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Princes Amelia Chapter paying respects on Memorial Day

Posted on by Susan Steger

Colonial Dames XVII Century
CONTACT:Sherry Harrell
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June 6, 2020

For the first year, the Princess Amelia Chapter was invited to be a part of the Memorial Day ceremony, and it was proud to take its place with the other participants. Colonial Dames XVII Century is a national lineage-based organization of women with documented ancestors living in the country before 1701. Its primary mission is the preservation of historic sites and records, promotion of heraldry and coats of arms, support of charitable projects, and the education of the nation’s children. For more information about the Princess Amelia Chapter, go to www.princessamelia.chapter.weebly.com and go to www.fscdxviic.org to learn about the national organization.

Theresa Emory proudly stands by the wreath donated to the ceremony by the chapter. The wreath-laying ceremony upon the Amelia River was conducted by the Nassau County Sheriff’s Department at the conclusion of the ceremony.
The Princess Amelia Chapter in Fernandina Beach, Florida, led the Pledge of Allegiance at the Memorial Day Ceremony. Leading the pledge is Teresa Reynolds, in the hat. She is flanked by Organizing President Dianne Parfitt on the left and Theresa Emory, while Sharon Driscoll and Rumsey Young are partially obscured.