Halifax, NC – April 12, 2023 — The Halifax Resolves Chapter of the North Carolina Sons of the American Revolution celebrated the 247th Anniversary of the Halifax Resolves on the grounds of the Colonial Courthouse in Halifax, NC. At this location in 1776, a resolution was adopted by the Fourth North Carolina Provincial Congress, declaring […]
The Halifax Resolves Chapter NCSSAR recently recognized three deputies from the Halifax County Sheriff’s Department with Law Enforcement Commendation Medals. These medals recognize those who have served with distinction and devotion in the field of law enforcement. The medal is intended to recognize exceptional service or accomplishment in the field of law enforcement. This medal […]
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Bunn HS Social Studies Teacher Mr. Patrick Warren invited Halifax Resolves Chapter President Ken Wilson to speak to two of his American History classes on February 13th about the Southern Campaign of the Revolutionary. Wilson spoke to a total of 47 students over the two class periods.
The Halifax Resolves Chapter NCSSAR and the Elizabeth Montfort Ashe Chapter NC DAR sponsored a George Washington Birthday Luncheon on February 11th in Littleton, NC. The Master and Mistress of Ceremonies were Halifax Resolves Chapter President Mr. Ken Wilson and Elizabeth Montfort-Ashe Regent Ms. Carol Guidry. Guest speaker, Dr. Troy Kickler, spoke to the group […]
On February 6th, Chaloner MS Social Studies Teacher James Rook invited Halifax Resolves Chapter President to speak to six Social Studies classes in three sessions about the SAR Brochure contest and the adoption of the Halifax Resolves. There were 210 students total in the three sessions.
Halifax Academy Social Studies teacher Ms. Tracey Lynch invited Halifax Resolves Chapter President Ken Wilson to speak to her class on February 2nd about the SAR Brochure Contest and also to present a program about Halifax during the Revolution. The program, entitled “Stories from Halifax” told of events before, during and after the Halifax Resolves […]
On February 1st, Halifax Resolves Chapter President Ken Wilson visited the Halifax Academy 5th grade class to promote the SAR Americanism Poster Contest. The class of 21 students all plan to participate this year.
Halifax Resolves Chapter President Ken Wilson spoke to two groups of 4th grade students and two groups of 5th grade students at Manning ES about participating in the SAR Americanism Poster Contest on January 31st. The rules and the topic of the contest was explained to 200 students who expressed great interest in participating.
On January 18th Halifax Resolves Chapter President Ken Wilson was invited to speak to the AP History class of Compatriot Renny Taylor at Nash Central HS. The class of 28 students heard a presentation covering the Southern Campaign of the Revolutionary War.
Geoff and Danielle Pittard of Roanoke Rapids were presented with an SAR Flag Certificate “In Recognition of Exemplary Patriotism in the display of the Flag of the United States of America”. Halifax Resolves Chapter President Ken Wilson made the presentation on December 27th.
BSA Troop 144 hosted the Wreaths Across America ceremony at Cedarwood Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids on Saturday, December 18th. The ceremony was attended by DAR, American Legion, Am Vets and members of the Widow’s Son Masonic Lodge #0519 accompanied by their families and members of the community. Halifax Resolves Chapter President Ken Wilson presented the […]
On December 16th Chaloner Middle School was awarded an SAR Flag Certificate recognizing their “Exemplary Patriotism in the display of the Flag of the United States of America”. Halifax Resolves Chapter President Ken Wilson presented the certificate to Chaloner MS Principal Ms. Angela Mallory, who was accompanied by Assistant Principal Ms. Heather Karns.
Halifax Resolves Chapter President Ken Wilson presented an SAR Flag Certificate to Halifax Academy in Roanoke Rapids on December 16th. The certificate illustrated the Academy’s “Exemplary Patriotism in the display of the Flag of the United States of America”. Halifax Academy Assistant Head of School Ms. Amy Poole accepted the award om behalf of the […]
MARK PACE Librarian & Curator of the Carolina Room, Thornton Library, Oxford, NC Historian, Genealogist, Speaker, Living History Participant & Chapter Vice President Topics include: “A History of Granville County: The First 50 Years, 1746-1796″” “Musings and Reflections on the Declaration of Independence and the current state of our nation in the year 1768: […]
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During a December 9th visit to Nash Central HS, Halifax Resolves Chapter President Ken Wilson presented the NJROTC with an SAR Flag Certificate recognizing their commitment in the display of the United State Flag. Cadets Christian Zeferino (c) and Gabriel Villa (r) accepted the certificate on behalf of the unit.
On November 17th Halifax Resolves Chapter Vice President Geoff Pittard presented a flag certificate to Associate Warden of Custody Claretha Edwards of the Roanoke River Correction Institute Minimum Custody Facility. The facility was recognized for properly displaying and maintaining the flag of the United States of America. On hand to observe the presentation were Associate […]
Halifax Resolves Chapter Vice President Geoff Pittard presented a flag certificate to Associate Warden of Custody James Durham of the Roanoke River Correction Institute Medium Custody Facility on November 17th. Observing the presentation was Roanoke River Correctional Institute Warden Wendy Hardy. The facility properly maintains and displays the flag of the United States of America.