Cape Fear Scottish Immigration Memorial Dedication held at Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson in Winabow

 

February 21st Lord Craven Colonial Dames Meeting - Photos of the Scottish Immigration Memorial

Catherine Fort is the president of the Scottish Society of Wilmington. Bob McLeod, the president of the CF Scottish Immigration Memorial Fund, was presented with a $2,000 check for the purchase of a paver with the inscription "In Memory of Our Colonial Ancestors The Lord Craven Chapter Wilmington, North Carolina The National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century." This paver has been placed around the the cairn that the two gentlemen below are leaning againt. 

A cairn is a human-made pile or stack of stones, often used as a memorial. Cairns have been used throughout history in many cultures and can be found in various locations around the world. They serve a practical purpose, like guiding travelers or marking a significant spot, but can also have a symbolic or ceremonial meaning. They are common in areas where there aren't obvious paths to help people find their way.

Information provided by the Brunswick Town website.

 

The memorial is placed at the Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site, overlooking the lower Cape Fear River and the docks the Scottish landed on.

This photo shows some Colonial Dames and 1812 members who attended the November 14, 2025, Cape Fear Scottish Immigration Memorial Dedication at Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson in Winnabow, NC.

Wreaths Across America Attended by Lord Craven Colonial Dames Members December 13, 2025.

Front row: Judy Caison, Rebecca DeSilva, Carole Weiss, Paula De Silva, and Caron Myers.

Back row: Carol Jutte, Rebecca Chipman, Pam Gordon, and Phyllis Wilson

 

 

                                           

This is the truck that brought all of the wreaths to Wilmington National Cemetery. Unfortunately, the large truck could not enter the cemetery.  So extra trucks and men were needed to help load them and bring all the wreaths to the cemetery by 12:30, so the wreath-laying ceremony would still be on time.

People are just beginning to lay the wreaths on the graves.

Carol Jutte at Wreaths Across America before everyone started to lay all the wreaths. Fortunately, all 5,172 wreaths were placed on the graves of Veterans, unless a Star of David is on the tombstone.

This is a photo of Carol Jutte in 2017 at Wreaths Across America. Look how beautiful the cemetery is with all the wreaths placed on the graves.

             Phyllis Wilson, WAA manager of four sponsorship groups. The Brunswick Town DAR Chapter, The US Daughters of 1812, The Lord Craven Colonial Dames Chapter, and The Daughters of Colonial America

Thank you, Alan P. Curtner, Webmaster & Road Captain CMA Knights of the Light, Wilmington, NC, for sharing some photos for our blog. Thank you, Caron Myers, Rebecca Chapman, and Keidra Koenig, 1812 member, for your photos. Other photos taken by blog manager Phyllis Wilson.

Wreaths Across America 2 for 1 Sale has a shorter time: December 13, 2025-December 31, 2025

 

Due to the short time left to order wreaths for the 2-for-1 sale, it is suggested that you order online or call the main number. 

www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/NC0008P

877-385-9504 Call Main Number or Wreaths Across America to order with a credit card. More info below this note.

Thanks.

Phyllis Wilson

par4wilson@gmail.com

Wilmington National Cemetery Will Receive 5,172 Wreaths for the Wreaths Across America Event on Saturday December 13th at 12:00

  

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.

Lord Craven November 15th Meeting

 

Photo taken during the Lord Craven meeting, which was held at Cambridge Village in Wilmington, NC.

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.

               These are the Christmas gifts for the VA patients. As you can see, our members have donated a variety of very nice gifts.

Veterans Day Ceremony on Tuesday, November 11, 2025

                                    

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.