Admission of Edward R Schowalter Jr to NCSSAR on a memorial membership. The family will be presented with the War Services Medal. The reading of the Declaration of Independence by period dressed interpreters, John Turner and Janelle Preman. Colonel Schowalter will be inducted into the National SAR Medal of honor awardee site.. Please come out and show your support for this honored compatriot. There will also be the performance of our National Anthem by Saoirsegrainne Mclain.
For questions contact our chapter President, Chris Ackiss
The SAR New Bern Chapter, and DAR Richard Dobbs Spaight Chapter will host a ceremony to dedicate the New Bern Patriot Square, and unveil the New Patriot Bears. The event will take place in the new Patriot Square located next to New Bern City Hall. That evening, for $32.00, There will also be a catered buffet, which will require preregistration and payment. Registration and payment link located below
What:
Patriot Square Dedication and Bear Unveiling Ceremony
When:
August 21, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Where:
New Bern City Hall Flag Poles, Craven Street, New Bern NC 28562
Who’s Invited:
EVERYONE
Catered Buffet
What:
Buffet Dinner Catered by the Flame
When:
August 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Where:
Harrison Center, 311 Middle Street, New Bern.
Cost::
$32.00
Who’s Invited:
Open to all Registers and Paid Guests
Buffet menu catered by The Flame
* Dinner Rolls with Whipped Butter
* Farmer’s Market Garden Salad Fresh Spring Mix and Iceberg Lettuce, Sliced Cucumbers, Shredded Carrots, Cherry Tomatoes, Shredded Cheddar and Garlic Croutons with Ranch & Italian Dressings * Grilled Bourbon Chicken * Grilled Pork Medallions Served with a Hunter Sauce * Roasted Squash, Zucchini, Red Peppers and Onion Drizzled with Balsamic Vinaigrette * Creamy Mashed Potatoes * Double Chocolate Cake * Sweet and Unsweetened Iced Tea, Water Regular & Decaffeinated Coffee
The SAR New Bern Chapter, DAR Richard Dobbs Spaight Chapter, the North Carolina History Center and Tryon Palace Historic Site, St. Johns Masonic Lodge #3, the National Sojourners, Valley of New Bern Scottish Rite, and New Bern York Rite will host a ceremony in remembrance of the 71 Delegates and Resolves of America’s First Provincial Congress held in New Bern during 25-27 August 1774.
The event will be in person on:
Saturday, 22 August 2026: Check-in NC History Center, 8:00-9:00 a.m.
Line-up at 9:00 a.m. Procession starts at 9:30 a.m. Ceremony follows.
Guest Speaker: Lynne Smith Subject: Women of the American Revolution
The Ceremony will begin at approximately 10:00 a.m. at the South Lawn of Tryon Palace, 529 South Front Street, New Bern, NC 28562.
There will be a STATIC ONLY (no color guard or Greetings/Wreath Presentation options) Zoom session for anyone wishing to view the procession and ceremony.
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