GGW Chapter Newsletter September 2022

On Saturday, 27 August 2022 members of the New Bern Chapter and Richard Dobbs Spaight Chapter – DAR, St. Johns Masonic Lodge #3, “Heroes of 1776” – National Sojourners, Inc, Hugh Farrell and 100 Scouts and Scout Leaders of the Southern District of the East Carolina Council, BSA along with Shane Mason, Commander and the […]

On Saturday, August 27th, the New Bern Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, along with the Richard Dobbs Spaight Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, presented a “Certificate of Appreciation” to Virginia Spencer, owner of Carolina Creations, in New Bern, The Certificate recognizes the support she and her staff provided to […]

Halifax Resolves Chapter Registrar Bill Riggan and Chapter Secretary Michael Cooper recently attended an Eagle Scout Court of Honor in Louisburg.  BSA Troop 555 elevated four of its members to the rank of Eagle Scout.  They were Matthew Strickland, Stephen Falkner, Richard Buckley and Dalton Moser. Compatriot Riggan presented each scout with an SAR Certificate […]

    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 and Mecklenburg Chapter Color Guards were honored to present our nation’s “Colors” at the recent Naturalization Ceremony held in Charlotte, North Carolina, on […]

On Friday, 19 August 2022, members of the New Bern Chapter recognized Chic-fil-A and owner Tom Pike with the SAR Flag Certificate for flying the American flag in an honorable and patriotic manner in front of the restaurant. Pictured (l to r) are Ed “Rusty” Stinson, Bob Rigg, Jake (Bruce Martin’s Grandson), Bruce Martin, Lee […]

Catawba Valley Chapter was pleased to take part in the 133rd annual Old Soldiers Parade in Newton NC yesterday, 18 August 2022. More photos to come!

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. During our chapter meeting, in Brevard, North Carolina, three new members were sworn in. The newest members to join our 80-member chapter are Jeffrey Brewer(Brevard), Daniel McCaugherty(Arden), and Kenneth […]

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Catawba Valley Chapter in conjunction with New River Pioneers Chapter VA NSDAR conducted a joint grave marking for Patriot Captain Martin Gambill on 23 July 2022 in Crumpler NC. We had a combined NC/TN Color Guard with members from Bethabra Chapter, Mecklenburg Chapter, Catawba Valley Chapter, Col Alexander Erwin Chapter NC NSSAR and Watauga Chapter […]

On Monday, 18 July, Gary Gillette (New Bern Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution) and Tammy Gillette (Richard Dobbs Spaight Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution), delivered a large load of snacks, for the Canteen at the NC Veterans Home in Kinston, NC.  Their Canteen includes various “snack items”, which residents […]

Historic Halifax Site Manager Mr. Carl Burke and Assistant Site Manager Mr. Frank McMahon updated the Halifax Resolves Chapter on improvements that are planned for the historic site leading up to the 250th Anniversary celebration of the American Revolution. Funds have been secured to renovate the Visitor’s Center and add some new displays.  There are […]

During the chapter’s July meeting, Chapter President Ken Wilson inducted Joe Pearce into the Society.  Compatriot Pearce’s Patriot ancestor is his name-sake Joseph Pearce.  Chapter Registrar Bill Riggan was the first line signer and presented Compatriot Pearce with the SAR rosette. Compatriot Pearce was the first new member submitted by Registrar Riggan.  The Registrar recognized […]

Catawba Valley Chapter was honored to assist Mecklenburg Chapter in the grave marking that they conducted for Patriot David Vance on 16 July 2022 at Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Charllotte. Present for the commemoration was the 4th great grandson of Patriot Vance, Compatriot Robert Vance of Alto NM and member of Gadsden Chapter, […]

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. There is nothing like an “old Fashioned” 4th of July parade to bring out a community’s celebrants in force. This year’s celebration in Hendersonville, North Carolina, was among the […]

The New Bern Chapter hosted residents and their respective care givers of the North Carolina Veterans Home located in Kinston, NC at the MiLB baseball game between the Down East Wood Ducks and the Columbia Fireflies on Wednesday, 13 July 2022 at Grainger Stadium, Kinston, NC. The residents and care givers were treated to a “Day-at-the-Ballpark” that […]

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.                                                            […]