(November 11, 2021) The Mecklenburg Chapter in Charlotte, NC, hosted another large community dinner event on Veterans Day this year featuring a well-known media professional from Washington, D.C., Gayle Jessup White. She is also a descendant of our Nation’s third President, Thomas Jefferson, and his enslaved mistress, Sally Hemings. “An integral part of our Society’s […]
Members of the General George Washington chapter color guard participated in SAR national and local events in January, February and March in support of Society and Compatriots.
All SAR members are invited to attend the North Carolina SAR 2020 Winter BOM immediately following the Cowan’s Ford Celebration. A catered lunch and meeting book costs $25 per person. Please RSVP today!
The Blue Ridge Chapter Color Guard participated in the presentation for the Charters of Freedom Dedication at Veterans Memorial Park in Columbus, NC, on September 17, 2019.
Seven members of the NC Society were present for the 2019 Annual Congress in Costa Mesa, California: Jim Becker, John Thornhill, Sam Powell, Gary Green, George Strunk, Jay DeLoach, and Michael Aycock. Events started with the Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade (with a 6.4 Earthquake), and a Let Freedom Ring Ceremony in Cerritos, CA […]
George Strunk, Immediate Past State President and President of the General George Washington Chapter, participated in the Huntington Beach, CA, 4th of July Parade. Thousands lined the streets and we experienced a 6.4 magnitude earthquake (we were marching and didn’t even feel it from 100 miles away. Russ Deveny from Kansas was also present to […]
Another beautiful but windy, April 12th in Halifax saw Chapter President George Strunk along with Vice President Ron Jones and Chapter Color Guard Commander Kenny Smith muster for the 243rd Anniversary of the Halifax Resolves. George led the Color Guard for the posting of the Colors and Ron presented the Chapter Wreath while George and […]
Western North Carolina’s rich historic heritage was remembered on Saturday afternoon, October 13, 2018, when the grave sites of two American Revolution patriots were marked and commemorated by members of the Blue Ridge Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution and other citizens. The ceremony took place in the Davidson River Cemetery in Transylvania […]
2018-2019 Committee Chairs Americanism Frank Merrell (704) 636-9471 Salisbury Flag Certificates Frank Merrell (704) 636-9471 Salisbury Awards Chair- James A. Becker 919 269-7489 Raleigh Chris Grimes 252-799-1512 Albemarle Michael T. Aycock (910) 645-4764 le Marquis de Lafayette Danny Crouse (336) 469-9010 Yadkin Valley Jack Bowman (828) […]
Executive Committee Chair- George K. Strunk 919-778-8324 Gen. George Washington James A. Becker 919 269-7489 Raleigh Fred D. Learned (239) 849-0814 Bethabara Jay A. Joyce (704) 526-9548, Mecklenburg Rolf C. Maris (252) 637-2165 New Bern Color Guard Commander C. Kenith Wilson 252-537-5406 Halifax Resolves Eastern NC Adjutant C. Gene […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Robert Sigmon Phone: (919) 349-8245 Email: NC Governor Roy Cooper Inducted into the SAR (Raleigh, NC, April 16, 2018) On Wednesday, March 28, the North Carolina Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (NCSSAR) had the distinct privilege to induct North Carolina Governor Roy Asberry Cooper, III and […]
Raleigh, North Carolina – December 16, 2017: NC SAR Raleigh Chapter President, Robert Sigmon and members of the Raleigh Chapter participated in the Wreaths Across American Celebration at Historic Oakwood Cemetery in Downtown Raleigh. The chapter was privileged to serve as color guard, posting the colors at the beginning of the ceremony, as well as […]
Members of the Mecklenburg chapter Color Guard participated in the 2nd annual New U.S. Citizen Naturalization Ceremony held at the Charlotte Museum of History. 32 new U.S. citizens took their oath of citizenship during the ceremony. They were from 12 different countries, ranging from Colombia to the UK. Chapter members John Allen, Neil Hohmann, Ray […]
Gun Salute at 2017Commemoration for the Battle of Ramsour’s Mill. Posted by Catawba Valley Chapter Sons of the American Revolution on Sunday, June 11, 2017 Color Guard Assembly 2017 Ramsour’s Mill Commemoration Color Guard entry at the 2017 Commemoration of the Battle of Ramsour’s Mill in Lincolnton, N.C. Posted by Catawba Valley Chapter Sons of […]
The News Herald – Battle of Ramsour’s Mill Part 2 In part one of this article we discussed particulars of the Battle of Ramsour’s Mill and how short and bitter sweet the battle was in favor of our Patriots against overwhelming odds being outnumbered three to one and overcoming those odds sending the Tories on […]
The News Herald – Battle of Ramsour’s Mill Article These series of articles is brought to you monthly by the Catawba Valley Chapter of the North Carolina Society of the Sons of the American Revolution and the welcome cooperation of your local newspaper to bring awareness of the service and sacrifices of our local Patriot […]
Patriot spotlight link: Joseph Sharpe Editor’s note: This is one in a series of monthly articles by the Catawba Valley Chapter of the North Carolina Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. Download PDF – SAR Article 1 Joseph Sharpe
Patriot spotlight link: William Sharpe Note: This series of articles is brought to you monthly by the Catawba Valley Chapter of the North Carolina Society of the Sons of the American Revolution to bring awareness of the service and sacrifices of our local patriot ancestors and of area events that occurred during their fight […]