The General Francis Nash Chapter is excited to be participating in the first SAR Youth Video Contest, Videos to be submitted by January 15, 2025 The SAR Youth Video Contest is an exciting new format where you can share what you know about the American Revolution. Tell us about a person, battle, document, or event […]
Chartered 21 April 1928 in Asheville, North Carolina, later became the Blue Ridge Chapter, and is the oldest active Chapter in Western North Carolina. On September 7, 2024, at the Mars Hill University in Mars Hill, North Carolina, Blue Ridge Chapter Vice President and Color Guard Commander, Garry Linton provided an educational program on the […]
Twenty General Francis Nash Chapter members and guests visited the Guilford Courthouse National Military Park in Greensboro on Saturday, September 14. All gathered at the Visitors Center for conversation and to tour the exhibits, then viewed the 30 minute film, “Another Such Victory.” Lunch followed in a Conference Room, with a short Chapter Meeting and […]
Chartered 21 April 1928 in Asheville, North Carolina, later became the Blue Ridge Chapter, and is the oldest active Chapter in Western North Carolina. On August 10, 2024, the Blue Ridge Chapter meeting was held at Mills River Park in Hendersonville, North Carolina, in a picnic/social format. This well attended event had much food, fellowship, […]
Chartered 21 April 1928 in Asheville, North Carolina, later became the Ble Ridge Chapter, and is the oldest active Chapter in Western North Carolina. On July 4, 2024, there was an unveiling ceremony of the 250th Celebration of the Revolutionary War Patriots Marker commemorating the men and women who achieved American Independence and are buried […]
Chartered 21 April 1928 in Asheville, North Carolina, and later became the Blue Ridge Chapter and is the oldest active Chapter in Western North Carolina. On July 4, 2024, in Hendersonville, North Carolina, the following Blue Ridge Color Guard members participated in the annual 4th of July Parade: Steve Greene, Garry Linton, Larry Chapman, Ron […]
Chartered 21 April 1928 in Asheville, North Carolina, later became the Blue Ridge Chapter and is the oldest active Chapter in Western North Carolina. On June 28, 2024, at the Dry Ridge Historical Museum in Weaverville, North Carolina, Blue Ridge Chapter Color Guard Commander Garry Linton gave a fascinating and detailed educational program on all […]
Chartered 21 April 1928 in Asheville, North Carolina, later became the Blue Ridge Chapter and is the oldest active Chapter in Western North Carolina. On June 22, 2024, in Lincolnton, North Carolina, Blue Ridge Chapter Color Guard members Garry Linton and Ken Weglarz were among the other Color Guard members who presented colors and wreaths […]
The General Francis Nash Chapter met Thursday, June 27, in conjuction with an America 250 presentation by Nathanael Greene Chapter Compatriot John Braswell at Governers Club in Chapel Hill. The event began with a “meet and greet,” giving members more time than usually available before meetings to socialize and welcome new and prospective members. […]
On May 16, 2024, at 2:18 am, Officer Michael Zak responded to the Alfred Cunningham Bridge in downtown New Bern in reference to a suspicious subject. Shortly after arriving on scene, a 38-year-old female got out of her car and started walking to the side of the bridge. She then climbed onto the railing and […]
Halifax Resolves Chapter will be marking the graves of two Revolutionary War Patriots, Samuel Webb Smith and Chesley Daniel in Granville County on October 26, 2024. The event is posted on the State Calendar. For more information please contact, Bill Riggan, President. Email: Event Registration
Chartered 21 April 1928 in Asheville, North Carolina, it later became the Blue Ridge Chapter and is the oldest active Chapter in Western North Carolina. The Blue Ridge Chapter held its Chapter Meeting at the J&S Cafeteria in Asheville, North Carolina, on June 8, 2024, with 34 members and guests in attendance. Chaplain Tom Rightmyer […]
Chartered 21 April 1928 in Asheville, North Carolina, later became the Blue Ridge Chapter and is the oldest active Chapter in Western North Carolina. At 6 p.m. on June 4, 2024, Blue Ridge Chapter NCSSAR representatives arrived at the Madison County Genealogical Society to present a program on “the Revolutionary War in the South.” […]
Chartered 21 April 1928 in Asheville, North Carolina later became the Blue Ridge Chapter and is the oldest active Chapter in Western North Carolina. Blue Ridge Chapter NCSSAR Compatriots Lance Dickinson and Larry Chapman had the honor of going to William “Bill” Burkhart’s home to present his SAR Military Service Award. Jill Chapman went with […]
Two students from Nash Central High School have garnered recognition for their accomplishments at both the Chapter and State levels from the Sons of the American Revolution. Madeline Hart, named the winner for her Knight Essay on Joseph Warren at the Halifax Resolves Chapter, secured third place in the statewide competition. Jon Ayden Horne received […]
Chartered 21 April 1928 in Asheville, North Carolina, later became the Blue Ridge Chapter and is the oldest active Chapter in Western North Carolina. On May 10, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. in the Federal Courthouse in Asheville, NorthCarolina, in a solemn ceremony 21 people from some countries, such as, Columbia, Vietnam, Syria, El Salvador, Mexico, […]
The gathering on May 8th of the Halifax Resolves Chapter highlighted the presence of former Chapter President David Gammon and acknowledged the remarkable achievements of nearby students. Furthermore, the chapter put into effect the bestowal of the Outstanding Citizenship Award for graduating high school seniors in the region and seized the opportunity to unveil the […]
Halifax Resolves Day “The Halifax Resolves SAR Chapter commemorates the 1776 adoption of the Halifax Resolves and kickoffs the State of North Carolina’s USA 250th Celebration” Dateline: Halifax, NC – April 12, 2024 — The Halifax Resolves Chapter of the North Carolina Sons of the American Revolution, celebrated the 248th Anniversary of the Halifax Resolves […]
Chartered 21 April 1928 in Asheville, North Carolina, later became the Blue Ridge Chapter and is the oldest active Chapter in Western North Carolina. On April 27, 2024, at the Newfound Baptist Church Cemetery in Leicester, North Carolina, the Blue Ridge Chapter hosted a Grave Marking Ceremony for the five Patriots who are buried there. […]
Chartered 21 April 1928 in Asheville, North Carolina, later became the BlueRidge Chapter and is the oldest active Chapter in Western North Carolina. Sycamore Shoals State Park Ranger, Chad Bogart, gave the 38 members and guests an excellent presentation about the unique history of the Sycamore Shoals settlement and its role as the muster site […]