In 1930, Ann Borodell Denison Gates ("Aunt Annie") established the Denison Society and charged its members with the stewardship of the manor house and its contents and lands.  We currently have 930 memberships encompassing 1,170 individuals spread world wide.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Denison Society, Inc. shall be to study and preserve all aspects of the family’s history and property and to educate our members, family and friends as well as the general public by means of publications, special programs, guided tours of the property and any other means available to us with regard to the history and historical significance of the Denison Family in Stonington, Connecticut and throughout the world.  (Adopted at the October 19, 1998 meeting of the Board of Trustees.)

Board of Trustees

Jean Evans - President
Vacant - Vice President
Archie Chester - Treasurer
Anne Collier - Corresponding Secretary
Anne Collier - Membership Secretary
Denison Hatch, Jr. - Trustee
Steve Solley - Trustee
Deborah Downie - Trustee
Vacant - Alternate Trustee
Vacant - 3 Trustee positions

Please contact us if you are interested in filling any of the vacant positions listed above or wish to help us in any way.

Other Participating Positions

Joanne Langdon - Genealogist
Midge Frazel - Assistant Genealogist
Joanne Riley - Office Clerk

Application for Membership

We are now offering two levels of membership: as a Denison Family Member or as a Friend of the Society Member. Please read more on our Memberships page, where you will also find the applications for both levels of membership.

Denison Society By-Laws

Click here to download the By-Laws as amended at the Annual Membership Meeting August 3, 2002.