Welcome to the
Guild of Colonial Artisans and Tradesmen 1607-1783
Website
The Guild of Colonial Artisans and Tradesmen 1607-1783 is a hereditary society established to honor the memory and skills of our Colonial Ancestors who were accomplished in the field of art or trades which strengthened the building of our Nation.
Linda Sperry Mizell
Guild President General 2023-2025
Purpose and Objectives
To recognize and honor our Colonial Ancestors who, through their efforts as skilled craftsmen, tradesmen, and talented artisans, were involved in the formation of the American Colonies from the founding of Jamestowne, 13 May 1607, to the Treaty of Paris, 03 September 1783.
To acknowledge the importance of the various Royal Guilds as well as the respect afforded them as they were established in our ancestors' homelands, where the knowledge and skill of a given trade was perfected, fostered, and carried to the New World.
To inform and educate the public and awaken in the descendants of Guild ancestors the historical facts and proper definitions of a given ancestral art or skill.
To recognize and support programs and traditions that focus on the education and/or revitalization of historical skills, crafts, and artistic efforts.
To be involved with other lineage societies or related organizations in the promotion of patriotic, educational, genealogical, literary, historical, and social activities across our Nation. For more information please visit our History Page.
To acknowledge the importance of the various Royal Guilds as well as the respect afforded them as they were established in our ancestors' homelands, where the knowledge and skill of a given trade was perfected, fostered, and carried to the New World.
To inform and educate the public and awaken in the descendants of Guild ancestors the historical facts and proper definitions of a given ancestral art or skill.
To recognize and support programs and traditions that focus on the education and/or revitalization of historical skills, crafts, and artistic efforts.
To be involved with other lineage societies or related organizations in the promotion of patriotic, educational, genealogical, literary, historical, and social activities across our Nation. For more information please visit our History Page.
Membership Eligibility
Membership in the Guild of Colonial Artisans and Tradesmen 1607-1783 is extended to men and women 18 years of age or older who are of good moral character and who are lineally descended from an artisan or tradesman who lived in the American Colonies from the founding of Jamestown, 13 May 1607, to the Treaty of Paris, 03 September 1783. Artisans and tradesmen are defined as those who were accomplished in the field of art and those who crafted or traded items and/or were part of select Royal Guilds previously established in the Old World who continued their practices in the American Colonies. Farmers or those dealing in the raising or selling of livestock or poultry are not included. Please visit our Membership Page
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The Master Guilders
Unique to the Guild of Colonial Artisans and Tradesmen 1607-1783 is the concept of our Minor Trade Guilds (MTG). This is the grouping of all trades of "like skills." Members are encouraged to prove an ancestor in all six of the Minor Trade Guilds. Each MTG is depicted by a special icon that is part of the Society's insignia. Those members who have proven an ancestor in all six of the MTG form a special group within the Society referred to as THE MASTER GUILDERS. Please visit our Master Guilders Page.
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This website was approved for publication 25 July 2019 by:
President General: Pat Hugar
For technical issues with this website, please contact the webmaster at: [email protected]
This site was last modified on 14 Nov 2024
This website was approved for publication 25 July 2019 by:
President General: Pat Hugar
For technical issues with this website, please contact the webmaster at: [email protected]
This site was last modified on 14 Nov 2024