American Legion Post 543 will host the community's annual Memorial Day ceremony at 11:00 AM

American Legion Post 543 will host the community's annual Memorial Day ceremony at 11:00 AM on Monday, May 27, 2019 at the St. James Community Center, Southport, NC.  All local residents are invited. to attend. Colors will be presented by the Post Honor Guard, the National Anthem will be sung and a memorial wreath will be placed followed by Taps. Ms Lois Moore, will sing patriotic songs.

This year, the American Legion will perform the poignant POW/MIA Missing Man Table tableau as part of the larger ceremony.

John Muuss
St. .James resident

Lord Craven Chapter Colonial Dames 17th Century will be Saturday, May 18 at 11:30

The next meeting of the Lord Craven Chapter Colonial Dames 17th Century will be Saturday, May 18 at 11:30 at Carolina BBQ in Wilmington.  The program is one you will not want to miss.  The program, the Lost State, will be given by our own Nora Hickam.  After a brief business meeting, new officers for the 2019-2021 term will be installed.  I look forward to seeing everyone at
the meeting.

Pat Gooding
President

Photos From the Colonial Dames State Conference March 8-9, 2019

Brenda Hamilton State President 2017-2019, greeting members.

Registration Desk, Katherine Harmon, Diane Janis, Carol Borman

Colonial Dames XVIIC Plaque at the NC State Capital

The Pink Ladies--Pat Gooding, Brenda Hamilton & Jackie Reinhardt

Friday night 40's, 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's party

Memorial Service at Colonial Dames

Lunch table setting for new officers installed

Gift bags for all attendees to the conference

NC State Capital

Pat Gooding, Ruth-Anne Bolz, Carol Jutte, Pat dressed as pink lady and Carol 1967.

Charter for NC State CDXVIIC

Brooke Jackson, New President for 2-19-2021 for NC and Brenda Hamilton placing sash with Libby McAteer installing.

March 3rd is National Anthem Day

National Anthem Day

Date When Celebrated : Always March 3

Our National Anthem is The Star Spangled Banner. It was written by Francis Scott Key. He wrote the lyrics on September 14, 1814, during the Battle of Fort McHenry in the War of 1812. It was originally called “Defence of Fort McHenry”. There were many patriotic songs, and The Star Spangled Banner became another one of them, one that struck at the heart of Americans, and gained popularity over the years. But, for a long time, America did not have an official national anthem.

It wasn't until over 100 years later, that The Star Spangled Banner became our national anthem. On March 3, 1931, President Herbert Hoover signed a congressional resolution officially making “The Star Spangled Banner” the national anthem of the United States of America

On this special day, proudly fly the USA flag at your home and place of business. Take this as an opportunity to sing the National Anthem, or listen to it being sung. And, look for chances to show your patriotism.

Information taken from the internet.
Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images

Lord Craven Colonial Dames 17th Century February Meeting 2019

Lord Craven chapter having the group of "Cape Fear A Cappella" perform colonial songs and a sing along as their speaker.

Lord Craven Chapter, CDXVII Meeting is Scheduled for February 16, 2019

The February 16, 2019 meeting of Lord Craven Chapter, CDXVII will be held at
Carolina BBQ, 1602 College Rd., Wilmington at 11:30.  Doors will open at 11:00. Please feel free to come early to socialize.

The program, on Colonial Music, will be presented by Cape Fear A Capella Group, led by Jane Izod.

I look forward to seeing everybody there.
Linda Rivenbark
Vice-President

The Members of The Lord Craven Colonial Dames 17th Century Chapter Wish All Our Viewers and Members a Merry Christmas, a Happy Holiday and a Healthy Happy New Year too!