First North Carolina Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution. Chartered 21 April 1928 in Asheville, North Carolina, and later became the Blue Ridge Chapter. With approximately 60 members and guests present, the meeting began with NCSSAR Western Region Vice President, John Boyd calling the meeting to order. Chapter Membership Chairman Brett Callaway offered […]

First North Carolina Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution. Chartered 21 April 1928 in Asheville, North Carolina, and later became the Blue Ridge Chapter.   Recently, the Blue Ridge Chapter agreed to award certificates to those who properly display the American Flag at their homes. All must adhere to the strict requirements of […]

On Saturday, 29 October 2022 the New Bern Chapter inducted seven (7) new members at the Pollock Street Gates of Tryon Palace, New Bern, NC. The new members flanked by family, friends, chapter members and Color Guard are (l to r): Greg Woodard (representing his father George Woodard); Herman “Jake” Jennette; Jason Jennette; Bobby Darden; […]

During the December meeting of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Post 2514, Gary Gillette, representing the NCSAR New Bern Chapter, presented Robert “Sherk” Harrell with a donation check, in support of the Choctaw Code Talkers Project. Mr. Harrell, who is a registered Choctaw Artist, and member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, is painting […]

First North Carolina Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution. Chartered 21 April 1928 in Asheville, North Carolina, and later became the Blue Ridge Chapter. On Veterans Day, November 11, 2022, the Blue Ridge Color Guard presented colors at the Transylvania County Veterans Day Parade in Brevard, North Carolina. On November 12, 2022, the Blue Ridge […]

First North Carolina Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution. Chartered 21 April 1928 in Asheville, North Carolina, and later became the Blue Ridge Chapter. With the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on the horizon, the Blue Ridge Chapter NCSSAR has put a special emphasis on being involved in joint activities with […]

First North Carolina Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution. Chartered 21 April 1928 in Asheville, North Carolina, and later became the Blue Ridge Chapter.      Steve Greene                                                    […]

For your reading pleasure, the Catawba Valley Chapter, 10 October Newsletter, “The Catawba Coalition”, Volume 3 Issue 10.

A nameplate honoring Francis Nash has been added to the Alamance Battleground Memorial Trail. The trail officially opened on October 2, 2021, to honor those who participated in the War of Regulation between 1765 and 1771.  At the head of the trail, a kiosk bears memorial nameplates for individuals who either supported the Regulation or […]

First North Carolina Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution. Chartered 21 April 1928 in Asheville, North Carolina, and later became the Blue Ridge Chapter. Members of the Blue Ridge Chapter Color Guard were honored to present our nation’s “Colors” at a recent Naturalization Ceremony held in Asheville, North Carolina on September 23rd. The event […]

First North Carolina Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution. Chartered 21 April 1928 in Asheville, North Carolina, and later became the Blue Ridge Chapter. Of the 20 available honorary slots, Blue Ridge Chapter President Craig Issacson of Hendersonville, NC, and Blue Ridge Chapter Color Guard Commander Garry Linton of Fletcher, NC were chosen […]

First North Carolina Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution. Chartered 21 April 1928 in Asheville, North Carolina, and later became the Blue Ridge Chapter. Many thanks to Ms. Walsh of the Dana Elementary School for allowing our Blue Ridge Chapter Color Guard to be a part of the celebration regarding the installation of […]

During his visit to Northern Nash HS on September 22nd, Halifax Resolves Chapter President Ken Wilson presented the school with an SAR Flag certificate “In Recognition of Exemplary Patriotism in the display of the Flag of the United States of America.”  Northern Nash HS AFROTC, NC-801 Cadet Commander Major Makenzie Page accepted the certificate on […]

Halifax Resolves Chapter President Ken Wilson was invited to speak at Northern Nash HS to two of Mr. Brian Taylor’s Civics classes concerning U. S. Flag, History, Etiquette and Proper Folding and the History of the 21 Gun Salute.  During the September 22nd  presentations, Wilson, with the assistance of two students, also demonstrated the proper […]

Halifax Resolves Compatriot Mark Pace, in the persona of John Penn, attended the September meeting of the General James Moore Chapter NC DAR in Wake Forest, NC.  His address to the chapter covered Penn’s role in the signing of the Declaration of Independence. General James Moore Chapter Regent Ms. Debby Butler and Mark Pace   […]

Halifax Resolves Chapter member Mark Pace, in the personae of John Penn, attended the Ringing of the Bells on September 17th in Oxford, NC celebrating the adoption of the U.S. Constitution.  The event is hosted by the John Penn Chapter NC DAR in Oxford. Mark Pace with John Penn DAR Chapter Members

Halifax Resolves Chapter Compatriot Mark Pace, in the personae of John Penn, addressed the September meeting of the Thomas Person Chapter NC DAR in Roxboro, NC.  His topic was “John Penn and the Signing of the Declaration of Independence”. Thomas Person Chapter Regent Ms. Pamela Wood, Mark Pace, Thomas Person Chapter Vice-Regent Bonnie Meeler

The New Bern Chapter, NC Society, Sons of the American Revolution partnered with the Boy Scouts of America – Southern District of the East Carolina Council, Garber United Methodist Church and Tom Pike, Chic-fil-A (New Bern) to conduct the 2022 Patriot Merit Badge Workshop (PMBW) on Saturday, 24 September 2022. Thirty-two (32) scouts earned their […]