnp.org, www.hollandsociety.org. Also Google "Henry Hudson" and "New Netherland" for articles and historical information.

Available in August! Pre-order now!
The Society of Daughters of Holland Dames is pleased to present our Limited Edition Quadricentennial scarf to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the arrival of Henry Hudson in New York Harbor in 1609. This elegant 35-inch square silk twill scarf has an outer border of linked yellow tulips on an orange ground. Three of the corners have a stylized tulip design taken from the magnificent stained glass window depiction of Henry Hudson's ship, the "Half Moon", on board which Hudson explored the waters around New York. The Society of the Daughters of Holland Dames, Descendants of the Ancient and Honorable Families of New Netherland, presented this window to the New-York Historical Society in 1909 in memory of their ancestors who had settled in New Amsterdam.

The fourth corner of the scarf holds the insignia of the Holland Dames, a crowned, golden lion rampant, holding a gold sword in his right paw and a gold scroll in his left paw, on a blue background, with a ribbon at his feet bearing the name "Daughters of Holland Dames". Over the lion's head is the Dutch royal crown. Antique blue and white Delft tiles depicting scenes of everyday life in New Amsterdam are set at angles above the four corners of the scarf.

A graceful scallop design and wreath of tulips frame the center medallion containing the Society's seal and founding date of 1895. It is punctuated by four Dutch roof-gable and window designs. One of these roof designs contains the small image of a beaver, a symbol of one of the more important business ventures of the early Dutch settlers in New Amsterdam.

The scarf is $125.00 plus postage. To reserve a scarf email to info at hollanddames.