Compatriot Ken Wilson spoke to the Halifax academy 8th grade class about the Colonial militia and their role in the American Revolution. He spoke about what they would carry with them when called up and the various ways they were used in battle.
The Halifax Academy 5th grade invited Compatriot Ken Wilson of the Halifax Resolves Chapter to speak to them about the SAR Poster Contest. In addition, Compatriot Wilson told them some stories about Colonial Halifax. There were numerous questions about Compatriot Wilson’s Colonial attire.
Halifax Resolves Compatriot Ken Wilson spoke to four classes of 4th grade students in two sessions and four classes of 5th grade students in an additional two sessions about the SAR Americanism Poster Contest. Over 200 students were informed about the subject matter, rules and due date. The students were especially interested in the Colonial […]
Belmont ES 5th grade students gathered in the gymnasium to learn about the SAR Americanism Poster Contest. Halifax Resolves Compatriot Ken Wilson informed the students concerning the subject matter, rules and due date. Over 150 students attended the presentation.
On 30 Dec, 2019, Bob Shuck of the New Bern SAR Chapter, presented a Flag Certificate to Ipock’s Body in Bridgeton, NC. Receiving the certificate is David and Melanie Ipock.
All SAR members are invited to attend the North Carolina SAR 2020 Winter BOM immediately following the Cowan’s Ford Celebration. A catered lunch and meeting book costs $25 per person. Please RSVP today!
On 30 Dec, 2019, Bob Shuck of the New Bern SAR Chapter, presented a Flag Certificate to Fairfield Harbour and the Fairfield Harbour Volunteer Fire Dept. Representing Fairfield Harbour was POA Manager, Jennifer Gudaitis and representing the Volunteer Fire Dept. was Maury Thompson.
On 30 Dec, 2019, the New Bern SAR Chapter presented a Flag Certificate to the Mayor of the City of Bridgeton, NC, Rodman Williams. The city maintains USA Flags at the Town Office on “B” street and along Hwy 17 North near Tim Tart’s auto shop. Pictured from left to right are Bob Shuck (New […]
On December 18, the New Bern Chapter of the NC Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) presented Public Service Medals to two outstanding young men of the New Bern Fire-Rescue Department, the oldest chartered fire department in the state of North Carolina. The SAR Fire Safety Medal was presented to Allen Howard, the 2019 Firefighter/Fire/Life […]
On December 20th, the New Bern Chapter of the NC Sons of the American Revolution awarded the Bronze Good Citizenship Medal to the 2019 Young Marine of the Year, David Williams III, of the New Bern unit. The Young Marine of New Bern unit recently won the Best Unit at the Battalion, Regiment, and Division […]
The New Bern Chapter of the NC Sons of the American Revolution presented a SAR Eagle Scout Recognition Certificate to Paul McElearney, Jr. of Troop 584 at his Eagle Court of Honor held at the VFW Post 2514 Hall on Saturday, December 14. Troop 584 has produced eight Eagle Scouts this year under the leadership […]
The New Bern Chapter of the NC Sons of the American Revolution presented an SAR Certificate of Appreciation to the Executive Board of the First Church of Christ, Scientist, of New Bern on December 14. The church property was the venue for the New Bern Resolves ceremony on August 24 that commemorated the 25 Resolves […]
The New Bern Chapter of the NC Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) presented the Bronze Good Citizenship Medal to Barry Alexander for organizing, planning, and executing the National Guard Family Day BBQ at the National Guard Armory on September 15 for over 250 National Guard and their families. Certificates of Appreciation were also awarded […]
On Dec 5th, New Bern Chapter President, Navy Rear Admiral Jay DeLoach, (Retired), was inducted into the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2514 in New Bern. Post 2514 is proud to have Jay on board!
The Halifax Resolves Chapter, NC Sons of the American Revolution has selected an essay written by Taylor Dinota, a junior and AP History student at Nash Central HS, as the winner of this year’s contest. Ms. Dinota’s essay was entitled “The Life of Thomas Jefferson During and After the Revolutionary War”. The essay will now […]
Past Chapter President Rolf Maris (pictured on the far left with the drum) participated in the Color Guard on November 9 at the Major Benjamin May DAR Chapter House in Farmville, NC.
During the November meeting of the New Bern SAR Chapter, Gary Rigg, Director of Interpretive Programs for the Tryon Place in New Bern, provided a presentation and demonstration, on Revolutionary uniforms, various personal items and rifles, during this period. The presentation was in anticipation of the New Bern Chapter developing it’s own “Color Guard”. […]
On November 16, the New Bern Chapter inducted a new Compatriot Bruce Martin. His Patriot Ancestor was Richard Martin who enlisted in May 1777 at the age of 19 with the 4th regiment of the Maryland Continental Line. In September 1777, he was shot in the leg at the Battle of Brandywine Creek. He was […]
On November 18, the New Bern SAR Chapter awarded six Eagle Scout Recognition Certificates to the newly advanced Eagle Scouts of Troop 584. Troop 584 is under the leadership of Scoutmasters Paul McElearney and Kevin Helmick, a SAR Compatriot with the New Bern Chapter. Pictured from left to right are: Scoutmaster Paul McElearney who son […]
On November 9th, two local Veterans, met with the students at Bangert Elementary School in New Bern, to discuss Veterans Day and their experiences in the military. Gary Gillette (NC SAR New Bern Chapter Registrar), represented the Air Force, while Jay DeLoach, USN Rear Adm (retired) (NC SAR New Bern Chapter President), represented the Navy. […]