A Visit With The District III Daughters
On January 10th, I traveled to Rockingham, home of the General Henry William Harrington Chapter, Mary Bowles Regent, and joined them as they hosted the District III Symposium. These chapter members always outdo themselves with food and decorations, and...
Rain, Wreaths, And Freedom
Leaving Raleigh on December 14th, in rain and again with snow piled on the roadside, I traveled to Elizabeth Graham's Asheville mountain house. After a delicious dinner with Elizabeth and Mary Tatum, we slept soundly. I appreciate Elizabeth's continued generous...
Snowy Visit To The Elizabeth Maxwell Steele Chapter
Driving from Raleigh to Salisbury proved to be an adventure on December 12th. Snow was piled up on the medians and roadsides: fortunately the highway itself was clear. Exiting was not an option in most areas. Other than dodging sheets of ice and snow flying off of...
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 missed...
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. HODARS are...
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...
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...
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...
Celebrating Our Citizenship On Independence Day
Yesterday I attended the Southport Naturalization ceremony at their July Fourth Festival where the Brunswick Town Chapter members host the registration prior to this event and a reception afterwards. For a second time I had the privilege of shaking hands...
When Carole Met Sallie Or The Reluctant Member
I met Sallie Colvin McClintock when I followed her as the Old New Hanover Genealogical Society Secretary. She had been a high school business teacher and was the most organized person I have ever known, so following her in an office was a pleasure. My...
Carole Weiss, State Regent
