Members of the General George Washington chapter color guard participated in SAR national and local events in January, February and March in support of Society and Compatriots.

New Bern Chapter members (L to R) Bob Rigg, Bob Ainsley, Ed Perkins, Bob Shuck and Rolf Maris participated in the Isaac Carter Chapter Grave Marking for Compatriot Charles Earl Carter on Saturday, 7 March 2020 at the Carter Family Cemetery in Harlowe, NC.

On Saturday 22nd, the New Bern Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, celebrated George Washington’s birthday at the New Bern Country Club, with a social time, dinner, educational presentation by Judge Ken McCotter, and door prizes. This year there were 54 attendees, 14 more than last year, with a number of new faces, […]

Compatriot Ken Wilson spoke to the Halifax academy 8th grade class about the Colonial militia and their role in the American Revolution.  He spoke about what they would carry with them when called up and the various ways they were used in battle.

Five members of the New Bern Chapter of the NC Sons of the American Revolution attended the 244th Anniversary of the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge on February 22 in Currie, NC.  Ken McCotter was an Honorary Vice President of the Moores Creek National Battlefield Association representing Craven County…one of the 12 NC counties who […]

The Halifax Academy 5th grade invited Compatriot Ken Wilson of the Halifax Resolves Chapter to speak to them about the SAR Poster Contest.  In addition, Compatriot Wilson told them some stories about Colonial Halifax.  There were numerous questions about Compatriot Wilson’s Colonial attire.

Belmont ES 5th grade students gathered in the gymnasium to learn about the SAR Americanism Poster Contest.  Halifax Resolves Compatriot Ken Wilson informed the students concerning the subject matter, rules and due date.  Over 150 students attended the presentation.

Halifax Resolves Compatriot Ken Wilson spoke to four classes of 4th grade students in two sessions and four classes of 5th grade students in an additional two sessions about the SAR Americanism Poster Contest. Over 200 students were informed about the subject matter, rules and due date.  The students were especially interested in the Colonial […]

On 30 Dec, 2019, Bob Shuck of the New Bern SAR Chapter, presented a Flag Certificate to Ipock’s Body in Bridgeton, NC. Receiving the certificate is David and Melanie Ipock.

All SAR members are invited to attend the North Carolina SAR 2020 Winter BOM immediately following the Cowan’s Ford Celebration. A catered lunch and meeting book costs $25 per person. Please RSVP today!

On 30 Dec, 2019, Bob Shuck of the New Bern SAR Chapter, presented a Flag Certificate to Fairfield Harbour and the Fairfield Harbour Volunteer Fire Dept. Representing Fairfield Harbour was POA Manager, Jennifer Gudaitis and representing the Volunteer Fire Dept. was Maury Thompson.    

On 30 Dec, 2019, the New Bern SAR Chapter presented a Flag Certificate to the Mayor of the City of Bridgeton, NC, Rodman Williams. The city maintains USA Flags at the Town Office on “B” street and along Hwy 17 North near Tim Tart’s auto shop. Pictured from left to right are Bob Shuck (New […]

On December 18, the New Bern Chapter of the NC Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) presented Public Service Medals to two outstanding young men of the New Bern Fire-Rescue Department, the oldest chartered fire department in the state of North Carolina. The SAR Fire Safety Medal was presented to Allen Howard, the 2019 Firefighter/Fire/Life […]

On December 20th, the New Bern Chapter of the NC Sons of the American Revolution awarded the Bronze Good Citizenship Medal to the 2019 Young Marine of the Year, David Williams III, of the New Bern unit. The Young Marine of New Bern unit recently won the Best Unit at the Battalion, Regiment, and Division […]

The New Bern Chapter of the NC Sons of the American Revolution presented a SAR Eagle Scout Recognition Certificate to Paul McElearney, Jr. of Troop 584 at his Eagle Court of Honor held at the VFW Post 2514 Hall on Saturday, December 14. Troop 584 has produced eight Eagle Scouts this year under the leadership […]

The New Bern Chapter of the NC Sons of the American Revolution presented an SAR Certificate of Appreciation to the Executive Board of the First Church of Christ, Scientist, of New Bern on December 14. The church property was the venue for the New Bern Resolves ceremony on August 24 that commemorated the 25 Resolves […]

The New Bern Chapter of the NC Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) presented the Bronze Good Citizenship Medal to Barry Alexander for organizing, planning, and executing the National Guard Family Day BBQ at the National Guard Armory on September 15 for over 250 National Guard and their families. Certificates of Appreciation were also awarded […]

On Dec 5th, New Bern Chapter President, Navy Rear Admiral Jay DeLoach, (Retired), was inducted into the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2514 in New Bern. Post 2514 is proud to have Jay on board!

The Halifax Resolves Chapter, NC Sons of the American Revolution has selected an essay written by Taylor Dinota, a junior and AP History student at Nash Central HS, as the winner of this year’s contest.  Ms. Dinota’s essay was entitled “The Life of Thomas Jefferson During and After the Revolutionary War”.  The essay will now […]