Fund-raising was an important part of the work of the Needle Pickets. They held fairs, amateur entertainments and lectures. They solicited donations from their fellow citizens. Auxiliaries of the Needle Pickets were located throughout Adams County. Needle Pickets children were known as the Busy Bees.
Some sources indicate that the membership included some men.
Much of the information here and the following list of Needle Pickets was supplied by Adams County genealogist, Barbara Ippensen. The names marked with an asterisk indicates they withdrew from the society. Copyright 1996-2001 Adams County ILGenWeb. All Rights Reserved.