Nash Central HS recently received Sons of the American Revolution Flag Certificate. The award is presented to individuals, groups and organizations that display the American flag for patriotic purposes.  Accepting the award on behalf of the school were NCHS NJROTC Color Guard Commander John Paul Ramos-Padilla and Color Guard member Cadet DonnaVon Petway.  The award […]

Nash Central HS NJROTC Cadet DonnaVon Petway was recently awarded the Sons of the American Revolution Bronze JROTC medal. Petway was selected by the unit’s commanding officer “in recognition of outstanding leadership qualities, military bearing and excellence, thus exemplifying the high ideals and principles which motivated and sustained our patriot ancestors”. Halifax Resolves chapter member […]

Aaron Thomas Purser and Ayden Matthew Coggins of BSA Troop 238 in Roanoke Rapids attained the rank of Eagle Scout at a recent Court of Honor. Both young men were presented the Sons of the American Revolution Certificate of Recognition “For outstanding achievement and exceptional leadership and citizenship evidenced by his attainment of the rank […]

    2018-2019 Committee Chairs Americanism Frank Merrell (704) 636-9471 Salisbury Flag Certificates Frank Merrell (704) 636-9471 Salisbury Awards Chair- James A. Becker  919 269-7489 Raleigh Chris Grimes  252-799-1512 Albemarle Michael T. Aycock (910) 645-4764 le Marquis de Lafayette Danny Crouse (336) 469-9010 Yadkin Valley Jack Bowman (828) […]

Executive Committee Chair- George K. Strunk   919-778-8324 Gen. George Washington James A. Becker  919 269-7489 Raleigh Fred D. Learned (239) 849-0814 Bethabara Jay A. Joyce (704) 526-9548, Mecklenburg Rolf C. Maris (252) 637-2165 New Bern Color Guard Commander C. Kenith Wilson   252-537-5406 Halifax Resolves Eastern NC Adjutant C. Gene […]

On April 24, retired Navy Rear Admiral Jay DeLoach, VP of the NC Sons of the American Revolution New Bern Chapter, gave a presentation at the Kinston-Lenoir County Civil War Round Table (KLCCWRT) on “Admiral Farragut – The North Carolina and Spanish Family Connections”. Admiral David G. Farragut was the U.S. Navy’s first admiral. His […]

In addition to the SAR award being presented at this year’s Pamlico High School. NJROTC annual Awards Ceremony, Gary Gillette (New Bern SAR Chapter Registrar), represented the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2514, and presented the VFW, JR ROTC Recognition Certificate and Medal, to c/PO2 Lakeisha Gibbs. Cadet Gibbs, is a 2nd year Cadet, […]

During an awards ceremony at Pamlico High School on April 18th, Rear Admiral Jay DeLoach, VP of the New Bern Chapter, presented the Bronze Good Citizenship Medal to Cadet Zayne Perkins of the Naval JROTC unit. Cadet Perkins is an outstanding young man who received numerous awards and commendations throughout the evening. The award ceremony […]

John Martin and wife Joanna gave students at Northeast Guilford High School in Greensboro a presentation on the American flag.

Sam Powell gave a presentation on George Washington and the American flag to a AP history (11th grade) class at Williams High School in Burlington.

The Halifax Resolves Chapter NC SAR has awarded the SAR Flag Certificate to the Bojangles Restaurant #1043 in Rocky Mount, NC. This certificate is presented “In Recognition of Exemplary Patriotism in the Display of the Flag of the United States of America.” Store Manager Ms. Pauline Williams accepted the award on behalf of Bo Jangles.  […]

The Halifax Resolves Chapter NC SAR has awarded the SAR Flag Certificate to the Chick-fil-A restaurant in Roanoke Rapids, NC. This certificate is presented “In Recognition of Exemplary Patriotism in the Display of the Flag of the United States of America.” Store Manager Ms. Ceci Garrett accepted the award and is shown with her members […]

The Halifax Resolves Chapter of the North Carolina Sons of the American Revolution hosted an April 12th ceremony celebrating the 242nd anniversary of the adoption of the Halifax Resolves on April 12th, 1776.  Chapter President David B. Gammon assumed the role of Master of Ceremonies following the welcome given by Historic Halifax Site Manager Karl […]

Ms. Lindy Rogerson recently requested a program about the U.S. flag be presented to her 5th grade class at Halifax Academy.  Compatriot Ken Wilson spoke to the students about U.S. Flag history, etiquette, and proper folding.  This presentation has become an annual event for Ms. Rogerson’s class. Compatriot Wilson assists as  student Watkins Crew folds the […]

Gates Co. HS Social Studies teacher Ms. Savannah Blystone recently contacted Halifax Resolves Compatriot Ken Wilson to speak to students from three of the schools History classes.  Ms. Blystone learned about the SAR Speakers Bureau at the February Social Studies Conference in Greensboro.  Wilson presented a program entitled “From Mecklenburg to Halifax” to over 70 […]

A total of 81 posters from three area schools were submitted to the Halifax Resolves SAR Chapter Americanism Poster Contest. This year’s topic was a Revolutionary War Event. The winning poster was submitted by Avery Boone, a 5th grade student in Mrs. Lindy Rogerson’s class at Halifax Academy.  Avery’s entry documented the Edenton Tea Party. […]

The Halifax Resolves Chapter NC SAR has awarded Chaloner Middle School a Sons of the American Revolution Flag Certificate “In Recognition of Exemplary Patriotism in the display of the Flag of the United States of America”.  The certificate was presented by Halifax Resolves Past President Ken Wilson and accepted by Chaloner Middle School Principal Mr. […]

Madison B. Elias, an eighth grade student at Chaloner Middle School, was recently selected as the winner of the Halifax Resolves NC SAR Chapter winner of the Americanism Brochure Contest. This contest requires the student to design a brochure that supports one of the five Founding Documents of the United States.  Madison’s entry was in […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Robert Sigmon Phone: (919) 349-8245 Email:   NC Governor Roy Cooper Inducted into the SAR (Raleigh, NC, April 16, 2018) On Wednesday, March 28, the North Carolina Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (NCSSAR) had the distinct privilege to induct North Carolina Governor Roy Asberry Cooper, III and […]

Five members of the NC SAR New Bern Chapter attended and participated in the 242nd Commemoration of the Battle of Moore’s Creek Bridge fought between 1050 North Carolina Patriot militia (including 600 from New Bern) and 800 Loyalist militia forces (600 Highlander Scots and 200 Regulators) on February 27, 1776. Moore’s Creek is the site […]