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Holiday Teas and Friends

On Saturday, December 8, despite the rain and cold I attended my chapter’s Tea. Regent Jo Stroud prepared fun activities for us and we enjoyed visiting with each other. I finally had the chance to visit, however briefly, with my childhood friend Suzanne. I have...

Celebrating Christmas With The Ashley Center

Decorating the Ashley Center, which is a transitional facility for veterans in Wilmington, is my usual Holiday mood kickoff. It doesn’t feel like Christmas until we decorate for them. Stamp Defiance members have been decorating the Ashley Center since 2002....

Starting The Holiday Season

So sorry to be remiss. I had planned several entries for my return from Germany, but Florence changed those plans. Finally I see an opportunity to touch base with you.   On December 2, I joined Regent Gina Thompson and the members of the Wilmington Ladies Tea Walk...

Foscue Plantation House Decision

Dear North Carolina Daughters, As you may be aware, the State Society was given an opportunity to consider ownership of the Foscue Plantation House, a historic home and its adjacent property located in Jones County. For several months, leaders in both the Graham and...

James Gillespie Of County Monaghan, Ireland

The Battle of Elizabethtown and the Battle of Rockfish Chapters dedicated a NC Historical Marker honoring the Irish born Duplin County Revolutionary War patriot and US Senator the Honorable James Gillespie. I became aware of this outstanding patriot when I was...