Halifax Resolves Chapter will be marking the graves of two Revolutionary War Patriots, Samuel Webb Smith and Chesley Daniel in Granville County on October 26, 2024. The event is posted on the State Calendar. For more information please contact, Bill Riggan, President. Email:

Two students from Nash Central High School have garnered recognition for their accomplishments at both the Chapter and State levels from the Sons of the American Revolution. Madeline Hart, named the winner for her Knight Essay on Joseph Warren at the Halifax Resolves Chapter, secured third place in the statewide competition. Jon Ayden Horne received […]

The gathering on May 8th of the Halifax Resolves Chapter highlighted the presence of former Chapter President David Gammon and acknowledged the remarkable achievements of nearby students. Furthermore, the chapter put into effect the bestowal of the Outstanding Citizenship Award for graduating high school seniors in the region and seized the opportunity to unveil the […]

Halifax Resolves Day  “The Halifax Resolves SAR Chapter commemorates the 1776 adoption of the Halifax Resolves and kickoffs the State of North Carolina’s USA 250th Celebration” Dateline: Halifax, NC – April 12, 2024 — The Halifax Resolves Chapter of the North Carolina Sons of the American Revolution, celebrated the 248th Anniversary of the Halifax Resolves […]

Nash Central High School junior, Maddie Hart, attended the March 13th meeting of the Halifax Resolves Chapter to read her Knight Essay on Joseph Warren, “Activist Without Acclaim.”  Chapter President Bill Riggan visited Maddie at her school to deliver her medal for winning the chapter portion of the contest and presented her with a $150 […]

The March 13th meeting of the Halifax Resolves Chapter was quite busy with multiple people receiving recognition, the reading of the chapter Knight Essay winner, and concluded by an interesting presentation about U.S. Flags. Preston Fortin was recognized with his Supplemental Certificate in honor of his ancestor Simon Lane.  Jamie Rook was presented with the […]

Chapter Vice President Mark Pace presented the Halifax Resolves Chapter Wreath at the 243rd Commemoration of the Crossing of the Dan in Constitution Square, South Boston, Virginia on Saturday, February 17, 2024. The Crossing of the Dan River was the culmination of the race to the Dan River between the American southern army under the command of […]

The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) invites all high school students (9th through 12th grades) interested in the American Revolution to participate in the George S. & Stella M. Knight Essay Contest. The contest is open to all US Citizens and Legal Resident students attending home schools, public, parochial, or […]

The Halifax Resolves Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution kicked off the new year with the induction of a new slate of officers, recognition of members and support people, and the induction of a new member.  Chris Grimes, Sr. VP, NCSSAR, traveled to Halifax on the night of January 10th to assist with […]

Michael Cooper, Secretary for the Halifax Resolves Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, spoke at Oakwood Cemetery in Louisburg, NC on December 14th.  The ceremony recognized the Wreaths Across America program, whose mission is to: Remember the fallen, Honor those who serve, and Teach the next generation the value of freedom.

Halifax Resolves Chapter President Geoffrey Pittard presented Ken Wilson (Old North State Chapter) with a Sons of the American Revolution Flag Certificate.  The Flag Certificate, authorized in 1987, is presented to individuals, companies, government agencies that fly the United States flag for patriotic purposes only.      

On Thursday evening, November 16, 2023, Mark Pace, vice-president-elect of the Halifax Resolves Chapter presented a lecture to a large group on John Penn, one of the three North Carolina signers of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia.  He appeared in colonial dress in the persona of John Penn and presented an approximately 45-minute program […]

Compatriot Grave Marking Ceremonies   “The Halifax Resolves SAR Chapter honors SAR Compatriots with Grave Marking Ceremonies”  Dateline: October 21, 2023 — The Halifax Resolves Chapter of the North Carolina Sons of the American Revolution, honored four of their compatriots with Grave Marking ceremonies at two different locations on Saturday, October 21, 2023. The first Compatriot […]

The October 2023 issue of the NCSSAR’s newsletter, The Old North State, is available at the link below. Enjoy 25 pages of chapter news, feature articles, and events about how compatriots are advancing the SAR mission in North Carolina. October 2023 “The Old North State”    

Aliza Jankowsky, the winner of the NC SAR Rumbaugh Oration Competition, has placed third in the National Competition. Ms. Jankowsky won the Raleigh Chapter and NC Rumbaugh Competitions on March 11 at Governors Club in Chapel Hill, with her oration, “Esther Reed:  The Enduring Innovator.”  She, and all the other competing SAR State Society winners […]

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 […]

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.