First North Carolina Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution. Chartered 21 April 1928 in Asheville, North Carolina, and later became the Blue Ridge Chapter.
The Blue Ridge Chapter Color Guard will present Colors at the Grave Marking Ceremony for Compatriot Padgett at the Cool Springs Cemetery, 382 W. Main St. in Forest City, NC.
All members are invited to attend this solemn ceremony to honor Compatriot Padgett.
It is easy to see that the Blue Ridge Chapter is an active, energetic, and busy chapter that is always looking for new members to help us reach our challenging goals for the recognition of the sacrifices our Patriots made for us to enjoy the freedoms we have today.
Richard A. Peña President of Raleigh Chapter North Carolina Society Sons of the American Revolution Ph. (919) 757-1063
Compatriots, please join us for the Raleigh Chapter Meeting. Let’s have a great time!
Milton’s Pizza – Six Forks 8853 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC 27615 (919) 847-0604 Pasta and Pizza Buffet: $16.00 + $3.30 Gratuity Email RSVP to Darwin Roseman () Raleigh Chapter Secretary before November 10th, 2022
___________________________________
NCSSAR Raleigh Chapter Agenda:
Call to Order – Richard A. Peña, President Invocation – Van Jones, Chaplain Pledge of Allegiance – Van Jones, Chaplain National Anthem – Van Jones, Chaplain Pledge of the SAR Welcome Compatriots – Richard A. Peña, President Reports Unfinished Business New Business Announcements Guest Speaker – Gary Spencer, “Drink water! Canteens in the American Revolution and Beyond” SAR Recessional Adjourn ___________________________________
The Blue Ridge Chapter Color Guard will be participating in a compatriot Grave Marking Ceremony in Forest City, North Carolina, on December 10, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. for compatriot James Tildon Padgett, Jr. This solemn ceremony will take place at the Cool Springs Cemetery, 382 W. Main St., Forest City, NC. All chapter members are invited to attend this event.
Patriot Grave Marking Ceremony New Bern Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution Richard Dobbs Spaight Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution Saturday, 10 December 2022, 1400-1500 Off Rollover Creek Road, Tuscarora, Craven County, North Carolina Patriot Solomon Wetherington (P-317057 & A-123574) 4 October 1761 – 28 June 1840 Grid Coordinates: 35.1491139, -77.2458833
Virtual Attendance, if available, will be static only.
*Note: It is a 1/4 mile walk from the parking area to the gravesite on UNEVEN SOFT TERRAIN. We will attempt to provide a shuttle from the parking area to the grave site but please plan accordingly.
WE HAVE RESERVED THE WOLFPACK ROOM. PLEASE INVITE SPOUSES & GUESTS!
COST FOR THE FACILITY AND LUNCH IS $30.00 PER PERSON.
MAIL YOUR CHECK (PAYABLE TO NCSSAR) TO:
BOB SIGMON, 1104 CARRINGTON DRIVE, RALEIGH, NC 27615-1213
RSVP ONLINE BELOW!
The Summer BOM Meeting will be held at the North Carolina State University Club, 4200 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC 27606. With concerns over COVID-19, there is ample space to spread out to maintain social distancing. Face masks are encouraged and there will be ample hand sanitizer available. Please RSVP by Monday, August 15. For those attending in person, lunch will be a Deli meat and cheese buffet.
All State Officers, Chapter Presidents, and Committee Chairmen please send your reports to Bob Sigmon at not later than August 6, 2022.
Color Guard, indicate if you will dress in uniform or colonial attire.
Ladies Auxiliary will hold their business meeting in a room to be determined.