The Optimist Club of Roanoke Rapids recently invited Halifax Resolves Chapter President Ken Wilson to be their guest speaker at one of their meetings. Wilson presented a program that provided an overview of the origins of the SAR as well as the society’s historical, patriotic and educational goals and the desire to keep alive the […]
Halifax Resolves Compatriot J. Rives Manning attended the Court of Honor for Eagle Scout Aaron Robert Boone of Troop 605, Occoneechee District, East Carolina Council. Compatriot Manning presented Boone with the SAR Eagle Scout Recognition Certificate “For outstanding achievement and exceptional leadership and citizenship evidenced by his attainment of the rank of Eagle Scout.” […]
WOW! What a start for the New Year. Americanism, Stark, Reconciliation, Board of Managers Reports all due at about the same time. It does not get any more difficult than this month has been and yet we are still moving forward. While the dust was still flying, I managed to visit le Marquis de Lafayette […]
Mr. Chris Grimes, President of the Albemarle Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, recently portrayed a Revolutionary War era doctor to students of Roanoke Rapids High School during their “Power Period”. “Doctor Grimes”, assisted by Halifax Resolves Chapter President Ken Wilson, explained some of the treatments for wounds suffered as well as various […]
As we begin the New Year, it is good to look back and rejoice in the many accomplishments completed at the chapter level. I thank all of you who have renewed your membership in the SAR and helped to maintain a great organization with your support. We continue to make the North Carolina SAR a […]
The Mecklenburg Chapter hosted the 236th Anniversary commemoration of the Battle of Cowan’s Ford at the Hopewell Presbyterian Church, Huntersville, NC on 28 January 2017. Chapter President Ken Luckey was the emcee for the gathering inside the church where playwright Bob Inman spoke about the meaning of the patriot efforts during the American Revolution and […]
Halifax Resolves Chapter Sons of the American Revolution President Ken Wilson visited the 4th grade at Manning Elementary School to invite them to participate in the SAR Poster contest. The theme this year pertains to local Patriots. After explaining the contest to the students, Wilson presented a program about some of the better known Patriots […]
Ken Wilson, President of the Halifax Resolves Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, recently visited the 5th grade and 8th grade students at Halifax Academy to promote two of the SAR’s youth contests and present historical programs to each class. The 5th grade students were told about the SAR’s Poster Contest and this […]
Pieces of History donated to Newton School system by Catawba Valley Chapter NCSSAR http://observernewsonline.com/content/cat-co-sar-presents-history-related-pieces-newton-conover-city-schools
It is evident that November is a month for giving thanks for all that our society does. I spent the month travelling to participate in chapter meetings with the Halifax Resolves, The General George Washington and Lower Cape Fear chapters. I presented awards to members of the Halifax Resolves including four Military Service Medals to […]
Our activities in October were numerous. The first was a meeting of the South Atlantic District in Spartanburg, SC on 6 Oct. There was a candidates’ forum and the District supported all unopposed candidates for national office, Bruce Pickett for Registrar General and Mark Anthony for Historian General. The following day was spent at King’s […]
Our month started out with a rousing success as we chartered our 27th chapter, the Patriot Isaac Carter Chapter in the North Harlowe are near Havelock, NC on 3 Sep 16. The current President General, J. Michael Tomme, three former PGs, David Sympson, Joe Dooley and Lindsey Brock as well as South Atlantic VPG Larry […]
I have had a lot of travel this month for both personal as well as North Carolina SAR activities. The month started with a bang when the le Marquis de Lafayette chapter hosted a remembrance of the Battle of the House in the Horseshoe followed by a grave marking for Benjamin Williams. SE District VP […]
Our Independence Day weekend started with a jolt when the Lower Cape Fear Chapter held its annual 4th of July picnic in Hugh McRae Park in Wilmington. Certificates of Appreciation were dispersed to community members including YouTube sensation Raymond Greene who regaled us with his rendition of multiple patriotic songs. UNCW professor and compatriot Chris […]
It has been a month of travel that has been very rewarding. I spent the first week after assuming the Leadership of the North Carolina SAR cleaning up actions that had been determined by the membership at the Annual Convention. I worked to ensure the bylaws were properly amended and initiated paperwork for securing national […]
The North Carolina SAR has been effective in getting the word out to the public about the SAR during this last month. Many thanks to the compatriots from multiple chapters for conducting outstanding programs this month. Compatriot Fred Learned, Bethabara Chapter, led a well-attended (over 120) grave marking in Bethania on 4 June 2016. The […]
I accept your election as the 63rd President of the North Carolina SAR with humility and optimism. I thank Ben Franklin for providing us with many platitudes that I am sure we can all use in our daily lives. I thank our current state senior leadership who have indulged my questions about what, why and […]
The Halifax Resolves Chapter has selected Eagle Scout Brandon S. Lawrence as the winner of the chapter level Eagle Scout Scholarship contest. Lawrence, a member of Troop 605 in Henderson , NC received a check for $100.00, the SAR Eagle Scout Medal and the Eagle Scout Scholarship patch. The awards were presented by HRC President […]
For the eighth consecutive year the Combined NC SAR Color Guard has led the Roanoke Rapids Christmas Parade. This year the color guard was joined by members of the North Carolina Sons of the Revolution. The Halifax Resolves Chapter hosted the event with a pre-parade Dutch treat lunch at Ralph’s BBQ in Weldon, NC. photo […]
NC SAR President Gary O. Green accompanied by members of the Alamance Battleground, Albemarle, Halifax Resolves, Lower Cape Fear, Mecklenburg and Patriot Isaac Carter Chapters attended the ceremonies at the Great Bridge Battlefield Memorial Park. NSSAR President-General J. Michael Tomme was in attendance and posed with the NC SAR contingent in the group picture below.