Halifax Resolves Chapter President Ken Wilson was asked to speak to three classes taught by Mr. Patrick Warren at Bunn HS.  Wilson spoke to the Civics class about  U.S. Flag History, Etiquette and the proper way to fold a flag.  Wilson then spoke to the American History class, followed by the AP American History class, […]

Bunn HS in Bunn, NC was recently awarded an SAR Flag Certificate by Halifax Resolves Chapter President Ken Wilson “In Recognition of Exemplary Patriotism in the display of the Flag of the United States of America”.  Bunn HS Principal Mr. Tyler Morris accepted the certificate on behalf of the school.

Mr. Mark A. Pace was inducted into the Society as a new member of the Halifax Resolves Chapter.  Compatriot Pace’s Patriot Ancestor is James Holland.  HRC President Ken Wilson performed the induction ceremony.  Chapter Registrar Bill Riggan was the first line signer and presented Compatriot Pace with an SAR rosette and an SAR challenge coin.

Braswell Library Genealogist Ms. Traci Thompson, MILS, CG, presented a program entitled “The Adventures of Percival Clay – From England to the Revolutionary War and Beyond” at the September meeting.  The program illustrated Percival’s life from imprisonment in England to hard times in the colonies from Virginia to North Carolina and Georgia, including being again […]

At the request of Branch Director Ms. Kim Gray, Halifax Resolves Chapter NCSSAR and the Elizabeth Monfort-Ashe Chapter NCSDAR joined forces to set up a Constitution Day display at the Jones Memorial Library in Littleton. The display included the Halifax Resolves, the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights with a narrative […]

Halifax Resolves Chapter President Ken Wilson recently presented the Richard H. Thornton Library in Oxford, NC with an SAR Flag Certificate “In Recognition of Exemplary Patriotism in the display of the Flag of the United States of America”.  Thornton Library Director Andrew Maloney accepted the certificate on behalf of the library.

Halifax Resolves Chapter Registrar Bill Riggan and Chapter Secretary Michael Cooper recently attended an Eagle Scout Court of Honor in Louisburg.  BSA Troop 555 elevated four of its members to the rank of Eagle Scout.  They were Matthew Strickland, Stephen Falkner, Richard Buckley and Dalton Moser. Compatriot Riggan presented each scout with an SAR Certificate […]

Historic Halifax Site Manager Mr. Carl Burke and Assistant Site Manager Mr. Frank McMahon updated the Halifax Resolves Chapter on improvements that are planned for the historic site leading up to the 250th Anniversary celebration of the American Revolution. Funds have been secured to renovate the Visitor’s Center and add some new displays.  There are […]

During the chapter’s July meeting, Chapter President Ken Wilson inducted Joe Pearce into the Society.  Compatriot Pearce’s Patriot ancestor is his name-sake Joseph Pearce.  Chapter Registrar Bill Riggan was the first line signer and presented Compatriot Pearce with the SAR rosette. Compatriot Pearce was the first new member submitted by Registrar Riggan.  The Registrar recognized […]

Troop 144 recently held a Court of Honor in which Andrew Cole Johnson was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout.  Johnson’s Eagle Scout project was the beautification of Cedarwood Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids.  Halifax Resolves Chapter President Ken Wilson presented the new Eagle Scout with the Sons of the American Revolution Eagle Scout Recognition Certificate […]

Henry C. “Hank” Brown, Jr. was remembered and honored at a memorial service in Historic Halifax, NC.  Friends, family, members of the 6th North Carolina Regiment of Continental Line and the Halifax Resolves Chapter NCSSAR gathered on a rainy afternoon at the Tap Room to tell stories about Hank and to honor his work to […]

Halifax Resolves Chapter President Ken Wilson was invited to speak to a group of the descendants of Revolutionary War Colonel John Whitaker of Halifax County.  These individuals were descended from two of Colonel Whitaker’s sons who migrated south and west after the Revolution.  The presentation, entitled “Halifax County – A Glimpse into the Past”, informed […]

David Thomas Graeter, of Troop 144 in Roanoke Rapids, was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout at a recent Court of Honor.  Graeter’s Eagle Scout project was the beautification of Cedarwood Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids.  Ken Wilson, president of the Halifax Resolves SAR Chapter, recognized Graeter’s accomplishments by awarding him the SAR Eagle Scout Recognition […]

The Halifax Resolves Chapter, in cooperation with Am Vets Post 101, participated in the Memorial Day ceremony at Cedarwood Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids.  Chapter President Ken Wilson was the keynote speaker reminding the gathering of the true meaning of Memorial Day.  In addition, he presented the chapter wreath.photo courtesy www.rrspin.com

Troop 144 in Roanoke Rapids recently conducted an Eagle Scout Court of Honor in which Donald Davis Bradley, Jr. attained the rank of Eagle Scout.  Bradley’s Eagle Scout project was the restoration and beautification of Cedarwood Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids that took 212 hours.  Halifax Resolves Chapter VP Geoff Pittard presented the SAR Eagle Scout […]

During a recent Court of Honor for Eagle Scout Aaron James Shaw of Troop 144, he was presented with the SAR Certificate of Recognition citing him “For outstanding achievement and exceptional leadership and citizenship evidenced by his attainment of the rank of Eagle Scout.”  The presentation was made by Halifax Resolves Chapter President Ken Wilson.

During the April 23rd NC SAR Annual Meeting in Greensboro, Halifax Resolves Chapter Chaplain Emeritus Reverend Duncan H. Jones was one of two members selected to become Honorary George Washington Fellows.  The state society will donate $1,000.00 in the name of each individual to the National SAR George Washington Endowment Fund that supports various national […]

Alexander Karl Clark, Troop 144 in Roanoke Rapids, has been presented with the SAR Eagle Scout Certificate of Recognition at his Court of Honor.  The certificate cited  Clark “For outstanding achievement and exceptional leadership and citizenship evidenced by his attainment of the rank of Eagle Scout.” Halifax Resolves Chapter President Ken Wilson made the presentation.

The Halifax Resolves Chapter NCSAR hosted the celebration of the 246th Anniversary of the Halifax Resolves on the site of the Colonial Courthouse  in Halifax, NC.  South Atlantic District Vice President-General Patrick J. Niemann represented the National Society.  NSSAR Vice Commander of the Color Guard was in command of the Color Guard. Historic Halifax Site […]

The Halifax Resolves Chapter NCSSAR recently held their annual Americanism Poster contest that revolved around the theme of  a Revolutionary War event.  A combined total of 37 posters were submitted by Manning ES and Halifax Academy.  This year’s winner was Liam Cooke, a 5th grade student at Halifax Academy.  His poster covered the events in […]