Coverage of the May 5th Rededication of Alfred Moore's Grave and Wreath-Laying Ceremony at Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson

The Alfred Moore Chapter, National Society-Daughters of the American Revolution, held a special rededication of a grave and wreath-laying ceremony on Saturday, May 5 to honor the Honorable Alfred Moore at Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson.  Alfred Moore was born on May 21, 1755, in New Hanover County, NC, and died on October 15, 1810, at the age of 55 in Bladen County, NC. He is buried at Saint Philips Episcopal Church Cemetery in Winnabow, Brunswick County, NC. His grave is nestled under a large Oak Tree, situated next to the historic St. Phillips Episcopal Church. It has been 55 years since the last grave dedication and wreath-laying ceremony was held. The Alfred Moore Chapter is named after this Revolutionary hero.

Alfred Moore Chapter Regent, Carolyn Loeser, and Brunswick Town Chapter Regent, Carol Jutte welcomed the group. Guest speakers were Carole Nunalee Weiss, NCSDAR Regent Elect; Jane Owens Barbot,  Honorable State Regent, and past Vice President General (absent, but sent greetings),  and NCSDAR Historian, Robynn Rutledge.

After the Wreath-Laying Ceremony, all members and honored guests came forward to pay their respects to Alfred Moore. The Presentation of the Colors and the Retirement of the Colors was done by Color Guard Commander, Gene Funderburk of the Lower Cape Fear Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution and the Benediction was given by Harriet Riley, Vice Regent Elect.

Marcia Rowbottom,NC State Yearbook Chairman and Alfred Moore Chapter Event Chairman, called upon Carole Weiss, NCSDAR Regent Elect and Carolyn Loeser, Regent, Alfred Moore Chapter to present the 21^st Century Patriot Certificate to Janelle Preman, U.S. Army. A donation was presented to Brunswick Town Chapter member, Gwen Causey for, Friends of Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson, Inc. and to John Steward, President of the Lower Cape Fear SAR NC George Washington Endowment Fund, and to John Thornhill, Historian General of the National Society SAR, Inc.

After the special ceremony, attendees enjoyed a Reception, hosted by the Brunswick Town Chapter, NS-DAR. Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Park Site Manager, Jim McKee then led the group on a tour of the grounds.

For more information about this event, visit the Brunswick Town Chapter’s Facebook page  for additional information about this event: 

https://www.facebook.com/Brunswick-Town-Chapter-DAR-567707516627257/

by Martha Koletar
Public Relations Chair
Brunswick Town Chapter

Grave Rededication and Wreath Laying for the Honorable Alfred Moore on May 5, 2018

Seated: Marcia Rowbottom, State Chair and member of the Alfred Moore Chapter, Carol Weiss, State Regent Elect, Robynn Rutledge, State Historian, Carol Jutte, Brunswick Town Regent, State Museum Outreach Co-Chair, Pat Gooding, Vice-Regent for Brunswick Town
Standing are members of the Alfred Moore Chapter and the Brunswick Town Chapter and their husbands.

Friday evening the group had dinner at The Founder's Club at St. James Plantation, which was arranged by Phyllis Wilson, Historian of the Brunswick Town Chapter. A special thanks goes to Christine Urick, who snapped quite a few photos that night along with the photographs taken the next day at the Wreath Laying at Brunswick Town.

Look at the beautiful centerpieces that were made by Marcia Rowbottom the chairman of this event and a member of the Alfred Moore Chapter.

This is a photo of Emma, a musical DAR bear that sings "God Bless America" when you press her paw. She was a hit at the Friday evening dinner and was invited by Marcia Rowbottom to lead the attendees at the Grave marking in singing "God Bless America."

L to R: Marcia Rowbottom, Carolyn Loeser, and  Joyce Tickle. 

Joyce received the WOMAN in HISTORY award from Alfred Moore for the following:

Sponsoring a lunch at historic Shaw House in Southern Pines to help their fundraiser.

Leading a group of members to create a Keep our Streets Clean project, litter collection and chairing a huge tag sale.

Marcia Rowbottom, State Chairman, Carolyn Loeser, Regent, and Janelle Preman,

 US Army receives an award.

Marcia Rowbottom, State Chairman, Carolyn Loeser, Regent, present Phyllis Wilson, Historian a gift for making arrangements for the Friday evening dinner for the  grave marking event.

        Carolyn Loeser presents Carol Jutte, Regent of the Brunswick Town Chapter with an award.

                                         

Phyllis and Rick Wilson

Marcia and Bruce Rowbottom

A special thanks goes to Emily Santowasso for sewing the memorial ribbons. Look at the beautiful pins.

Lower Cape Fear Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution

 Ann Mueller, District V Director, Carolyn Loeser, Regent of the Alfred Moore Chapter, Robynn Rutledge, State Historian, Carole Weiss, State Regent Elect, Carol Jutte, Regent of the Brunswick Town Chapter, and  Harriett Riley - Vice-Regent Elect of the Alfred Moore Chapter

Marci Radcliffe, Marcia Rowbottom, Florence Fick and Janelle Preman

Jim McKee, Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Park Site Manager, standing at the grave site of Alfred Moore. 

Alfred Moore's grave

Carol Jutte, Regent of the Brunswick Town and Marcia Rowbottom, the Chairman of the Wreath Laying of Alfred Moore's grave.

Kathie Mirabella, Registrar, of the Alfred Moore Chapter, Phyllis Wilson, Historian of the Brunswick Chapter and Florence Fick, member of the Alfred Moore Chapter

Marcia Rowbottom, Phyllis Wilson, holding Emma the bear that sang, "God Bless America, Carolyn Loeser, and Harriett Riley

John Thornhill - Historian General of the National Society SAR

Marcia Rowbottom and Carol Juttee

DAR NC State Regent Elect

John Thornhill, President of Lower Cape Fear Chapter SAR received a donation from Carolyn Loeser, Regent of the Alfred Moore Chapter

A donation was presented to Brunswick Town Chapter member, Gwen Causey for, Friends of Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson, Inc

 L to R: Robyn Rutledge, State Historian;  Annetta Clark, Chapter Treasurer;  Phyllis Wilson, Chapter Historian; Emma, the DAR musical bear, press her paw and she sings "God Bless America;" Connie Hendrix, member;  Carol Jutte, Chapter Regent;  Jim McKee, Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Park Site Manager; Carole Weiss, State Regent-Elect, Gwen Causey, Chapter Parliamentarian;  Pat Gooding, Chapter Vice-Regent, Christine Urick, Chapter Photographer; Emma Lou Hannon, member and Lynn Deen, Chapter  Secretary

Brunswick Town Chapter Members

Thank you Christine for taking such nice photographs. Good to see you in one.

The Kentucky Derby Event at the Rifle Range Was a Huge Success

Ten members of Brunswick Town Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, and supporters of the Fort Caswell Rifle Range, attended the Kentucky Derby Event at the Rifle Range

  Row 1: Pat Steele, Jayne Rankin and Norma Eckard
  Row 2: Pat Gooding, Lucia Lister, Connie Hendrix, Betsy Hamer, Barbara Griffin, Helen Ratcliffe      and Carol Jutte

http://www.caswellriflerange.com/  Go to the Caswell Rifle Range website for more coverage on The Kentucky Derby and Secret Visitor that appeared at their event.

                                                                 

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