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 […]
The Halifax Resolves Chapter NCSSAR has selected a brochure entry by Carolina Crumb, an 8th grade student at Halifax Academy, as the chapter level winner of this year’s contest. Students were given a choice of 5 topics: The Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, the Bill of Rights or the Federalist Papers. […]
The Reverend Duncan H. Jones, Chaplain of the Halifax Resolves Chapter NCSSAR, was by unanimous consent, bestowed the title of Chapter Chaplain Emeritus by the membership at their March meeting. Reverend Jones joined the chapter in 2005, just two short years from the chapter’s charter ceremony. He has served as chapter chaplain since 2006 and […]
Northern Nash HS Social Studies teacher Ms. Charman Pearson invited Ken Wilson of the Halifax Resolves Chapter to speak to three of the American History I classes. Wilson spoke on the Battle of New Garden, the prelude to the Battle of Guilford Courthouse. Approximately 80 students were present for the three presentations.
The Halifax Resolves Chapter NCSSAR recognized three local first responders at the Roanoke Rapids City Council meeting. Chapter President Ken Wilson made the presentations. First to be recognized with an SAR Law Enforcement Commendation Medal was Captain Michael E. Moseley of the Roanoke Rapids Police Department. Captain Moseley has served the citizens of Roanoke Rapids […]
The Halifax Resolves Chapter NCSSAR and the Elizabeth Montfort-Ashe Chapter NSDAR hosted a luncheon at the Halifax UMC in Halifax, NC to celebrate the birthday of founding father General George Washington. Halifax Resolves Chapter President Ken Wilson and Elizabeth Montfort-Ashe Chapter Regent Carol Guidry shared the master of ceremonies duties. The SAR was represented by […]
The Halifax Academy 5th grade class invited Halifax Resolves Chapter President Ken Wilson to speak to them about the SAR poster contest. The subject of this year’s contest is a Revolutionary War event. Wilson presented some examples of events, but left the choice of the event up to the student. Numerous questions were answered not […]
The Halifax Resolves Chapter of the North Carolina Sons of the American Revolution are sponsoring a poster contest, the topic of which is an event in the Revolutionary War. Ken Wilson, President of the Halifax Resolves Chapter spoke to four 4th grade and four 5th grade classes at Manning ES about the contest and answered […]
During the January chapter meeting, the Halifax Resolves Chapter recognized three Halifax County Deputy Sheriffs with SAR Law Enforcement Commendations. The recommendation for the award was made by HCSO Chief Deputy Scott Hall. The citation accompanying the award read as follows: “On December 7, 2021 Sergeant Michael A. Bishop, Corporal Casey U. Sherrod and Deputy […]
Lancaster Funeral Home in Louisburg was recently awarded the Sons of the American Revolution Flag Certificates for correctly flying the U.S. flag at their business on Bickett Blvd. and at Lancaster Memorial Park on NC Hwy 561. The certificates were presented to Ryan Brown by Bill Riggan, Registrar, on behalf of the Halifax Resolves Chapter […]
The Halifax Resolves Chapter NC SAR participated in the Wreaths Across America program at Cedarwood Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids on December 18th. BSA Troop 144 sponsored the event. Chapter President Ken Wilson presented the wreath representing the U. S. Coast Guard and the POW wreath. Compatriot J. Rives Manning accompanied President Wilson. Following the ceremony, […]
Nash Central HS 11th grade student Ms. Camryn Eley is the winner of the Halifax Resolves Chapter NC SAR Knight Essay contest. This contest requires the student to write an 800 – 1200-word essay about a person, event, philosophy or ideal associated with the American Revolution, Declaration of Independence, or the framing of the United […]
BSA Troop 555 of Louisburg assisted the Halifax Resolves Chapter NC SAR with both of their grave marking ceremonies on October 16th in Youngsville and Louisburg. The scouts helped with setting up the flags and the sound system before passing out the programs and directing participates in placing their wreaths. The troop also rendered honors […]
Nash Central HS AP History teacher Compatriot Renny Taylor accompanied the school’s Naval JROTC unit who were participating in the Veterans Day ceremony at Jack Laughery Park in Rocky Mount. The unit took part in various parts of the ceremony.
The Shaw-May American Legion Post 38 in Roanoke Rapids hosted a Veterans Day ceremony that included not only the American Legion, but also the Am Vets Post 101, The VFW District Commander, the Roanoke Rapids HS Army JROTC and the Halifax Resolves Chapter NCSSAR. Chapter President Ken Wilson presented the chapter wreath in remembrance of […]
The Halifax Resolves Chapter NC SAR returned to Oakwood Cemetery in Louisburg to honor five more members of the now defunct Harrison Macon Chapter NC SAR. The members were: Marion Stuart Davis, Samuel Perry Boddie, Samuel Perry Burt, William Ballard Barrow and Jones Fuller Malone. Mr. Ken Wilson, Past President of the North Carolina SAR […]
The Halifax Resolves Chapter of the North Carolina Sons of the American Revolution and the Shocco Creek Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution joined together to mark the grave of Patriot Francis Timberlake. Master of Ceremonies Ken Wilson, Past President of the North Carolina Sons of the American Revolution welcomed the participants and […]
The Halifax Resolves Chapter, North Carolina Sons of the American Revolution hosted a grave marking ceremony at Oakwood Cemetery in Louisburg, NC to honor five members of the now defunct Harrison Macon SAR Chapter that was chartered in 1928 and ceased operations around 1960, though there are no records to substantiate that date. The honorees […]
A grave marking ceremony hosted by the Halifax Resolves SAR Chapter and the Shocco Creek NSDAR Chapter was conducted at the Winston Family Cemetery near Youngsville honoring Anthony Winston and his son John Winston recognizing their contributions to the fight for independence. Master of Ceremonies Mr. Ken Wilson welcomed those gathered to participate in and […]
At the invitation of Nash Central HS AP History teacher Mr. Renny Taylor, Ken Wilson of the Halifax Resolves Chapter NC SAR presented a program om the Colonial Militia to the U.S. History Honors class. When addressing the AP History class, Wilson spoke first about the George S. and Stella M. Knight Essay Contest and […]