The SAR MAGAZINE is the official quarterly publication of the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution published quarterly.
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Independence was written, declaring our independence from Great Britain. The ceremony was opened by 978-1-257-85577-3), by Compatriot Jeff Bright and historian Stewart Dunaway. The marker was unveiled May 19. Attending, above, from left, were NCSSAR President Glenn Sappie, Past President Steve Pittard, Ken Ingraham, Jeffery Bright, Holt Skinner, Stewart Dunaway and Dr. Samuel Powell. Owens House Wayside Sign Dedicated Approximately 50 people were on hand April 7 for the dedication of the wayside sign at the George Owens house, which was built in 1760 and is the oldest home in Historic Halifax. This wayside sign, explaining the his- tory of the building, was sponsored by the NCSSAR as part of its public out- reach and support of Historic Halifax. On hand for the dedication were Carl Burke of Historic Halifax; NCSSAR President Glenn Sappie; the combined NCSSAR Color Guard under the com- mand of retired U.S. Army Maj. Richard D. Bishop; and Ken Wilson, president of the Halifax Resolves Chapter, NCSSAR. 236th Anniversary Celebration of the Halifax Resolves The Halifax Resolves Chapter held a ceremony April 7 on the site of the Colonial Courthouse in Halifax cele- brating the 236th anniversary of the adoption of the Halifax Resolves. This document was adopted by the Provincial Congress on April 12, 1776, and was sent with the North Carolina representative to the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia for its consideration. The document was adopted by that body after a hearty second by the Virginia Colony. Within two months, the Declaration of Halifax Resolves Chapter President Ken Wilson and the invocation was given by Chapter Chaplain Rev. Duncan Jones. The Nash Central High School JROTC presented the colors assisted by the combined NCSSAR Color Guard. Gloria Goode sang the national anthem followed by Chapter Color Guard Commander R. Allen Brahin leading the gathering in the Pledge of Allegiance. Steve Avent, Halifax Resolves secretary-treasurer, led the SAR members in the SAR Pledge. NCSSAR President Glenn Sappie brought greetings from the NCSSAR. Wilson introduced the keynote speak- er, Gary Hackenburg, who was portray- ing Thomas Jefferson. Following the keynote speech, a wreath-laying cere- mony was conducted honoring all our patriot ancestors who fought for our freedom. Three NCSSAR officers and nine SAR chapters presented wreaths. Wreaths also were presented by five NCSDAR chapters and two NCSC.A.R. societies. Four veterans organizations and one Boy Scout Troop also partici- pated. In recognition of her outstanding service to and support of not only the Halifax Resolves Chapter, but also the NCSSAR and VASSAR, Stephanie Ann Brahin was awarded the prestigious SAR Martha Washington Medal. Certificates of Appreciation were given to the Nash Central High School JROTC, Gloria Goode and Gary Hackenburg. Following the SAR Recessional by Wilson and the retirement of the colors by the Nash Central High School Color Guard, Rev. Jones offered the benedic- tion. OHIO SOCIETY On April 6, the Marietta Chapter Halifax Resolves Chapter President Ken Wilson and NCSSAR President Glenn Sappie unveil the new wayside sign at the Owens House in Historic Halifax, N.C. OHSSAR conducted a flag-raising cere- mony at Start Westward Monument in Muskingum Park, Marietta, Ohio. The annual Chapter Flag Award was pre- sented to the Marietta Kiwanis Club and Kiwanis member Joe Grimm. The Kiwanians have purchased and maintained the six flags of the Northwest Territory states (Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota) and the U.S. flag for 25 years, starting in 1987 during the bicen- tennial for the Ordinance of 1787 and the founding of Marietta. In 2011 they also began a program to provide NW Territory and U.S. flags to the Campus Martius and Ohio River Museums in Marietta. This year marks the 224th birthday for Marietta, the first organized settle- ment in the Northwest Territory and 6$5 0$*$=,1(