The Battle of New Orleans

 

 

 

 

 THE BATTLE OF NEW ORLEANS

 

You are invited to a ceremony

To Commemorate the Battle of New Orleans.

The Commissioner Charles Gause Chapter USD 1812

Will lay flowers at the War of 1812 Marker

On the lawn of Fort Johnston in Southport

At 11:00 a.m. Friday January 8, 2016

Lunch is being arranged

Please RSVP to charlesgausechapter1812@aol.com by Tuesday January 5

WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA

Commissioner Charles Gause Chapter NSUS Daughters of 1812 (NC0025P)

 Wreaths Across America website address: www.wreathsacrossamerica.org

 REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.

Welcome to Commissioner Charles Gause Chapter NSUS Daughters of 1812’s Wreaths Across America Page. Please help our group raise funds by clicking one of the red "Donate" button to sponsor wreaths to be placed at one of the locations listed below. . . It is easy!

If you’d prefer to donate via a specific member of Commissioner Charles Gause Chapter NSUS Daughters of 1812, find the member’s name below and click the “Donate” button next to their name.

If you would like to volunteer to participate in the wreath laying ceremony, please click the “View” button next to the cemetery name below. Thank you so much for supporting Commissioner Charles Gause Chapter NSUS Daughters of 1812 and Wreaths Across America!

Information taken from the Wreaths Across America website.

Contact Fran Carlsen, Wreaths Across America chair at darfran@earthlink.net if you have any questions.

2,240 wreaths will be placed on graves on December 12th at the Wilmington National Cemetery in Wilmington, NC.  This activity brings attention to the brave men and women who have served our country through many wars.

The Wreaths Across America is held annually on the second Saturday of December. Wreaths Across America would not be successful without the help of the volunteers, many active organizations and the generosity of the trucking industry. The program is held at:

Wilmington National Cemetery

2011 Market Street

Wilmington, NC 28403

Date: December 12, 2015

Time: 12 Noon E.S.T.

Carol Canales - presents pocket flags to soldiers

Carol Canales,Honorary Past State President of 1812 has always wanted to be able to present these tiny pocket flags to men and women she would meet at a variety of events or at the airport when she was traveling. 

Daughters of 1812 Pay Tribute to our Patriots

The Commissioner Charles Gause No. 433 Chapter National Society of the Daughters of 1812 held its October meeting on Saturday, October 31 at 10:30am at St. James Parish. Mrs. Virginia Callaway, guest speaker, was  vivacious, entertaining and passionate in reference to the cemetery "occupants."  Mrs. Callaway presented a program about the history of the church cemetery, which has been in use since the 1700’s.  Five soldiers of 1812 and over 150 Continental Soldiers are buried in the St. James Cemetery. Ladies of the Commissioner Charles Gause No. 433 Chapter of the US Daughters of 1812 placed carnations on the grave sites of the Patriots of 1812 as Mrs.Callaway introduced them and presented a brief synopsis of their lives and service.

Hostess, Mrs. Virginia Callaway 

Our members enjoyed a beautiful day at St. James Parish

Our tribute to the Patriots of 1812

Betsy Hamer, President

1812 Member Kay Kye Receives "National 1812" Award

Kay Kye, a member of the chapter, received the "National 1812" award.  Kay is a 
Brunswick County resident.
This award was presented August 1, 2015, 
at the NCSU Faculty Club in Raleigh.
Betsy Hardison Hamer, accepted the 
award for Kay and recently presented 
it to her at her home in Winnabow.

Kay Kye accepting her award

St. James Episcopal Church Graveyard

1812 OCTOBER MEETING ~ SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3rd

The Charles Gause Chapter USD1812 will meet Saturday, October 3, 2015 at St. James Episcopal Church, 25 South 3rd Street in Wilmington, NC.  We will gather at 10:30 at the Vestry Door under the Cloister.  Daughter Susan DeGroote will be on hand to direct us.  We will have an opportunity to see the painting of Christ found in the captain's cabin on the La Fortuna by scavengers after the ship went down.  The painting by Spanish artist Franciso Pacheco, and named Ecce Homo, Latin for Behold the Man was given to St. James Espiscopal Church in 1751.  Our guide and speaker, Virginia Callaway will talk on the history of the Saint James Graveyard that includes grave of War of 1812 casualties and veterans.  The mother of Johnstone Blakely is also buried there.  We will place flowers on those graves.
Parking is available on the street or nearby.  Some business lots may be available if they are closed on Saturdays.  Please bring your copy of the 2015-2016 budget which was emailed to members.