It is perhaps the best known signature in American history. As president of the Continental Congress, John Hancock is credited as the first signer of the Declaration of Independence. According to legend, Hancock boldly inscribed his name so the English king would not need glasses to read it. In this, the 87th in our series of articles from the SAR & DAR leading up to the celebration of America's 250th birthday in 2026, Jennifer Baker tells more about this important figure in the American Revolution. Monday, May 29, 2023
The gala is co-hosted by the Jacob Forney Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Catawba Valley Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution. Thursday, May 25, 2023
Lincoln Landmarks is presenting its inaugural “Home and Garden Weekend,” this weekend. It will be held April 28 and 29 (this Friday and Saturday), 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Organizers state that plans are afoot to make the event an annual one. It will feature historic homes and gardens of both Lincoln and Mecklenburg counties. Thursday, April 27, 2023
After Samuel Adamslost his money, his father made him a partner in the family's malthouse, and many Americans today know his name for that of a brand of beer. In this, the 86th in our series of articles from the SAR & DAR leading up to the celebration of America's 250th birthday in 2026, Jennifer Baker tells more about this important figure in the American Revolution. (1 comments) Saturday, April 22, 2023
There are two dates on the North Carolina state flag and the state seal. One of those is the date of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence. Although widely celebrated, that declaration has become widely discredited by historians. The other, the Halifax Resolves, is historically accurate. Monday, April 17, 2023
In this, the 84th in our series of articles from the SAR & DAR leading up to the celebration of America's 250th birthday in 2026, Jennifer Baker tells about one of our Easter traditions and about how the day was celebrated before the American Revolution. There's also a short sidebar about how North Carolina once celebrated Easter Monday instead of Good Friday. Sunday, April 9, 2023
Just as February was Black History Month, March is Women's History Month. Women played important and varied roles in America's War for Independence. In this, the 82nd in our series of articles from the SAR & DAR leading up to the celebration of America's 250th birthday in 2026, Jennifer Baker tells about what two women--one of whom was a woman of color and the other a Native American--did in the cause of the Revolution. Saturday, March 18, 2023
February was Black History Month, which has been celebrated for 53 years; March has been celebrated as Women's History Month since 1987. This week, Jennifer Baker is sharing two stories about women of color who were a part of the American war for independence. Saturday, March 11, 2023
Historian Richard Eller will address the group. His topic is: “Before There Was COVID, There Was Polio.” The meeting is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. Friday, March 10, 2023
