Kathleen Benedict, Sr. President, NC CAR and Davis Benedict, President, NC CAR were each presented a Sestercentennial (250th Anniversary) Recognition Medal Award by RADML Jay DeLoach, USN (Ret), President, NC Society – SAR on Saturday, 30 October 2021 for their continued participation in local chapter, state, and national 250th Anniversary events throughout North Carolina during […]
The New Bern Chapter – NC SAR and the Richard Dobbs Spaight Chapter – DAR co-hosted a hybrid grave marking ceremony for Patriot Maj Isaac Guion (P-171654) at the Cedar Grove Cemetery, 808 George Street, New Bern, NC 28560 (35.111244N, -77.0437764W) on Saturday, 30 October 2021, 1100-1200. The Honorable Ken McCotter, Jr. (a Sixth Great […]
On Saturday, 23 October 2021, 1400-1500 New Bern Chapter members Rob Webster, Jay DeLoach and Bob Ainsley attended the grave marking ceremonies for Compatriots Marion Stuart Davis, Samuel Perry Boddie, Samuel Perry Burt, William Ballard Barrow and Jones Fuller Malone at the Oakwood Cemetery in Louisburg, Franklin County, North Carolina. The ceremony was hosted by […]
On Saturday, 23 October 2021, New Bern Chapter Color Guard Members Rob Webster, Jay DeLoach and Bob Ainsley participated in the Grave Marking Ceremony for Patriot Francis Timberlake (b: 6/6/2758 d: 6/10/1830), P-305320. The ceremony was hosted by the Halifax Resolves Chapter – NC SAR and the Shocco Creek Chapter – NSDAR at the Timberlake […]
On Monday, 25 October, the New Bern Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, and the Richard Dobbs Spaight Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, presented a Certificate of Appreciation to the Cotton Funeral Home of New Bern. Cotton Funeral Home supported the “247th Anniversary of the New Bern Resolves”, which was […]
This week, the New Bern Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, combined efforts with the Richard Dobbs Spaight Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, to delivered a truck load of donated snacks, for the Canteen, at the NC Veterans Home in Kinston, NC. Their Canteen includes various “snack items”, which residents […]
On 16 October, New Bern SAR Chapter, joined members from the Halifax Resolves SAR Chapter, along with members of the DAR, American Legion, and Scouts Troop 555, in marking ceremonies for Patriots Anthony Winston and John Winston; and Patriots Dr. Daniel T. Smithwick, Macon Glenn Smithwick, Daniel Smithwick, Colonel Donald Vann Holliday and Dr. Hodge […]
During the 11 October Craven County Veterans Council (CCVC) meeting, Gary Gillette, NCSAR Veterans Committee Chairman, New Bern Chapter Registrar, and Chairman of the CCVC, had the honor of meeting Congressman Greg Murphy, when he spoke with Council members regarding current and upcoming legislation, which may affect our veteran community. Congressman Murphy represents the Third […]
In spite of the wind and the rain, the New Bern SAR Chapter, and Richard Dobbs Spaight DAR Chapter, had a very successful weekend, sharing a booth at the New Bern Mumfest. The Revolutionary War uniforms are always an “eye catcher”.
Today, 2nd October, the New Bern SAR Chapter Color Guard had the honor of attending a Home Dedication, and presenting the Colors, and presenting an American Flag, and copy of the US Constitution, to the new owners of a Habitat for Humanity home.
On 17 September, in front of the Tryon Palace History Center in New Bern, the Richard Dobbs Spaight Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, held a ceremony honoring Constitution Week. This “Ringing of the Bells” event is an annual tradition for the DAR in New Bern. Four members of the NCSAR New Bern […]
On 17 September, the NCSAR New Bern Chapter Color Guard had the honor of participating in a very special ceremony at the VFW Post 2514 in New Bern.. After Japan attacked Pearl Harbor on 7 December, 1941, Pvt. Charles E. Cook of New Bern, enlisted in the Army and was assigned to the 60th Coast […]
On Saturday morning, 11 October, members from the Richard Dobbs Spaight Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and the New Bern Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR), hosted a booth at the New Bern Farmer’s Market. The purpose of the having a booth at the Market was to promote […]
At the September 8, 2021 New Bern Chapter meeting, at The Chelsea restaurant, New Bern, NC, Becky Preece of the Richard Dobbs Spaight Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution was awarded the SAR National Molly Pitcher Medal for her extended support to the SAR Color Guard at a variety of local, state and national events […]
On 8 Sept, North Carolina Society S.A.R. President Jay DeLoach Rear Admiral USN (Ret), and Dr. Bob Ainsley, New Bern S.A.R. Chapter President, present Sarah Webster, Technical Media Producer and Master Control Operator for local NBC Affiliate WITN, with a joint S.A.R./D.A.R. Certificate of Appreciation for her work in support of the Commemoration of the […]
Each year, the Sons of the American Revolution organization will present one member, out of it’s over 35,000 members, the “General William C. Westmoreland Award.” This Award is in recognition of the member’s “Outstanding SAR Volunteerism, for his Service to Veterans”. On September 8th, the “2020 General William C. Westmoreland Award” was presented to Gary […]
On Sunday, Sept 5th, at the Wood Ducks Baseball Stadium in Kinston, NC, the Color Guard, of New Bern Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, had the pleasure of taking the field, and “Posting the Colors”, during the singing of our National Anthem. It was a true honor for the Color Guard members, […]
On Thursday, 3 September 2021, Bob Ainsley, SAR New Bern Chapter President, accompanied by Patrick L. Gallagher, City of New Bern Chief of Police (left) presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Capt. David A. Daniels (center), Chief of the Investigations Division, New Bern Police Department for his long-term support of the chapter and especially for […]
On Saturday, 28 August 2021, in New Bern, a hybrid observance of the 1st North Carolina Provincial Congress was hosted by the New Bern Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, and the Richard Dobbs Spaight Chapter, of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The purpose of the observance was to recognize and honor […]