Eagle Scout Medal for winning essay

 

Eagle Scout Nathaniel received Eagle Scout Medal for his winning essay. Pictured with his father, Bob Waugh, Dr. Bill Bridgforth (compatriot), and Ben Stonecypher.

Meeting - Presidents Day Presentation - Feb 13, 2025 @ 6:00PM

 

Susan Kirby, wife of SAR member Stephen Kirby, and a DAR Member of the John Sevier - Sarah Hawkins Chapter will present a program on Presidential Graves. Susan and Steve Kirby have visited each grave from George Washington to George Bush. Through vacation pictures she will take us on a quick trip around the country to see the Presidents graves, their homes, some of their libraries and maybe an interesting fact or two.

"The Great Valley Road" Presentation by Rob Richmond

 

Kings Mountain Chapter member, Rob Richmond, gave a presentation to The State of Franklin DAR Chapter in Jonesborough, TN about "The Great Valley Road". Which is the present day Rt #1, and Interstate 81 running through Virginia. He also talked about the other Colonial roads running from north to south. The sign being displayed was on a busy intersection and was hit by a car. It was been repaired and re-welded. The sign will be put in a more secure location. The road mentioned actually ran through the town of Jonesborough, TN.

244th Anniversary of The Battle Of Cowan’s Ford in Huntersville, NC

 

President General Daryl Addington along with Rob Richmond, and Alan Bell attending the 244 Anniversary of The Battle Of Cowan’s Ford in Huntersville, NC.

Meeting - WWI Christmas Truce Between British and German Soldiers

 

Thomas Miller, History Professor at ETSU, receives a Certificate of Appreciation from Chapter President Ben Stonecypher for his presentation on the 1914 Christmas Truce between British and German soldiers. Photo by Tim Massey.

Wreaths of Remembrance - Andrew Johnson National Cemetery

 

Presentation of the Colors - LR: David Carr, Ben Stonecypher, Stephen B. Kirby and Robert Richmond. The National Anthem was lead by David Carr during the ceremony.

Sullivan County Veterans Park Dedication Ceremony

 

Dedication of "Soldiers and Patriots of the American Revolution 1775 - 1783" Monument. LR: David Carr, Ben Stonecypher, Tom Vaughn, Robert Waugh, John Neth, Robert Richmond and Stephen Kirby.

Veterans Day in Veterans Memorial Park Abingdon, VA

 

Virginia’s First Gold Star Families Marker to be dedicated. Guest speakers will be Lizzie Mann and Barbara Smith, Co-Chairs of the Abingdon Garden Club Gold Star Memorial Committee. Kings Mountain Chapter of the SAR participated in the ceremony to honor our Veterans and Gold Star Families.

Meeting - Steve Ricker - The March to Kings Mountain

Time:   Thursday, November 14 -  6:00pm
Place:   Depot Room inside Food City Market, 920 N. State of Franklin Road, Johnson City, TN
Program:  Steve Ricker, OVTA member and Historic Interpreter - The March to Kings Mountain
        
Dinner:  Thanksgiving Buffet - $20/person  (cash or CC) pay at the door

Please join us as we relive the March to Kings Mountain with Historian Steve Ricker 

Sullivan County Veterans Park to open with ceremony on Monday

 

The ceremony, hosted by the Battle of Blountville Civil War Military Park Association, will take place at 4 p.m. at the Heritage Tourism Information Center, also known as the "Old Sheriff's Home," at 1575 State Route 394 in Blountville.  One of the monuments to be dedicated was donated by the Kings Mountain Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution listing all of the Patriots of the Revolution from Sullivan County Tennessee.