The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America in the State of Texas actively promotes our national and state heritage through education, patriotic service, historic preservation, and the ownership and operation of the Neill-Cochran House Museum.
EDUCATION
PRESERVATION
patriotic service
The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America in the State of Texas just celebrated their 125th Anniversary!!!
To mark this momentous occasion we have produced this volume, Moments and Milestones: The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America in the State of Texas 1898-2023, honoring notable members.
The Neill-Cochran House Museum
is one of Texas’ most important houses, both architecturally and historically. Originally built on 17.5 acres the outskirts of Austin, it is now only few blocks west of the University of Texas.
This 1855 - 1856 Greek Revival home – featuring prominent Doric columns and “sheaf of wheat” balusters – was designed and constructed for Washington and Mary Hill by master builder Abner, who also built the Texas Governor’s mansion. Because of financial difficulties, the Hills never occupied the house.
The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America in the State of Texas is committed to preserving local history for the future.
The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America in the State of Texas, incorporated in 1898, became the thirtieth Corporate Society to become a member of
The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America. The original charter was signed by twenty-two women in Austin, Texas, on February 22, 1898. Because of its central location in Texas, Austin became the headquarters of the growing Society. The vast size of the state necessitated the formation of Town Committees. Town Committees are now in Austin, Beaumont, Dallas, El Paso, Ft. Worth, Houston, San Antonio, and Waco. The Texas Society has approximately 650 members.
