.JPEG)
Thank you for your support in ordering wreaths for Wreaths Across America. We have reached our quota of 5,172 wreaths, so that a wreath will be placed on the grave of every Veteran. Be sure to come to the Wreath Laying Event on December 13, which starts at 12:00. At 12:30, all the participants will be able to take wreaths and lay them on the graves. The address for the Wilmington National Cemetery is: 2011 Market Street, Wilmington, NC. The church on Market Street in Wilmington, NC, that permits free parking for Wreaths Across America attendees is Temple Baptist Church. It is located at 1801 Market Street, two blocks from the cemetery. If you have any questions, contact Phyllis Wilson at par4wilson@gmail.com. Phyllis assists four sponsorship groups for Wreaths Across America: The Brunswick Town Daughters of the American Revolution, the Comm. Charles Gause Chapter US Daughters of 1812, the Lord Craven 17th Century Colonial Dames, and the Daughters of the American Colonists.
The guest speaker was Dr. David Houpt, Associate Professor of History from UNCW. He spoke about the Regulator Rebellion in NC as a precursor to the American Revolution.
The Richard H. Stewart, Jr. American Legion Post 543 will host its annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at the Homer E. Wright Event Center on Route 211 in St. James. The ceremony will begin promptly at 11:00 a.m.
The program will include the presentation of colors, patriotic music, and recognition of veterans by branch of service. This year’s keynote speaker is Dr. Keith Castille, who served more than 28 years in the United States Air Force, rising to the highest enlisted grade of Chief Master Sergeant. His final active-duty assignment was as Senior Enlisted Leader, Office of the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, at the Pentagon. Following retirement, Dr. Castille settled in Richmond, Virginia, where he is co-owner of C2H, LLC and serves as an independent consultant specializing in force development, policy implementation, and business solutions.
This event is open to the public, and all veterans and community members are warmly invited to attend as we come together to honor those who have served our nation in uniform.
This photo was taken at our September 20, 2025, Lord Craven Colonial Dames meeting.
https://historicsites.nc.gov/all-sites/brunswick-town-fort-anderson Go to the Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson
website for all current events and information.
This lady ran the general store out of her large tent. You could actually purchase items from the store, and yes, you could use a credit card.
Clubs & Societies The State Port Pilot, Southport, NC, Wednesday, August 20, 2025 — 9B
Colonial Dames welcomes 2025-2027 officers
The following members of the Lord Craven Chapter Colonial Dames XVII Century have been selected for the 2025-2027 term of office: Jane Johnson, President; Suzanne Palmer, Vice-President; Waydell Bicking, Chaplain; Cindy Sellers, Treasurer; Karen Maddry, Recording Secretary; Linda Dail, Corresponding Secretary; Martha Blacher, Historian and Librarian; and Carol Jutte, Registrar. The Lord Craven Colonial Dames look forward to the contributions and leadership of their new officers during the upcoming term as they continue to preserve and celebrate their heritage. The National Society North Carolina Colonial Dames 17th Century Lord Craven Chapter has been active in the Lower Cape Fear since 1961. Programs highlight colonial heritage, research and records. Members are lineal blood descendants of an ancestor who lived and served in one of the original 13 colonies before 1701. The chapter meets on the third Saturday of September, November, February, and May. For locations and dates of meetings, contact the Registrar Carol Jutte at ctidewater@ hotmail.com or the President Jane Johnson at jjatbhi@bellsouth.net. Visit http://thelordcravenc
