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The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America in the State of Illinois
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Mission: Women opening doors to America’s history through preservation, education and service to inspire a shared love of country.

Values: We are legacy-inspired, dedicated and visionary.

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Henry B. and Caroline Clarke/Bishop Louis Henry and Margaret Ford House (Clarke-Ford House)

Built in 1836 for Henry B. Clarke, the Clarke-Ford House is Chicago’s oldest house. Formerly called the Henry B. Clarke House, the name was changed in 2022 to acknowledge the profound roles of Bishop Louis Henry and Margaret Ford in preserving the house and to recognize the contributions of Caroline Palmer Clarke.

The Story of the Seal

National Union, State Sovereignty (1750-1895). The Illinois Society was founded on December 5, 1895. Incorporation by the Illinois Secretary of State followed on June 30, 1896. The Illinois Society chose as its Seal an adaptation of an earlier Seal of the State of Illinois. There were 22 charter members.

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