Members of the New Bern Chapter, NC SAR attended and participated in the St. John’s Lodge No. 3 Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons 250th Anniversary Celebration Plaque Dedication on Saturday, 10 December at the Masonic Lodge, New Bern, NC. New Bern Chapter members in attendance shown in the picture with Brothers of the St. John’s […]
The Halifax Resolves Chapter marked the grave of Clarence A. Wyche, Past National Trustee of the North Carolina Society on the morning of Saturday, November 19th. Chapter President Ken Wilson conducted the ceremony attended by representatives of the North Carolina Society, the Alamance Battleground Chapter, the Halifax Resolves Chapter, and the Elizabeth Montfort-Ashe Chapter NSDAR. […]
The Halifax Resolves Chapter partnered with the Albemarle Chapter to remember Dr. Cleveland M. Hawkins, Ph.D. at West Lawn Cemetery in Elizabeth City on November 5th. Compatriot Hawkins was a charter member of the Halifax Resolves, its first secretary and second chapter president. He later served as the Region 1 Vice President. Dr. Hawkins was […]
The Halifax Resolves and Mecklenburg Chapters joined forces to remember one of the Mecklenburg Chapter members buried at Oakwood Cemetery in Louisburg, NC, Dr. Frank Oliver Alford. Compatriot Alford, 55867 / 568, was born August 29, 1899 in Franklin Co. to Lawrence Sidney Alford and Susan Parker Arrington. He served in the United States Navy […]
The Halifax Resolves Chapter conducted a grave marking ceremony at the Allen – Coley Cemetery in the Stem Community of Granville County on October 15th. Patriots William Allen, Archer Johnson and John C. Whitfield were honored for their contributions to the American Revolution. Greetings were brought by South Atlantic VPG George K. Strunk and NCSSAR […]
On Friday evening, Dec 9th, during the “Live Window Display” in downtown New Bern, members of the Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution, participated in a “Walk About Town”. The purpose of the “Walk About”, was to generate interest, and help educate passersby, in the history of the American Revolution, as well as the […]
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 […]