On Monday, June 5, Lutherhaus of Lincolnton celebrated 40 years of serving the Lincolnton-area community by providing affordable, subsidized housing for seniors. Wednesday, June 7, 2023
As we prepare for the celebration of the 243rd anniversary of the Battle of Ramsour's Mill, Jennifer Baker sets the stage with more about the year the battle occurred in this article. Wednesday, June 7, 2023
In this, the 89th in our series of articles from the SAR and DAR leading up to America's 250th birthday in 2026, Jennifer Baker tells about the Battle of Ramsour's Mill and about the local observance this month of its 243rd anniversary. Monday, June 5, 2023
America's Founding Fathers loved animals. Dogs were the choice of most, but there were also cats, horses, birds, bear cubs, and even an alligator. Friday, June 2, 2023
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
