Blue Ridge Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution
Chapter Programs and Public Events
Honor F- April 18, 2026 Honor Flight
The Color Guard of the Blue Ridge Chapter, NCSSAR presented the colors in the welcome home event for the veterans' honor flight arriving at the Asheville, NC airport on April 18, 2026. Blue Ridge Chapter Compatriot and Veteran David Gunther was on the flight. Color Guard members who participated included: Craig Isaacson (Militia uniform), Garry Linton (Militia uniform), and Ken Weglarz (Militia uniform).
Approximately 700 people (including veterans) attended the event.
Dedication of the Battle of Earls Ford, Tryon, NC, October 2025
Youth Awards and Educational Programs
(Faces blurred per SAR Youth Protection Policy)
May 16, 2026 Annual Patriots' Day in Alamance Co.
Garry Linton served in the Color Guard in the presentation of the colors during the Annual Patriots' Day in Alamance County ceremony on the Alamance Battleground State Historic Site in Burlington, NC. .
April 15, 2026 Blue Ridge Community College Local History Fair
Craig Isaacson (militia uniform) and Garry Linton (militia uniform) of the Blue Ridge Chapter, NCSSAR provided a display about the SAR and the daily rations of the Patriot army to students at the Blue Ridge Community College Local History Fair on the Blue Ridge Community College campus in Flat Rock, NC on April 18, 2026
Compatriot Craig Isaacson (in modern attire) presented the program,
"Broken Links in the Chain: Critical Battles in the Carolina Backcountry" to 31 people at the Col. Alexandar Erwin SAR Chapter meeting at Morganton Community House on March 19, 2026.
Naturalization Ceremonies
(Faces blurred per SAR Youth Protection Policy)
Grave identification and honoring those that fought for our liberties
Compatriot Larry Chapman lays a wreath in honor of our Patriots at a ceremony at Gillespie Cemetery for the Transylvania County Memorial Day Ceremony; May 25,2026.
After winning our Chapter’s Youth Video Contest, Michael Schruckmayr placed 2 nd in the NCSSAR state level contest. You can view his video by clicking on this link to the right.
