Our Chapters
There are chapters of the Massachusetts Society throughout the Commonwealth from Cape Cod, through the North and South Shore, and into Western Massachusetts. Through these, since 1898, the Massachusetts Society has provided tens of thousands of people opportunities to give back to their community. If you are interested in what is happening in a particular part of the state, use the links below to write the local chairperson. Ask to be put on their email list or to attend a meeting to learn more.
To keep atmosphere fresh, most chapters have a "ladder" for a regular succession of officers, usually starting with Chairman and moving along on a three-, four-, or five-year path to President. This ensures continuity in the chapter and allows people to plan for additional responsibility.
Click on the name of the chapter below to write them for more information or to join their mailing list.
Ladies Auxiliary
During the American Revolution thousands of women took an active role in both the American and British armies. Many were the wives or daughters of officers or soldiers. These women, who maintained an almost constant presence in military camps, were known as "camp followers." At Stony Point Battlefield, for example, there were 52 women who were captured with the British garrison on the night of July 15, 1779 by the American Corps of Light Infantry. Despite the fact that these women were not considered to be part of the army, they were still included in the list of British prisoners taken at Stony Point. Yet, because women had no military function during the war, their individual names most often were unlisted in the records of the day and are lost to us now. To be sure, women in the revolution went well beyond their traditional roles as dictated by 18th-century society.
Membership in a ladies' auxiliary is open to women who are related by marriage or blood line to members in good standing currently or at the time of his death. The organization assists the state society and/or chapter to which which it is affiliated. It holds meetings in accordance with the its schedule.
Members of the Auxiliary are vibrant, active women who are passionate about community service, preserving history, educating children, as well as honoring and supporting those who serve our nation. Write the Auxiliary for more information.
- Supports the activities of the organization.
- Participates in projects of the society.
- Educates the public about our purpose.
- Sponsors events at conferences and meetings.
- Enhances the social environment.
- Participates with other patriotic organizations.
- Engages the community of women in the society.