The Mecklenburg chapter is joining chapter member and Eagle Scout David Miller (Troop 327, Lakeland District, Piedmont Council) to honor and mark the site of an original slave cemetery at Rehobeth United Methodist Church. David’s Eagle Scout project was to clean the cemetery and identify where the people were buried. We are now honoring those people with a service on February 4, 2018. Color Guard is encouraged to participate. Please email Jim Tatum to participate or for more information at .
Schedule of Events
12 – 1:30pm – Come early and join everybody for a soup, stew and variety lunch/fellowship
2:00pm – The program begins at the site of the slave cemetery
2:30pm – Eagle Scout program will begin inside the Church Family Center (all are invited)
Light snacks will be served following the Eagle Scout program.
The church is located diagonally across from the Jayco Camping Center on Sherrills Ford Road.
From I-77 North:
– Take Exit 36 West on Hwy 150 approximately 7 miles.
– Turn left on Sherrills Ford Rd. and the church will be on the right approximately 300 yards
From Hwy 16 – It is a 4-lane road north
– Right turn on Hwy 16 across business 16. Drive approximately 6 miles from business 16
– Turn right on Sherrills Ford Rd. and the church will be on the right approximately 300 yards
Chapter member Jim Tatum will be smoking his famous pork BBQ!
The Mecklenburg chapter will welcome back Thomas Jefferson as our special President’s Day Community Dinner speaker on February 15, 2018 in Charlotte, NC at the Hilton Charlotte Executive Park Hotel.
Historical actor Bill Barker presents an enlightening, informative and educational look at the life of the 3rd U.S. President as it might have been told by Mr. Jefferson himself. Mr. Barker brought Thomas Jefferson to us 6 years ago as our very first President’s Day Dinner guest.
Born and raised in Philadelphia, Mr. Barker’s interest in Thomas Jefferson reaches back to his youth. He enjoys researching the American world Jefferson knew with an interest in the role the man played and continues to play in our American identity. He has portrayed Thomas Jefferson in a variety of venues since his first appearance at Independence Hall in Philadelphia in 1984. He first came to Williamsburg in the spring of 1993 to perform as Jefferson in a film made to honor Ambassador and Mrs. Walter H. Annenberg. He has continued to appear as Jefferson for Colonial Williamsburg, and assists in the development of Jefferson programs for the Foundation.
This special President’s Day event in Charlotte is perfect for all ages, groups, families and anybody who loves American history!
On Saturday, February 17th at 10:00AM, the SAR and DAR will host the annual Crossing of the Dan Commemoration in the Prizery. The program will include greetings and the presentation of wreaths by SAR, Daar and local officials. The Master of Ceremonies will be Dr. Phil Wiliams. Dan McMichael, protraying General Nathanael Greene, will present the keynote address.
Following the morning program, guests are invited to visit the permanent exhibit located on the third floor of the Prizery and the outdoor exhibit at the Boyd’s Ferry site on teh Dan River. A Brunswick stew lunch will be available for a cost of $5.
Weather permitting, a dramatic re-enactment of the Crossing of the Dan by British and Colonial troops will culminate the day’s activities. A replica of a ferry boat will transport troops across the river as muskets and cannons fire.
Reenactment of the Crossing of the Dan River
If you would like to present a wreath, please Contact Anne Raab at or Bernard Baker at for more information.
