The Lord Craven Chapter Colonial Dames 17th Century met at 11:30 a.m. November 16th at Carolina BBQ, in Wilmington, NC Jim McKee, Site Manager for Brunswick Town State Historic Site, spoke on the “Early Development of Cape Fear.”

L to R President, Cindy Sellers, and Vice-President Diane Price. Diane introduced Jim McKee, the guest speaker for the Lord Craven meeting.

Jim McKee was born in Wake Forest, NC and grew up in Virginia and Clinton, NC. He has a degree in US Military and Public History. After a few years as a ranger/interpreter and Spotsylvania/Fredericksburg National Military Park, he moved to Southport, more than twenty-five years ago. The same year they replace the trees at City Hall, Jim spotted a brick wall in one of the holes. That discovery was just the beginning of his discoveries and involvement in the area.

For the past twenty years, he has been the site manager for Fort Anderson"Brunswick Town. Not sure which he would like most - transporting back in time to when the sites were populated and important or living there full time. In the past few years, he has guided the recovery following two hurricanes, a break-in and robbery, and a fire.
Jim is always an entertaining, educational and enthusiastic speaker. 
This information was provided by Vice-President, Diane Price when she introduced Jim to the ladies at the meeting.

Jane Johnson points to the early north-south roads in Colonial Eastern North Carolina.  The King’s Highway was commissioned by King Charles II in 1650 to run from Boston to Charleston. Today Hwy 17 follows along the same route.  The Fall Line Road branched off the King’s Highway and ran on the west side of the geological Fall Line which separates the Coast Plains from Piedmont. It ran from Fredericksburg VA to Augusta GA.

Chapter Scholarship Chair, Rhonda Florian spoke about National Scholarships that are available for students. If you visit the online Colonial Dames yearbook pages 6 and 7 have more information about the scholarship. Contact Rhonda at floriange13@me.com for more information.

Ruth-Anne Bolz holds up the paperweight with the Lord Craven insignia on it for all to view. Ruth-Anne is servings as State Registrar and State Membership positions for Colonial Dames.

Wreaths Across America....Dec. 14th at 12:00

at Wilmington National Cemetery

  REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.

Welcome to the Lord Craven Chapter Colonial Dames XVII Century (NC0008P)'s Wreaths Across America Page.

On Saturday, December 14, 2019, at 12:00 PM, Lord Craven Chapter Colonial Dames XVII Century (NC0008P) will be helping Wilmington National Cemetery to Remember and Honor our veterans by laying Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes.

Please help us honor and remember as many fallen heroes as possible by sponsoring remembrance wreaths, volunteering on Wreaths Day, or inviting your family and friends to attend with you.
Thank you so much for supporting the Lord Craven Chapter Colonial Dames XVII Century (NC0008P) and Wreaths Across America! Our chapter has sponsored 25 wreaths so far for Wreaths Across America. The deadline to get orders mailed is the end of November. December 2nd is the absolute last day you can call in a wreath order. Let's all buy a wreath.

Fran Carlsen is the Wreaths Across America Chair. Vist the TAB at the top of this blog for additional information on how to order a wreath. There is a website that will take you directly to order a wreath through our chapter to make it easeir. There is also a phone number to order directly. You will need the Locator # NC0008P and location is Wilmington National Cemetery.

Roll Call Continues for Brunswick County WWI Veteran November 11th - Veteran's Day!

On Monday, November 11th, Veterans Day, the Roll Call   It will once again be held beside the 1918 Rifle Range Memorial at 11:00.  The event is sponsored jointly by the Brunswick Town Chapter NSDAR and the Friends of Fort Caswell Rifle Range.  The Southport Historical Society Firing Crew will fire, Thor in commemoration of the veterans' service.  Gwen Causey, locally known for her historic focus and knowledge of Brunswick County, will speak on, ‘Brunswick County, 1900-1921The public is welcome.  Please bring a folding chair and be sure to park in condo parking lots and not on the roadside for safety sake.  

Thank you

Norma Eckard

                                             WWI Rifle Range after it has been refurbished

Group gathered at the WWI Rifle Range as Caswell Beach, NC waiting to honor the 724 men and one women nurse that served in WWI from Brunswick County.

                                 Norma Eckard presenting the WWI Rifle Range monument.

The Lord Craven Chapter Colonial Dames 17th Century President Cindy Sellers at a  Roll Call Event at Caswell Beach WWI Rifle Range.