On July 28th, the New Bern Chapter of the North Carolina Sons of the American Revolution (NCSAR), presented an American Flag certificate to the Cotton Funeral Home in New Bern. The SAR Flag Certificate is presented to organizations and businesses, in recognition of their “Exemplary Patriotism in displaying the Flag of the United States of […]
Due to concerns relating to COVID-19 issues, the NCSAR, New Bern Chapter, has decided to cancel the 246th Anniversary Observance of the New Bern Resolves 1st North Carolina Provencal Congress event, which was scheduled for 29 August 2020. The event has been tentatively rescheduled for, 28 August 2021. Additional details regarding the event will be […]
A small group of veterans assembled at the Veterans Memorial in Cedarwood Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids to remember the veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice for their nation. Halifax Resolves chapter Compatriots Ken Wilson and J. Rives “Judge” Manning were in attendance. Compatriot Wilson assisted in the folding of the flag and presented the chapter […]
The Halifax Resolves Chapter of the NC Sons of the American Revolution recently announced the winner of the American History Poster Contest. This year’s topic was an event immediately preceding, during or immediately following the American Revolution. There were 148 entries from 3 elementary schools. The winner was Emersyn Boerner, a 5th grade student from […]
The Halifax Resolves Chapter NC Sons of the American Revolution recently conducted its Americanism Brochure contest with middle school Social Studies students. Students were given a choice of five topics: The Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, the Bill of Rights and the Federalist Papers. The content of the brochure had to […]
On March 11, New Bern Chapter President Jay DeLoach, visited Mrs. Kimberly Cromer’s 3rd grade class at AH Bangert Elementary School. Dressed as Captain John Paul Jones, he had a very lively interactive discussion with the students on the Boston Massacre, George Washington, John Paul Jones, and other American Revolution stories. Mrs. Cromer was the […]
On February 14, members of the New Bern Chapter Color Guard performed a Flag ceremony for a new home dedication for Habitat for Humanity at 1205 Church Street in New Bern. Pictured from left to right are: Lee Purcell, Alden Hobbs, Rolf Maris, Bob Ainsley, and Jay DeLoach. Chapter member Ed Perkins was the photographer.
On the morning of February 1, New Bern Chapter Vice President Bob Ainsley, participated in the Color Guard for the Battle of Cowan’s Ford Commemoration in Huntersville, NC. Later that afternoon, at the NC SAR Winter Board of Managers meeting, NC SAR State President Jim Becker (right), presented a check for $100 to Bob Ainsley […]
Members of the General George Washington chapter color guard participated in SAR national and local events in January, February and March in support of Society and Compatriots.
New Bern Chapter members (L to R) Bob Rigg, Bob Ainsley, Ed Perkins, Bob Shuck and Rolf Maris participated in the Isaac Carter Chapter Grave Marking for Compatriot Charles Earl Carter on Saturday, 7 March 2020 at the Carter Family Cemetery in Harlowe, NC.
On Saturday 22nd, the New Bern Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, celebrated George Washington’s birthday at the New Bern Country Club, with a social time, dinner, educational presentation by Judge Ken McCotter, and door prizes. This year there were 54 attendees, 14 more than last year, with a number of new faces, […]
Five members of the New Bern Chapter of the NC Sons of the American Revolution attended the 244th Anniversary of the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge on February 22 in Currie, NC. Ken McCotter was an Honorary Vice President of the Moores Creek National Battlefield Association representing Craven County…one of the 12 NC counties who […]
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.