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On May 16, 2024, at 2:18 am, Officer Michael Zak responded to the Alfred Cunningham Bridge in downtown New Bern in reference to a suspicious subject. Shortly after arriving on scene, a 38-year-old female got out of her car and started walking to the side of the bridge. She then climbed onto the railing and […]

After the February 24th, 248th Moores Creek Battleground Anniversary Ceremony, the NCSSAR New Bern Chapter, inducted nine (9) members of the Harris family into the SAR. Gary Green, NSSAR Genealogist General, along with Gary Gillette, NCSSAR New Bern Chapter President, did the honors of the inductions. Also in attendance, along with ten (10) members from […]

On Saturday, December 2nd, the New Bern Chapter of the NC Sons of the American Revolution, the Richard Dobbs Spaight Chapter of the NC Daughter of the American Revolution, and the Tryon Palace, Fife and Drum Corp, joined 116 other participating groups/organization/businesses, in the 2023 New Bern City Christmas Parade. It was a fantastic event, […]

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”    

On 9 Sept, during a regular NCSAR New Bern Chapter meeting, three (3) NJROTC Cadets from the Pimlico High School, which the New Bern Chapter sponsors, spoke to the Chapter member regarding their recent experiences at the American Legion, Boys and Girls State.  The three (3) Cadets were Kendal Hartley, Jackson Callen and Neil Landow.  […]

On the morning of 9 Sept, in front of the Tryon Palace in downtown New Bern, three (3) new members were inducted into the New Bern Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution.  The new inductees were Glen Carpenter, who’s Patriot Ancestor was Ralph Reagan; David Webster, who’s Patriot Ancestor was Daniel Smithson; and […]

On August 26th, 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, Christ Episcopal Church, North Carolina History Center at Tryon Palace, St. Johns Masonic Lodge #3, the National Sojourners, Inc. “Heroes of 1776” and Troops 13, 97, 132, […]

On July 19th, members of the new Bern Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, hosted and accompanied, residents and staff members, from the NC Veterans Home in Kinston, NC, to a Wood Ducks baseball game. This was also Military Appreciation Day at the ball field. SAR members in attendance were Paul Higbee, Bruce […]

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 […]

Members of the NCSAR New Bern Chapter and General George Washington Chapter Color Guard “Presented the Colors” to a packed attendance at the opening ceremonies of the MiLB baseball game between the Down East Wood Ducks and Carolina Mud Cats on Monday, 3 July 2023 at the Grainger Stadium in Kinston, NC. New Bern Chapter […]

Gerry Strickland, Jr. of the New Bern Chapter, North Carolina Society, Sons of the American Revolution received the NSSAR Youth Education Medal on Friday, 19 May 2023 during the New Bern Chapter Annual Awards Meeting held at the St. Johns Masonic Lodge #3. The NSSAR Youth Education Medal recognizes the sustained education of our youth […]

NB SAR and National Sojourner member Dr. Bob Mull, along with National Sojourners Bobby Meadows (prospective New Bern Chapter member) and Glen Carpenter (prospective New Bern Chapter member) presented a “Build the Flag” program for Boy Scout Troop #61 of Newport NC on Tuesday, 16 May 2023 at the Newport Masonic Lodge. 31 Scouts along […]

On Thursday, 18 May 2023, Judge Ken McCotter, Jr. of the New Bern Chapter, NC Society, Sons of the American Revolution received the prestigious Chief Justice’s Professionalism Award from The North Carolina Chief Justice’s Commission on Professionalism (CJCP). The award was presented to Judge McCotter by The Honorable Paul Newby, Chief Justice of the North […]

The New Bern NCSAR Chapter presented SAR Wounded Warrior Coins to Tim Jewell and Phillip Dallas on Friday, 28 April 2023 at the VetCenter BBQ Supper held at the VFW Post 2514 in New Bern, NC. Tim Jewell was recognized for his continued veteran support in organizing golfing events and Phillip Dallas was recognized for […]

On 16 March, the New Bern Chapter of the NCSAR, honored a New Bern City Police Officer.  During a ceremony held at the New Bern City Hall, Jay DeLoach, President of the NCSAR, presented Officer Christopher D. Philyaw with the SAR Law Enforcement Commendation and Medal.  The Law Enforcement Commendation and Medal is presented to […]

On Friday, 10 March 2023, the New Bern Chapter inducted (from l to r) Jim Hill, Dobert Owsley and Ron Fry into the Sons of the American Revolution at the NC History Center, New Bern, NC.  Chapter Color Guard members in attendance were Bruce Martin, Jay DeLoach, Scott Brick, Rob Webster, Rolf Maris, Bob Ainsley […]

On Saturday, 28 January 2023, members of the New Bern Chapter Color Guard posted the national colors to the home of Marie Brown and family located at 2007 Pearson Street, New Bern, NC during their Habitat for Humanity Home Dedication Ceremony. The family was also presented a copy of the U.S. Constitution. Pictured are Carleton Webster, […]

The New Bern NCSAR Chapter inducted four new members on Tuesday, 27 December 2022 at the Pollock Street Gate of Tryon Palace in New Bern. Flanked by Chapter Color Guard members and joined by their families are Jason Skeens (PATRIOT: Joseph Hatfield); Kirby Hart Smith, III and his sons Kirby Ashford Smith and Benjamin Huchingson […]

On Saturday, 10 December 2022, the New Bern Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution and the Richard Dobbs Spaight Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution conducted a “Patriots In Partnership” grave marking for Patriot Solomon Wetherington (P-317057 & A123574). The ceremony was conducted at the Solomon Wetherington Cemetery (C-0152180, Find-A-Grave Cemetery # 2326551) located off […]