Wreaths Across America 2013

Wilmington National Cemetery 12-14-13, 1233 wreaths were laid on graves.

 
                    With over 300 people at the ceremony.
 
                    Representing Commissioner Charles Gause Chapter:
                    Carol Jutte laying a wreath

Veteran Day November 11th

 Hundreds of patriotic supporters along with the Richard H. Stewart, Jr. American Legion Post 543 attended  a Veterans Day Program on Monday, November 11 at 3 p.m. at the St. James Veterans Memorial adjacent to the St. James Community Center(SJCC) in Southport, NC. There was a commemoration ceremony honoring all veterans, past and present. All communities in our area were invited  to join us in celebrating our veterans with great respect and admiration. The Colors were presented by the South Brunswick High School JROTC and our National Anthem and other patriotic selections were sung by the Sea Notes Choral Society. Speakers were  State Senator Bill Rabon and Congressman Mike McIntyre. Refreshments were served following the ceremony in the SJCC. 

Submitted by Joe Kennedy

resident of St. James Plantation

Southport, NC
This article appeared in the November 2013 issue of
 CAT-TALES Volume 20 Issue 11

October 12, 2013 1812 Meeting

Lisa English was the guest speaker at the October 5, 2012 Meeting  held at the Reserve Golf Club at St. James Plantation in Southport, NC. Lisa is a member of the Rockfish DAR Chapter. Lisa  presents workshops on how to fold The Pocket Flag. She folds these flags and they are given to active duty military when they leave on deployment. Lisa explained the Blue Star and Gold Star Banner Program and also a  special program related to honoring prisoners of war and those soldiers missing in action.Here is Lisa's contact information if you would like to have her give a workshop. llenglish@centurylink.net

910-289-4730

Barbara Lewis, regent of of the Rockfish DAR Chapter and guest at the 1812 meeting lights a candle in honor of the soldiers who were prisoners of war or missing in action.

Guest, Peggy Groce, 1812 members Nora Hickam and Bonnie Becmer at the October 1812 meeting held at St. James Plantation in Southport, NC.

         President, Maytu  Szalankiewicz announces award winners for the 2013 year of 1812.

Nora Hickam won
Battle of Lake Erie
stamps at the 1812
meeting.

Phyllis Wilson, blog manager and public relations chair, chats with Lisa English, our guest speaker at the 1812 meeting.

Maytu Szalankiewicz, President of our 1812 chapter was very pleased with the 1812 meeting which was held on October 5th at St. James Plantation. The next 1812 meeting will be in March 2014. 

The National Headquarters of National Society Unites States Daughters of 1812

The National Headquarters of National Society Unites States Daughters of 1812 is located in Washington D.C. This property has been placed on the National Register of historic places by the United States Department of the Interior in 1987. It was dedicated on April 7, 2002.

           The 1812 Society purchased the Queen Anne style home in 1928. It was built in 1884 by Rear Admiral John H. Upshur.  Dedicated members of the National Society United States Daughters of 1812 have donated historic artifacts, books for the library and other memorabilia. They have also the last seventy-five years collecting items of furniture to enhance the Queen Anne period furniture.

Commissioner Charles Gause No. 433 Chapter of US Daughters of 1812 have helped decorated the North Carolina room in the Queen Anne style.   

http://www.usdaughters1812.org/museum.html   Please view the National web site for more information about 1812 plus take a virtual tour of the building.

A Gift of Art

Herb Pritchard took an early retirement after a twenty-five year Federal career,  and went back to graduate school for three years to become a mental health professional.  He had a very life-enriching career working in mental health clinics, prisons, private practice and assisting victims of abuse here in Brunswick County. Since his latest retirement he has volunteered with Southport / Oak Island Counseling Service, Southport Elementary School kindergarten, hospice and Stephens Ministry.  His principle interests are relationships, painting, tending his garden and nurturing his soul. Herb is an artist and he has a devotion to paint oil portraits at no charge for families who have lost a loved one in our recent wars. He mails these free to any location in the USA.  All he needs is to receive a photo at hpritchard1@ec.rr.com. Here is a story link from an article about Herb that was posted a few years ago. http://www.starnewsonline.com/article/20101115/ARTICLES/101119772/0/search

     

Above are examples of two portraits that Herb painted for families

that lost a loved one.You can e-mail Herb and send him a photograph and provide your contact information. He is one special man giving 

a gift of the HART. 

Posted by Phyllis Wilson

Neighbor of Herb Pritchard

1812 Meeting on October 5th at 11:00

                            

The next 1812 meeting will be held on October 5, 2013 at 11:00 in Southport, NC at St. James Plantation in The Nicklaus Room.There will be five choices for lunch. Please decide ahead of time what you might like to order to speed things up. The choices for lunch are: You do not have to let Phyllis Wilson know you want for lunch. You can decide when you get to the meeting.

1. Broccoli Cheddar Quiche and house salad salad  $8.00
2. Chilled Salad Medley : Chicken and tuna salad served with fruit, banana nut bread, and poppy seed dressing  $9.00
3. Italian Panini: Capy, Proscuitto,  ham, Arugula, Tomato, Mozarella and pesto aioli $9.00
4. Half Club sandwich turkey, bacon, lettuce &; tomato; Cup of soup du jour $10.00
5. Margherita Pizza: tomato sauce, tomato, fresh mozzarella and fresh basil. $8.00

$1.95 charge for all non alcoholic beverages.  You can pay with cash or credit card. No checks.

Dress code: no denim; men need to wear a collared golf shirt

     ·      Please e-mail Phyllis Wilson at par4wilson@gmail.com to let her know you are coming and who will be riding with you. Please let her know before September 30, 2013.

   ·         You will need to stop at the entrance gate and get a pass for the day. Just tell them you are attending an 1812 meeting at The Reserve.

Directions: St. James Plantation is located on Rt. 211 in Southport, NC.  The entrance is across the street from the St. James Plantation Real Estate Office and the Community Center.

·         You will be on St. James Drive when you come in gate. Stay on St. James Drive until you see Ridge Crest Drive. You will make a rt. turn there. The speed limit is 30 mph, you will be on this road for about 5 minutes.

·         Make a left turn onto Wyndmere Drive. The speed limit is 25 mph. Stay on this road until you see the parking lots and large building on the left. That is the club house. Park your car anywhere you want near the club house. Go up the stairs to the porch and walk in to the greeting area. You will go to the end of the entrance way and make a rt. turn to The Nicholas Room. The bathrooms are across the hall.

Lisa English, DAR member  of the Rockfish Chapter presented workshops in all three locations at the Fall Forum and also during lunch each day gave a short talk about her project of folding pocket flags to give to the military men and women who are deployed.

September 28, 2013 1400 Museums Will Waive Admission Fees

CAROLINAS--SEPTEMBER 28, 2013-- On Saturday, more than 1400 museums across the country, including many throughout North and South Carolina, will waive admission for the ninth annual Museum Day Live!, hosted by Smithsonian Magazine. This deal includes free visits to botanical gardens, premier art galleries and local cultural institutions. The Museum Day Live! ticket is available to download here. Tickets are limited to one per household -- good for two people -- and must be presented upon entry for free admission. Some of the most popular local museums participating include: ·         Durham: Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University (reg. $5) ·         Charlotte: Carolina Aviation Museum (reg. $12)   ·         Myrtle Beach: Children’s Museum of South Carolina (reg. $8) ·         Charleston: Drayton Hall (reg. $18) ·         Columbia: South Carolina State Museum (reg. $7) For a complete list of participating museums, visit the Find a Museum page. Each ticket is valid for entry to one participating museum. If museums reach capacity, they have the right to limit the number of guests until space becomes available. Note: With this offer, fees charged for special exhibits and for parking still apply.

1812 State Council Meeting & Luncheon

Saturday, August 3, 2013 The 1812 State Council Meeting & Luncheon was held at the Woman's Club in High Point, NC. The Cherokees 1812 Chapter hosted the event. A big thank you goes to President Jane Thomas and her committee of helpers for this wonderful  afternoon.

Parliamentarian; Gwen Causey swore in the new State Officers for 1812 R to L:
President: Susan Stout-Pierce, V. P: Dianne Robinson, Chaplin: Eve Lantz, Treasurer: Elaine Baldasare, Registrar: Lisa Pomeranz, Corresponding Secretary: Laura Edwards, Librarian: Jane Thomas, and unable to attend the meeting were Curator: Joyce Holcomb, Recording Secretary: Pat Elsaesser, Historian: Susan Hadenchuk.

Ruth Verbunt, an 1812 re-enactor and also prospective 1812 member, gave her program, “The Exciting Life of a War of 1812 Re-enactor.”  She was entertaining and appropriately dressed for the year 1812. Verbunt talked about Jane Austen’s "Pride & Prejudice."

Honorary State President Carol Canales places a pin on the new 1812 State President, Susan Stout-Pierce

Parliamentarian, Gwen Causey, places a pin on Honorary State President Carol Canales.

L to R: 1812 State Scrapbook Chairman:Carol Jutte,  Honorary 1812 State President: Carol Canales, Commissioner Charles Gause Chapter President: Maytu Szalankiewicz and State Registrar: Lisa Pomeranz

1812 Luncheon/Meeting on August 3, 2013 at the Woman's Club in High Point, NC.

Thank Carol Jutte for taking such wonderful photographs at the meeting and providing all of the necessary information to blog manager,  Phyllis Wilson.

1812 Meeting June 1, 2013

Guest speaker Elaine Henson

The Commissioner Charles Gause No. 433 Chapter of the National Society of the US Daughters of 1812 held their meeting/luncheon on June 1, 2013 at the Cape Fear National Golf Club located in Brunswick Forest. Elaine Henson gave an informative presentation using postcards, on bathing styles of the late 19th and early 20th Centuries.  

Contact information : skipelainehenson@aol.com

Nora Hickam former President and
Mary Whittaker, current
President of 1812

                                                   

State Council Meeting & Luncheon - August 3, 2013

Save the Date

Saturday - August 3, 2013

State Council Meeting & Luncheon

Woman's Club in High Point

Host Chapter: The Cherokees

The state council meeting of 1812 is fast

approaching.

If you are planning to attend the

meeting, please fill out the registration

form and make your reservation NOW.   

A reply letting me know the "check is in

the mail" will be appreciated. janethomas1@triad.rr.com

We hope your schedule will allow you to

attend.  

Jane Thomas

1812 President of Cherokee Chapter

Registration Form

Name: ____________________________

Telephone: _________ Email: ____________

Address: ____________________________

____________________________

Chapter: ____________________________

Check any that apply:

Honorary National Vice-President ___ Honorary National Officer ___ Honorary State President ___ National Chairman ___

State Officer ___ State Chairman ___ Chapter President ___ Member ___ New Member ___ Junior Member ___

New Junior Member ___ Page ___ Guest ___

Registration fee (which includes coffee, juice, Danish and luncheon) $22

Checks payable to Jane Thomas

Send to: Jane Thomas

1700 Leslie Road

Greensboro, NC 27408-3618

Deadline: July 24th

June 1st 1812 Meeting

The Commissioner Charles Gause NO. 433 Chapter of The National Society of the United States Daughter of 1812 will hold the June 1, 2013 meeting at 10:00 - 12:30 at the Cape Fear National at Brunswick Forest, 1281 Cape Fear National Drive, Leland, NC . The guest speaker is Elaine Henson, who will give a presentation using postcards on bathing styles of the late 19th and early 20th Centuries.  She has many postcards on the original Lumina Station on Wrightsville Beach and of historic events that took place there.

If using GPS:

To the Brunswick Forest entrance:  1007 Evangeline Dr. .Leland, NC 28451

Then see below from entrance of Brunswick Forest

Directions to the Cape Fear National Clubhouse from Brunswick Forest entrance (~5 minutes from entrance of Brunswick Forest to the golf course)

IF HEADING NORTH on HWY 17, Take a RIGHT into Brunswick Forest entrance when you see the Port City Java and CVS on your RIGHT, a RIGHT when you see the Brunswick Forest Billboard with arrow pointing RIGHT

IF DRIVING SOUTH on HWY 17, Take a LEFT into Brunswick Forest ½ mile after you pass the Wal-Mart on your left hand side.  Take a LEFT when you see the Brunswick Forest Billboard with an arrow pointing LEFT

Turn into Brunswick Forest onto BRUNSWICK FOREST PKWY ….. Drive 0.6 miles

At the Intersection DO NOT TURN LEFT, but CONTINUE STRAIGHT….drive ~ 1 mile

You will be on an “undeveloped” road but continue straight until you reach a DEAD END

Take a LEFT at the DEAD END…drive approx 1 /2 mile

1812 JROTC Recipients

Brianna Mokma, Battalion Executive Officer and Carol Jutte, 1812 Chairman for Schools

West Brunswick JROTC held its annual Awards Ceremony on March 28, 2013 at 6:00 pm in the school gym. This year's Order of 1812 recipient is Brianna Mokma. 

Brianna is an eleventh grade student, and a member of the JROTC academic team, school cross country, and soccer teams. Additionally, she is a member of the National Honor Society and DECA. After graduating from college, Brianna plans to seek employment as a communications specialist. She is currently the Battalion Executive Officer.  

1812 member, Carol Jutte of The Commissioner Charles Gause No. 433 Chapter of the National Society of The United States Daughter of 1812 presented a JROTC certificate, medal and fifty dollars.

West Brunswick High School

C/LTC Brianna Mokma at the Awards Night at the West Brunswick High School on March 28^th

Commander Samuel Alano at JROTC Awards Night

Pictures were taken by 1812 member Pat Elsaesser.
Information provided by 1812 member Carol Jutte
and Commander Samuel Alano.
Awards program was held April 23, 2013 at 7:00 pm at the Football field, North Brunswick High School, Leland, NC

West Brunswick High School Presents JROTC Award on April 23, 2012 at the high school.

Award went to C/CPT Brea Weaver, Scorpion Battalion, from the Daughters of 1812. 
Her commander is: Senior Army Instructor, LeeRoy P. Hanna, Jr., LTC (Ret), US Army. 

“North Carolina’s Role in the War of 1812”

 North Carolina Military Historical Society 

The annual symposium and general membership meeting of the “North Carolina Military Historical Society” is scheduled for Saturday, May 11, 2013 in Raleigh, in the Long Leaf Pine Room of the North Carolina Museum of History.  The symposium is free of charge to any who wish to attend, and no prior registration is required unless you wish to reserve a $5.00 sub-sandwich lunch.  Meals will only be available for those who reserve one no later than Monday, May 1st by emailing the Society at ncmilhistsoc@yahoo.com, or calling the Society President at (910) 897-7968.  Meals will be payable at registration. 

The theme of this year’s symposium is “North Carolina’s Role in the War of 1812.”  The meeting will last from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. and feature four outstanding speakers offering presentations on various aspects of our state's participation in our “Second War for Independence.”  Free parking is plentiful and adjacent to the museum.

Though North Carolina did not play as extensive a role in the war as some other states, her contribution was significant none the less.  Mr. Jeff Bockert, East Region Supervisor for the North Carolina Division of State Historic Sites based in Kinston, N.C., will speak on the role of the state’s militia, as well as North Carolinians in the regular Army.  Major Bruce Daws, Commander of the Fayetteville Independent Light Infantry, North Carolina’s oldest militia organization, will discuss the martial activities of the FILI between 1812 and 1815.  The war at sea will be covered by two well qualified speakers.   Mr. Jim Greathouse, historian with the Fayetteville Area Transportation and Local History Museum, will outline Tar Heel coastal defense efforts, including the construction of the United States schooner “Alligator” (Gunboat #166); and, Mr. Andrew Duppstadt, Assistant Curator of Education with the North Carolina Division of Historic Sites, will offer a presentation on the war at sea through the services of North Carolinians Captain Otway Burns, a privateer and his ship the “Snap Dragon,” and Captain Johnston Blakeley of the United States Navy and his ship the WASP.

Living historians will be on hand displaying the uniforms, weapons and accoutrements of the War of 1812, and to discuss the life of the common soldier and tactics of the day. 

Several potential lunch-time or post-symposium activities are available.  Attendees may take a self-guided tour of the North Carolina Museum of History’s new Chronology exhibit and its permanent North Carolina military history gallery, “A Call to Arms,” on the third floor.   Adjacent to the museum is the North Carolina Museum of Natural Science, and a block away is the State Archives of North Carolina for those interested in historical or genealogical research.  North Carolina’s 1840 Capitol Building stands just across the street from the Museum of History.

The Society will sponsor raffles throughout the day for donated items.  Funds generated from the sale of raffle tickets help defray the cost of the symposium, publication of the Society’s semi-annual magazine “Recall,” and support the Society’s own “North Carolina Military History Museum” at Kure Beach, North Carolina.  Donations for the raffle are greatly appreciated and may include books, magazines, prints, figures, uniforms, artifacts, and like items. If you have items you wish to donate they may be hand-carried to the meeting or mailed to the North Carolina Military Historical Society, c/o Sion H. Harrington III, 503 South 11^th Street, Erwin, North Carolina 28339-2715.  Questions regarding potential donation items may be directed to the Society via email at ncmilhistsoc@yahoo.com, or by calling (910) 897-7968.

A meeting of the Society’s Board of Directors will follow the close of the symposium.

The North Carolina Military Historical Society cordially invites you to learn about “North Carolina’s Role in the War of 1812.”  Mark your calendar and join us for a day of interesting speakers, fascinating information, and good fellowship!

Jeff Bockert

   

Jeff Bockert currently serves as the East Region Supervisor for the North Carolina Division of State Historic Sites based in Kinston, N.C. Jeff also currently serves on the N.C. Civil War Sesquicentennial Committee as well as the N.C. War of 1812 Bicentennial Committee. Jeff has worked in the historic site and museum field for almost twenty years. Prior to arriving in Kinston, he served as the Civil War Specialist for N.C. Department of Cultural Resources. Jeff’s previous work experience includes managing the President James K. Polk Birthplace, Associate Curator on the Battleship North Carolina and work at the National Archives in Washington, DC. He has also worked as a college history instructor and is the author of several works on presidential and military history. He has been published in works such as White House Studies and Public Historian.  Jeff received both his undergraduate degree in American History and his master’s degree in European History from UNC-Wilmington.

Major Bruce J. Daws

A former Covert Narcotics Agent in the United States Army and Technical Services Division Commander with the Fayetteville Police Department, Bruce is the Historic Properties Manager for the City of Fayetteville and serves as Curator of the Fayetteville Area Transportation and Local History Museum.  Major Daws, as Bruce is better known, is a renowned local historian, tour guide, and former United States Army officer.  He has served as commander of the Fayetteville Independent Light Infantry, a position of honor to which he has been continuously elected by the membership, since 1984.  In addition, he has served on various boards and commissions throughout his distinguished career. 

Andrew Duppstadt

Andrew Duppstadt is the Assistant Curator of Education for the North Carolina Division of State Historic Sites.  He has a BA in history and an MA in public history from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, where he served as Teaching Assistant to renowned Civil War historian Chris Fonvielle.  Previously, he has worked at the CSS Neuse State Historic Site, Fort Fisher State Historic Site, Tryon Palace Historic Sites and Gardens, and the Carteret County Historical Society.

Andrew also serves as an Adjunct Instructor of History at UNC-Pembroke, Coastal Carolina Community College, and Craven Community College.  He is a founding member and President of a living history group called the Carolina Living History Guild.  Andrew currently lives in Kinston, NC.

 

Jim Greathouse

A Senior Museum Specialist with the Fayetteville Area Transportation and Local History Museum, New Orleans native Jim Greathouse is a 21-year veteran of the United States Air Force and graduate of Methodist University.  In addition, he serves as the Historic Properties Coordinator for the City of Fayetteville, North Carolina.  Jim helps oversee and is responsible for the historical content of exhibit panels and educational programming at two museums, the North Carolina Veteran’s Park, and several historic buildings.  He is a member of the North Carolina War of 1812 Bicentennial Committee and co-chairs the Living History sub-committee and sits on the Exhibits, Coastal Conference, and the Events and Programs sub-committees.  An educator and historian, Jim is currently researching the history of the U.S. Schooner Alligator, a Jeffersonian gunboat that saw active service in both North and South Carolina waters during the War of 1812.  He hopes to have the research published during the bicentennial.  Married to Leisa Greathouse, the Curator of Education at the Museum of the Cape Fear, Jim has used their love of sailing and maritime history as a naval living historian and member of the Carolina Living History Guild where he educates the public on aspects of life at sea during the Age of Sail.   He demonstrates the art of navigation to visitors at various programs around the State of North Carolina.

State President Carol Canales Attends Daughters of 1812 Meeting

Christy Norris, President Carol Chapuis Canales, Afton Norris Kinkaid and re-enactor  Ruth Verbunt

     The February meeting of the Cherokee Chapter, Daughters of 1812, met in Raleigh at the State University Club. Special guest was State President Carol Chapuis Canales from Sunset Beach who brought greetings to the members from the State Society. Attending with the State President were her daughter Christy Norris and granddaughter Afton Norris Kinkaid, both from Raleigh.

     It was announced that plans are in the works for two grave markings for the 1812 ancestors of chapter president Jane Thomas and member Paula Weller as this year’s project for the celebration of the Bicentennial of the War of 1812. Jefferson, South Carolina, is the location of the grave of Michael Miller, Mrs. Thomas’s ancestor who fought in the war. Mrs. Weller’s ancestor is Dolly Graves Kivett , who was the daughter of  a participant in the war and  is buried in Randolph County. The second part of the project included donations to the Star Spangled Banner Flag House and Fort McHenry, both of which are located in Baltimore Maryland.

     A special invitation to visit the Greensboro Historical Museum any time between March 26^th and June 16^th to see the exhibit “Draped In Legend: A Velvet Dress, A Carriage Trunk, And A First Lady” was issued by Jane Thomas. Members were reminded that the chapter had made a monetary donation to the museum for the restoration of the trunk and that this will be the final time Dolley Madison’s red velvet dress will ever be displayed. The dress has just returned to the museum from Washington, DC, where it had been on loan to the Smithsonian.

     The highlight of the meeting was talented 1812 re-enactor Ruth Verbunt from Oak Ridge, who kept the audience spellbound with her power point presentation of her escapades as a participant in many 1812 Bicentennial celebrations around the state and country, bemoaning the fact that rarely were women included in the parades. Dressed in the costume of the period she looked as if she had stepped out of a Jane Austen novel. Ruth and her husband Frans founded The Regency Assembly of North Carolina and she shared her secrets about making period costumes and hats. Ruth urged all members to continue keeping this important era in our nation’s history alive even after these three years of celebrating the War of 1812’s Bicentennial. Her program also included details of the Jane Austen Society of North America.  

Members of the Cherokee 1812 Chapter with re-enactor Ruth Berbunt in the blue dress. President Jane Thomas in the yellow and black, second from left.