On January 22nd, Third graders at the Bangert Elementary School in New Bern, had a very special visit by Captain John Paul Jones. During his visit, Captain Jones gave a presentation, and answered questions, regarding how the Revolutionary War affected their town of New Bern. Captain Jones also talked about George Washington’s visit to New […]
During the January meeting, held at Moore’s Olde Tyme BBQ, newly elected officers for the Sons of the American Revolution, New Bern Chapter, were installed. Presiding over the installation was the NC SAR State President, George K. Strunk (who is also the George Washington Chapter President). In addition to the regular meeting, the SAR State […]
Halifax Resolves SAR member Ken Wilson recently visited two classes at Halifax Academy. First, the fifth grade students were informed about the upcoming SAR Americanism Poster contest, the subject of which is a Revolutionary War Patriot. The rules were explained and numerous questions asked and answered before Wilson mentioned some of the notable Patriots who […]
New Bern Chapter President-elect Jay DeLoach was the guest speaker at the January meeting of the Halifax Resolves chapter. His presentation, entitled “Admiral Farragutt – The North Carolina and Spanish Connections” was very informative and captivated the attention of the membership. At the conclusion, DeLoach was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation by Halifax Resolves […]
The New Bern Chapter of the NC Sons of the American Revolution presented a Certificate of Appreciation to the New Bern-Craven County Public Library in gratitude for the use of their conference rooms during 2018. Present during the presentation were Jessica Mewborn, Eileen Nelson, Victor Jones, Cassandra Hunsucker, Jay DeLoach (SAR Chapter VP), Melissa Jones, […]
On November 13th, Mrs. Cromer’s class had the privilege to talk to some very special veterans. Rear Admiral Jay DeLoach (U.S. Navy), Sergeant Gary Gillette (U.S. Air Force), Master Gunnery Sergeant Ron Perez (U.S. Marine Corps) and Chief Warrant Officer Karen Hacker (U.S. Marine Corps) came to her classroom to talk with her 3rd graders […]
During the morning of November 9th, Gary Gillette, President of the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 886, and also Registrar of the New Bern SAR Chapter, along with Ron Perez, of the VFW Post 2514, participated in a Veterans Day program at the Bangert Elementary School in New Bern. During a very interactive program, Gary […]
Over the years that Chapter 886, of the Vietnam Veteran of America, has been visiting the NC Veterans Home in Kinston, Chapter members, and their families, have had the pleasure of meeting and getting to know many great men and women who reside there. However, one man stood out to all, Mr Isaac Pope. During […]
On Wednesday, May 30th, two members of the New Bern Chapter of the NC Sons of the American Revolution participated in the Havelock High School Naval JROTC Awards Ceremony. Rear Admiral Jay DeLoach, US Navy (Retired), Chapter Vice President, presented the SAR Bronze JROTC Cadet Medal to Cadet Ian Ramirez-Gomez for outstanding citizenship and leadership. […]
On Sunday afternoon of April 15th, Troop 97 held an Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Bennett Houston at the Beech Grove United Methodist Church in New Bern. During the ceremony, Rear Admiral Jay DeLoach, US Navy (Retired) and VP of the New Bern Chapter of the NC Sons of the American Revolution, spoke to […]
On December 19, the New Bern Chapter of the NC Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) presented the SAR Enhanced Outstanding JROTC Cadet Award to Cadet Annie Anderson of the Pamlico High School Naval JROTC unit during their Change of Command and Award Ceremony. Cadet Anderson, who was promoted to the unit’s Chief of Staff […]
The New Bern Chapter of the NC Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) awarded the SAR Chapter Outstanding Eagle Scout medal and a check for $100 to Eagle Scout Nicholas Potter of Troop 13. Nicholas will go on to compete at the state level in the Arthur M. & Berdena King Eagle Scout Contest where […]
On December 8, members of the New Bern Chapter participated in the Color Guard for the commemoration of the Battle of Great Bridge held in the Chesapeake City Hall. The Battle of Great Bridge, fought on December 9, 1775, was a victory by Virginia and North Carolina militia forces that led to the departure of […]
Boy Scout Troop 144, the Halifax Resolves Chapter NC SAR and AmVets Post 101 conducted the Wreaths Across America ceremony in Cedarwood Cemetery, Roanoke Rapids, NC. Following the ceremony, 99 wreaths were placed on veterans graves in four local cemeteries of which 29 were placed by the Compatriots. This was the first Wreaths Across America […]
On December 15, compatriots of the New Bern Chapter of the NC Sons of the American Revolution participated in laying wreaths at the New Bern National Cemetery as part of the Wreaths Across America event. The New Bern Chapter was a co-sponsor for this national event and collected donations to fund 246 wreaths. Although it […]
The Halifax Resolves SAR Chapter has selected Amber Silver, a junior at Nash Central HS, the winner of the chapter level George S. and Stella M. Knight Essay contest. Amber’s essay was entitled “Our Founding Mothers” and highlighted the contributions of some of the prominent women of the American Revolution such as Martha Washington and […]
On Dec 5th, the New Bern Chapter of the SAR participated in a Habitat for Humanity Home Dedication for Chen Paw and Daae Khetphibun and family. The Chapter’s role during the dedication was to present an American Flag to the family, and a brochure regarding the US Constitution. The Pledge of Alliance was also recited […]
The Halifax Resolves Chapter NC SAR recently conducted their Enhanced JROTC Scholarship contest. Cadet Lt. Albert J. Lytton from the Naval JROTC unit at Nash Central HS was selected as the chapter winner. His entry has been sent forward to the state level competition for consideration. A candidate for this competition must be recommended by […]
On November 26th, Troop 13 held an Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony for Nicholas “Nick” Potter at the Craven Community College in New Bern. SAR New Bern Chapter VP Jay DeLoach is pictured presenting a Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) Eagle Scout Certificate of Recognition to Nick during the ceremony. Nick was the […]
The NC SAR Combined Color Guard and the NC SR Color Guard joined forces to lead the Roanoke Rapids Christmas Parade for the 10th consecutive year. Compatriots representing the Alamance Battleground, Col. Alexander Lillington, General George Washington, Halifax Resolves, Old North State and New Bern Chapters, along with the SR, faithfully represented our Patriot ancestors […]