1812 Marker
On Friday, January 8, 2016, Members of the Charles Gause 1812 Chapter and our State Historian, Faye Floyd commemorated the Battle of New Orleans by laying flowers at the War of 1812 Marker.
The ceremony was opened with a prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, a brief summary of NC in the War of 1812. General Gause President, Betsy Hamer placed the first flower on the 1812 marker and each member took turns placing a beautiful flower. Cindy Sellers, Registrar for 1812 rang a chime as each flower was place on the marker. Then, the Star Spangled Banner was sung by all present. After the ceremony all the members had a delicious lunch at The Pharmacy Restaurant in Southport, NC where we continued our celebration.
Faye Floyd, 1812 State Historian and Betsy Hamer 1812 General Gause President
Diane Price placing a flower on the 1812 marker.
Ann Boone placing a flower on the marker.
Photo taken prior to ceremony.
Diane Price provided information about our ancestors. She said, " We are here to honor those who gave us freedom in the past, to thank those who preserve it in the present and in hope that others will continue to do so in the future." Each member while placing a flower on the 1812 monument named their ancestor.
Ladies enjoying lunch at The Pharmacy Restaurant in Southport, NC
Welcome to Anne Boone, our newest member to 1812 with Betsy Hamer
Ladies getting ready to leave the Pharmacy Restaurant. The rain held out during the ceremony, but caught up with all of us after lunch.
Photos taken by 1812 member Phyllis Wilson
