During the March Chapter meeting, Olin “Ed” Perkins was inducted into the SAR, New Bern Chapter. Ed’s wife, Ave’ Maria, was able to join him during the induction ceremonies.

During the March Chapter meeting, Bill Dorn was installed as the new Chapter Treasurer.

On February 24, the New Bern Chapter presented Eagle Scout Recognition Certificates to cousins Luke and Phillip Prescott of Troop 683 in Pamlico County. Both cousins attend Pamlico High School, where Luke is a junior and a member of the Naval JROTC unit, and Phillip is a rising senior with plans to attend college in […]

Six members of the New Bern Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution participated in the National Wreath Laying Ceremony for the 243rd Anniversary of the Battle of Moore’s Creek Bridge on Saturday, 23 February 2019 at the Battle of Moore’s Creek National Battlefield Park located at Currie, NC. Those members in attendance were […]

On February 22, the New Bern Chapter of the NC Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (NCSSAR) revived the annual George Washington Birthday dinner celebration at the New Bern Country Club. This event had been started forty years ago by the New Bern Chapter charter members at the New Bern Country Club and […]

Gary Gillette, NCSSAR New Bern Chapter Registrar and also the Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) New Bern Chapter 886 President, attended a quarterly North Carolina VVA meeting on February 16th. Each year at this time, the “Linwood Lang” award, is presented by the NC VVA, to an individual who has demonstrated outstanding, exemplary service to […]

On February 16, New Bern Chapter President Jay DeLoach gave a presentation on “The American Revolution – A Maritime Conflict” to a packed room of the monthly NCSSAR Raleigh Chapter meeting at the Red, Hot, and Blue Restaurant. The attendees offered many positive comments on how they now had a better understanding of the significant […]

On behalf of the Patriot Isaac Carter Chapter, the New Bern Chapter presented the Bronze Good Citizenship Medal to Young Marine Sgt. Jaiden McElyea of the Swansboro Young Marines on Friday night, February 1, at the Swansboro VFW Hall. YM Sgt. McElyea earned this award based on his outstanding citizenship, leadership, and service to his […]

Manning ES 4th and 5th grade students were visited by Halifax Resolves SAR member Ken Wilson who informed them of the upcoming SAR Americanism Poster Contest.  The theme this year is a Revolutionary War Patriot.  After reviewing a few of the better known Patriots, such as Washington, Jefferson and Adams, Wilson encouraged the students to […]

Ken Wilson, a member of the Halifax Resolves Chapter of the NC Sons of the American Revolution, recently visited the 5th grade students at Belmont ES to present the SAR Americanism Poster contest for 2019.  The topic will be a Patriot from the Revolutionary War.  Wilson explained that the individual they picked could be someone […]

Compatriots of the New Bern Chapter of the NC Sons of the American Revolution participated in the Habitat for Humanity Home Dedication on Sunday afternoon, January 27, at 822 Howard Street in New Bern. Chapter Flag Chairman Lee Purcell and Chapter President Jay DeLoach performed a flag raising ceremony followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. […]

New Bern Chapter President Jay DeLoach and Vice President Bob Ainsley participated in the 238th Anniversary of the Battle of Cowan’s Ford on January 26 at the Hopewell Presbyterian Church in Huntersville, NC. The commemoration ceremony was hosted by Mecklenburg Chapter of the North Carolina Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. The Battle […]

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 […]