On Saturday, 27 August 2022 members of the New Bern Chapter and Richard Dobbs Spaight Chapter – DAR, St. Johns Masonic Lodge #3, “Heroes of 1776” – National Sojourners, Inc, Hugh Farrell and 100 Scouts and Scout Leaders of the Southern District of the East Carolina Council, BSA along with Shane Mason, Commander and the […]
On Saturday, August 27th, the New Bern Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, along with the Richard Dobbs Spaight Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, presented a “Certificate of Appreciation” to Virginia Spencer, owner of Carolina Creations, in New Bern, The Certificate recognizes the support she and her staff provided to […]
On Friday, 19 August 2022, members of the New Bern Chapter recognized Chic-fil-A and owner Tom Pike with the SAR Flag Certificate for flying the American flag in an honorable and patriotic manner in front of the restaurant. Pictured (l to r) are Ed “Rusty” Stinson, Bob Rigg, Jake (Bruce Martin’s Grandson), Bruce Martin, Lee […]
Committee Chairs, Liaisons and Appointees Chair, Liaison and Appointees List New Membership Application Forms New Member/Supplemental SAR On-line Application NC SAR Sharefile Documents & Forms NC SAR Bylaws and Handbook, Vol 1 NC SAR Handbook, Vol 2, Chapter Leadership NC SAR Handbook, Vol 3, US flag NC SAR Handbook, Vol 4, Color Guard SOP NC SAR […]
On Monday, 18 July, Gary Gillette (New Bern Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution) and Tammy Gillette (Richard Dobbs Spaight Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution), delivered a large load of snacks, for the Canteen at the NC Veterans Home in Kinston, NC. Their Canteen includes various “snack items”, which residents […]
The New Bern Chapter hosted residents and their respective care givers of the North Carolina Veterans Home located in Kinston, NC at the MiLB baseball game between the Down East Wood Ducks and the Columbia Fireflies on Wednesday, 13 July 2022 at Grainger Stadium, Kinston, NC. The residents and care givers were treated to a “Day-at-the-Ballpark” that […]
Members of the New Bern (NB), George Washington (GW) & Le Marquis de Lafayette (MdL) Chapters served as the Color Guard presenting the Colors for the National Anthem and delivering a musket volley immediately after to start the MiLB baseball game between the Downeast Wood Ducks and the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers on Sunday, 3 July […]
The New Bern SAR Chapter awarded the Wounded Warrior Coin to four veterans on Friday, 8 July 2022 at the fund-raising supper (program managed by New Bern member Rob Webster, MSGT, USMC (Ret)) in support of the Jacksonville, NC Veteran Center held at the VFW, Post 2514. The Wounded Warrior Coin was presented to (L […]
In a “Partner In Patriotism” event, the New Bern Chapter Color Guard presented “The Colors” at the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, New Bern Lodge No. 764 Flag Day Ceremony on Saturday, 11 June 2022, 1100, Union Point Park, New Bern, NC. Seven historical flags were highlighted and presented individually by the Color Guard […]
Our second day of Honoring the 12 Patriots buried at Old St Paul’s Lutheran Church in Newton NC on Saturday, May 21, 2022. It was very hot, many people from SAR and DAR, family menbers of the Patriots and church members turned out for the celebration. It was a fabulous day for everyone.
Catawba Valley Chapter began it’s three day grave marking service on Friday afternoon, May 20th 2022.
On April 20th, Gary Gillette, NCSAR New Bern Chapter Registrar, and American Legion Post 539 member, presented “SAR Certificates for US Flag Retirement”, to the American Legion Post 539, and two of its members, for their recent participation in a Flag Retirement Ceremony. The Certificates were presented “in recognition of service to the community for […]
Billy Franklin Gordon, Jr. and Kyle Robert Donham were inducted into the New Bern Chapter – Sons of the American Revolution on Saturday, 9 April 2022 at the William Hollister House, 613 Broad Street, New Bern, NC. Billy’s Patriot Ancestor is Francis Hester (P-180483) who provided public service at Granville, NC and Kyle’s Patriot Ancestor […]
Members of the Richard Dobbs Spaight Chapter – Daughters of the American Revolution and New Bern Chapter – Sons of the American Revolution, participated in a “Partners for Patriotism” event serving as docents at the William Hollister House, 613 Broad Street, New Bern, NC as part of the 2022 Heritage Home Tours sponsored by the […]
On 6 April, during the Pamlico High School NJROTC Awards Ceremony, Bob Ainsley, President of the NCSAR New Bern Chapter, presented Cadet Ensign Dakoda Bell, a Chapter Bronze JROTC Medal & Certificate and a Chapter Outstanding Citizenship Pin & Certificate. In addition, he presented Cadet Ensign Bonnie Frazer, a Chapter Enhanced JROTC Cadet Medal & […]
On Saturday, 2 April 2022, 1100-1200, at the Cedar Grove Cemetery, in New Bern NC, the New Bern Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, marked the graves of Patriot Giles Hollister (P-183731) and his great-great-great grandson and New Bern Chapter charter member, Charles Slover Hollister, Jr. (SAR # 47258). The grave marking ceremony […]
Trey Tyson, III and Jerry Porter were inducted into the New Bern Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution as our newest members on Saturday, 2 April 2022, 0930-1000 at the Pollock Street Gate, Tryon Palace, New Bern, NC. Joining Trey for the ceremony were his parents, Chuck and Jeannie Tyson, wife Ashleigh, daughter Ava and […]
On Wednesday, 30 March 2022, Dr. Bob Ainsley, President of the New Bern Chapter shared some quality time with Mrs. Williams’ and Mrs. Gaskins’ fourth grade students of The Epiphany School of Global Studies (see picture), New Bern, NC covering the SAR Americanism Poster Contest. After covering the purpose, rules, details and some sample event […]
On Sunday, 6 March 2022, Color Guard members of the New Bern Chapter – NC SAR participated in the award of the 5 Year Membership Pin to Bob Shuck at the Croatan Village Assisted Living Facility. Pictured below (l to r) are Bob Rigg, Gary Gillette, Betsy Shuck, Bob Shuck, Bob Ainsley and Rolf Maris
New Bern Chapter Color Guard members Bob Ainsley, Jay DeLoach, Jeff Perkins and Bob Rigg attended and participated in the 246th Observance of the Battle of Moore’s Creek at the Moore’s Creek Battlefield National Military Park, Currie, NC on Saturday, 26 February 2022.