Past Chapter President Frank Gibson (left) with Stephanie Nagid, Beaufort County Passive Parks Manager, Mike Yianopoulos of the SC Battle Ground Trust and Compatriot Dr. Larry Rowland marking the new location for the SC Historical Marker Battle of Port Royal Island, Jan 11, 2022.

Past Chapter President Frank Gibson reads the history of the battle to members of the chapter on the 243 rd anniversary of the Battle of Port Royal Island here in Beaufort on Feb 3, 2022.

Chapter Historian Tom Burnett finishes the Battle's history for members prior to wreath dedication.

Those attending the 243rd Anniversary Memorial and placing the Gov. Paul Hamilton Wreath at the foot of the recently relocated marker are L-R Ivan Bennett, General Vice President, Sons of the Revolution, Chapter Compatriots Tom Burnett, Jody Henson, Harold Mills, Frank Gibson, Peter Somerville, President Mike Monahan, Tom Wilson, Michael Keyserling and with Don Starkey taking photo.

Chaplain Bill Sammons gives the invocation prior to lunch being served at the Chapter's September meeting. President Joe Riddle at left with guest speaker Harold Mills bottom left .

Chapter Vice President Mike Monahan introduces guest speaker, Compatriot Harold Mills.

Compatriot Harold Mills presents a power point program to our 56 members and guests on Cemeteries, Markers and the Major Players of the American Revolution including the Women behind some of those men.

Color Sergeant Michael Keyserling holds the Chapter's Colors as President Joe Riddle, right, and Historian Tom Burnett, left, attach South Carolina SAR Society Event Streamers in which they participated. Joe, Col. Isaac Hayne Memorial Service, Jacksonboro, SC in August and Tom the September 240th Anniversary of the Battle of Eutaw Springs. Eutawville, SC.

New Compatriot Robert Anthony Brice, "Tony", was introduced to the Chapter and guests as President Joe Riddle places his SAR Roseate on his lapel. (SEE NEW MEMBERS SECTION and OUR ANCESTORS SECTION of WEBSITE)

New Compatriot Robert Louis DeLoach was additionally introduced to our Chapter and guests, President Joe Riddle places the Roseate on his lapel. (SEE NEW MEMBERS SECTION and OUR ANCESTORS SECTION of WEBSITE)

Our dedicated Registrar Tom Wilson lets the Chapter know of three additional new member applications in the pipeline after the recent approval of three new members, Tony Brice and his son Jack (unable to make this meeting) and Robert DeLoach installed today.  

It was great to see Compatriot Dana Cheney and wife Bonita of Walterboro. Dana is recovering from a lengthy hospitalization following a complicated back surgery. Dedication personified, welcome back!

New Chapter member Mark Henderson discusses his Patriot Ancestor, Pvt. John Kittle, 7th Albany County, NY Militia. Read more of him and see his marker on page 1 of the "Our Ancestors Section"

Compatriot Ed Reardon is very proud of his Patriot Ancestor, Attorney Jarod Ingersoll, letting our meeting attendees know he was a good friend of Ben Franklin's, Delegate from Pennsylvania to the Continental Congress and a signer of the US Constitution.

Col. Harold Mills, USAF Ret, loves to give a good power point presentation, just as he did during this quarterly meeting on his Patriot Ancestor James Mills of South Carolina.

Past President Frank Gibson is honored by President Joe Riddle for his 10 years of service in many rolls to the Gov. Paul Hamilton Chapter. Not present were Bill Anderson, Walter Lubkin and Jeff Hewett, each recognized by President Riddle for 10, 10 and 5 years of service, respectfully

Chapter Historian Tom Burnett gave us our moment his history on this date following up on his last meeting presentation.

Chapter President Joe Riddle awards an SAR certificate to Marine Sgt Diego Marmolejo (L) and Sgt David Carrillo, President and Vice President, respectfully, of the local SINGLE MARINE PROGRAM (SMP) for their involvement in cleaning up the cemetery where chapter Compatriot Robert de Treville's patriot ancestor, John LaBoularderie de Treville, is buried on Air Station property.

South Carolina Society Senior Vice President Jim Wyrosdick was a special visitor of the Chapter's .

Our Guest Speaker for the evening was David Preston speaking on "Theaters of the American Revolution".

President Frank Gibson honors Secretary Peter Somerville with the SAR Military Certificate.

Society Senior VP Jim Wyrosdick swears in the Chapter's 2020 Officers.

Past President Frank Gibson is presented is Past President Pin and certificate by new Chapter President Joe Riddle.

President Joe Riddle received the chapter's gavel from Past President Frank Gibson.

New Chapter President, Frederick Joseph Riddle "Joe", addresses the fifty plus meeting attendees prior to closing with the SAR Recessional.

Our Chapter Officers and Staff for 2020 L-R: Michael Keyseling, Color Sgt.; Tom Wilson, Registrar; Randy Atkins, Treasurer; Frank Gibson, Immediate Past President; Peter Somerville, Secretary; Joe Riddle, President; Mike Monahan, Vice President; Jim Wyrosdick, SC Society Sr. Vice President.

Ginny and Chapter Historian Tom Burnett.

. Past Chapter and State Society President Wayne Cousar and wife Gladys.

Anita and Past Chapter President Jody Henson

Our guest speaker, Robert C. Jones of Kennesaw, GA, made a fine presentation on our “South Carolina Heroes - Daniel Morgan and Francis Marion”.

President Frank Gibson presented a 5-Year SAR Service Award to Chapter Vice-President: Frederick Joseph Riddle, Jr.

Our 2019 USC Beaufort History Award winner was Logan McFee. Four years ago, Logan was honored as our 2015 Eagle Scout of the Year.

The meeting included the installation of New Compatriot, Carleton Reynolds Howk. Carl's son Kevin and brother Larry were also accepted into the SAR at the same time but were unable to make the installation.

Nearly forty chapter members and guests attended the quarterly meeting including a number of DAR members. Food and service at The Tavern was excellent.

Guest speaker Compatriot Bill Davies of Edisto Island giving an excellent presentation on Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier, Marguis de Lafayette....also known as "Lafayette" to the Colonists, one of our great supporters.

Chapter Vice President Joe Riddle greets the attendees with Past President Wayne Cousar up front and Secretary Peter Somerville in the background.

President Frank Gibson announces the Chapter's awards presented at the annual State Society meeting held in Georgetown. "We took it All" Secretary Peter Somerville passes on the Award Ribbons to Colour Sergeant Michael Keyserling to place on the Chapter's SAR Flag. A multicolored streamer of Red White & Blue was representative of the President General's Cup Award as top chapter in the state,the Blue Liberty Bell streamer and Red President General Award streamers were also presented.

President Frank Gibson with Compatriot Bill Nettles, whose DAR wife Carolyn was present, accepts the recognition of a Ten Year Service Pin.

Chaplain Bill Sammons, left, and Historian Tom Burnette honored those Compatriots the Chapter lost over the previous year, five of the candles were part of the Memorial Service for them and other state members held at the March State Society annual meeting.

In May, the Gov. Paul Hamilton Chapter recognized Mr. Richard D. Clark with the SAR Flag certificate. Mr Clark, of the New Point Community on Lady's Island, was custodian of the neighborhood American Flag flown daily at the entrance. From 2004 until 2019 he was responsible for all seeing the flag flew and maintained according to flag protocol during all periods. Chapter Secretary Peter Somerville made the presentation prior to Mr Clark moving from the area.

At the home of Past President MIchale Keyserling, seen at left, is Past President Wayne Cousar, Registrar Tom Wilson, Past President Claude Dinkins with current Chapter President Frank Gibson at right.

L-R: Registrar Tom Wilson with past Presidents Claude Dinkins and Wayne Cousar get their first looks.

Wayne Cousar, Tom Wilson, Claude Dinkins and Frank Gibson give serious review of SAR guidelines to the creative work of our local students. 

A total of 16 posters were submitted by three schools for this years judging team of Michael Keyserling, Historian Tom Burnett, Tom Wilson, Frank Gibson, Wayne Cousar and Claude Dinkins.

Photo L to R: President: Frank E. Gibson, Secretary: Peter Somerville, Darrell Schuman, Wilson McIntosh, Brian McKay, Troy Krapf, Vice-President: Joe Riddle, and Treasurer: Randy Atkins.

The Guest Speaker: John Laurence Busch addressed the “Dual Empires of Liberty - The American Revolution’s Critical Role in Fostering the High Technology Revolution”. President Frank Gibson presided over the installation of new members for Compatriots: Darrell Lee Schuman, Brian Glenn McKay, Troy Andrew Krapf and George Wilson McIntosh.

Anita Henson, Beaufort Thomas Heyward, Jr. DAR Chapter
and Robert de Treville of the Gov. Paul Hamilton SAR Chapter
are respectfully descendants of Lt. Benjamin Wilkins and Capt. John de Trveille,
who both fought courageously at the battle.

Chapter members gather at the SC Battle Historical Marker just outside of Beaufort;
Jody Henson, Peter Somerville, Anita Henson, Steven Guy, Tom Burnett, Robert de Treville,
Claude Dinkins, Michael Keyserling, Barbara Richardson, Mike and Ann Monahan.

Guest speaker Alan Stello, left, with good friends Bonita and husband Compatriot Dana Cheney in period wear.

Alan Stello discussing the history of the Charles Town Light Artillery and their crucial involvement in the Patriot victory at the Battle of Port Royal Island fought near Beaufort on Feb 3, 1779.

Chapter President Frank Gibson at left, presents an SAR Certificate of Appreciation to Alan Stello, Program Director for National Society Colonial Dames of America, SC, following his presentation to sixty plus Gov. Paul Hamilton Chapter members and guests.  Vice President Ivan Bennett, at right, was instrumental in arranging all of this years terrific programs.   

Low Country Regional Vice President Wayne Cousar, at left, after swearing in our new 2019 Chapter Secretary Peter Somerville and Vice President Joe Riddle, at right.

Vice President Ivan Bennett discusses the National Brochure contest with the meetings attendees. This was the first year the Chapter had a school participating.

Robert Smalls International Academy student winners of the Gov. Paul Hamilton Chapter SAR Brochure Contest were announced by Vice Pres. Ivan Burnett and winning brochures were displayed at the meeting on each table.
Photo Left to Right: Ms. Emily Lyons, 8th Grade Social Studies, 3rd Place - Hunter Hollingsworth; 2nd Place - Logan Morgan; 1st Place - Madison Morris; Mr. Edwin Tucker, 6th Grade Social Studies; Chapter Vice President Ivan Bennett.

Ginny and and Chapter Historian Tom Burnett.

Anita and Past Chapter President Jody Henson.

Let the games begin!

L-R Tom and Sara Moody, Pam Baily and President Frank Gibson, Kay and Registrar Tom Wilson, Jeannie and Secretary Joe Riddle.

Gladys and Past State SAR Society and Chapter President Wayne Cousar

In October, Chapter President Frank Gibson holds SAR Flag Certificate being presented to Beaufort Academy along with a new American Flag for their athletic field.  Color Sargent Michael Keyserling and immediate Past President Claude Dinkins at right were also present.

Our Chapter Officers with Beaufort Academy Athletic Director and Head of Facilities Maintenance, Nick Field after presentation of certificate and new flag.

The raising of the new American Flag at Beaufort Academy prior to a football game.

On October 25th, the Spanish Moss Trail unveiled seven new markers of Beaufort historical significance to be placed along the trail. One recognized the importance of the The Battle of Port Royal Island, Feb 3, 1779. Members shown holding the marker (L-R) are Claude Dinkins, Dr. Larry Rowland, Jody Henson, Frank Gibson and Thomas Logan. Not shown, but present that evening, was Compatriot Tom Mikell.

A closeup of the marker at the unveiling and explanation table.

Vice President Ivan Bennett presents President Frank Gibson and the Chapter a Battle of Eutaw Springs Streamer given by the namesake SAR chapter in appreciation of Bennet's laying of our chapter's wreath at the battle site on the 237th anniversary ceremony held September 8th, 2018.

Secretary Joe Riddle looks on as Vice President Ivan Bennett presents Past President Claude Dinkins with the "2017 President General's Cup Award" certificate. As the State Society's Top Chapter Americanism Points winner, the certificate was presented to the Gov. Paul Hamilton Chapter at this years Annual Meeting. A red, white and blue streamer was included signifying the Chapter's excellence in delivery of programs that foster a better understanding of our American heritage. VP Bennett was most instrumental in the receipt of this prestigious state award earned by the chapter for the first time.

Guest speaker Lou Benfante of Hilton Head Island made a very informative slide show presentation on historical locations and events on Hilton Head Island during the Revolutionary War including the story the Revolutionary War ambush and killing of Patriot Charles Davant on Hilton Head Island, Oct 22, 1781, three days after the surrender of Lord Gen. Lord Cornwallis to Gen. George Washington at Lexington, Va.

President Gibson presents Historian Lou Benfante with an SAR Certificate of Appreciation for his presentation to the thirty five plus attendees at the quarterly Chapter meeting.

Six new members were installed during the meeting and here they appear with their respective sponsors.

L-R: Hazen Culley sponsoring Charlie Borrman; Claude Dinkins sponsoring Dr. Larry Rowland; Warren Parker and Ed Reardon with sponsor Carroll Crowther; Chapter President Frank Gibson; Rion Salley with sponsor Tom Wilson and Scott Lopatka with sponsor Jody Henson. This was the largest single installation by the chapter following its inception

The site of theThe Annual Eutaw Springs 237th Celebration

Chapter Vice President Ivan Bennett presents the wreath at the Annual Eutaw Springs 237th Celebration and Wreath Laying .

photo by Tom Hanson

In attendance was SCSSAR Lowcountry VP Wayne Cousar and GPH VP Ivan Bennett.

Four of the 25 wreaths laid by Society members from SC, TN and CA.

President Frank Gibson and Secretary Joe Riddle presents 10 Year Service Award to Michael Keyserling.

President Frank Gibson and Secretary Joe Riddle presents 15 Year Service Award to Captain Dean Hewitt.

Vice-President Ivan Bennett and Secretary Joe Riddle present Lifsaving Awards to Cadet Will Beere and David Garett.

Guest Speaker Arron Bradford presents a fascinating presentation titled “Governor James Jackson Georgia Patriot and Legislator".

Members and Guests listen to the presentation by Arron Bradford.

Presentor Arron Bradford came dressed and equipped for the part.

Vice-President Ivan Bennett makes the presentaton to the Knight Essay Runner up Aaron Peterson of Beaufort High School.

President Frank Gibson and Secretary Joe Riddle swear in new chapter memberEd Reardon.

Chapter President Frank Gibson accepts the Overall Award from SAR President Edd Richburg.

Chapter President Frank Gibson accepts President General Stream 1st Place from SAR President Edd Richburg.

Chapter Vice President Ivan Bennett accepts the State SAR Award for his role in Children of American Revolution Society from SAR President Edd Richburg.

Chapter Vice President Ivan Bennett, Chair of the GPH Americanism Committee, accepts the Liberty Bell Americanism Award 1st Place (sweep of First Places in all three categories) SAR President Edd Richburg doing the presentations..

Four GPH Compatriots relaxing during the SCSSAR Annual Conference in Greenville SC (From left to right: Ivan Bennett, Wayne Cousar, Frank Brown, and Frank Gibson ).

Chapter Compatriot Carroll Crowther and Past SC Society President Ted Morten Relax at the SCSSAR Annual Conference.

Welcoming to the Spring Quarterly Meeting by President Frank Gibson

President Frank Gibson and Jody Henson present the 2016 Eagle Scout Award to Thomas Clark Henderson (Citadel Cadet) and the 2017 Eagle Scout Award to Jacob Denton.

Introduction of guests and speaker by Vice-President Ivan Bennett.

Guest Speaker Randell Jones presents a fascinating presentation titled “Saving Col. Williams” Battle of Kings Mountain.

Members and Guests listen to the presentation by Randell Jones.

Chapter President Frank Gibson with new compatriot Randy Atkins during installation with Vice President Ivan Bennett.

Guest speaker University of South Carolina Beaufort Prof Brent Morris with 2017 History Award Winner Jeremy Breland and Chapter President Claude Dinkins,

Presentation by Guest speaker Prof Brent Morris from the University of South Carolina Beaufort

Secretary Ivan Bennett, left, with President Claude Dinkins present Compatriot Maj. John Simpson with his 25 Year SAR Service Pin and the Military Service Medal for his aviator service in the US Marine Corps.

President Claude Dinkins and Secreatry Ivan Bennett swear in new chapter members, left to right, Jim Atkins, Pete Peck and Peter Somerville.

Chapter Vice President calls to order the June 23rd meeting with Chaplain Bill Sammons (center) and Color Sergeant Michael Keyserling at his side prior to invocation and pledges.

Secretary Ivan Bennett introduces guest speaker Compatriot Ted Carothers about to make a terrific presentation on the exploits and accomplishments of South Carolina Patriots during the war years.

Chapter members and guests at the Dataw Island Club listen to our guest speaker.

Past SC Society President and Chapter Compatriot Wayne Cousar addresses the 43 attendees of the June 2017 meeting on the great success of the recent SC Society's Annual Meeting held in Beaufort in April.

Secretary Ivan Bennett presents Tom Burnett with the SAR Gold lapel pin for his contributions to the success of the SC Society annual meeting. He was one of sixteen chapter members to be so honored.

Vice President Frank Gibson swears in newly approved SAR member Daryll Samples.

Vice President Gibson applauds Lt Col John Carothers, USA Ret., after receiving the SAR War Service Medal.

Ted Carothers, father of Lt Col John Carothers, was also honored with the SAR Military Service Medal for his US Army service.

Chapter Historian Tom Burnett with a moment in history on the Battle of Sullivan's Island fought 242 years ago this week.

Compatriot Joel Holden (left) received a Certificate of Appreciation for his March 2017 meeting presentation on the history of Dataw Island and Dana Cheney was presented the SAR Military Service Medal for his US Navy service as a Lithographer

Tom Burnett manning the registration table with Society Pres. Wayne Cousar, Frank Gibson checking in.

Wayne Cousar and Chapter President Claude Dinkins.

Edd Richburg, outgoing State Society Registrar giving class. Eleceted Society President for 2017-2018

Society Chaplain Lawrence Peebles lights a candle for Chapter Compatriot Tom Garrett at the Annual Memorial Service for those members the Society has lost over the past year.

Chapter Secretary Ivan Bennett is presented the Silver Medal of Appreciation by Society President Wayne Cousar in grateful recognition of outstanding service to the National Society of the CAR.

Chapter Compatriot Carroll Crowther was presented the SAR's highest achievement award, the Patriot Medal, representing long, faithful and outstanding service at the state or chapter level. Past SC Society President Ted Morten stands at left.

Compatriot Paul Griffin and wife Jackie listen to guest speaker Dr. Larry Rowland at the Bull Point Plantation Frogmore Stew gathering.

Some of the Bull Point attendees at the right, Anita Henson, Mary Ann Mikell, Jackie and Paul Griffin.

Our faithful and attentive bar tender Compatriot Joe Harden.

Paul Griffin and wife Jackie with Anita Henson.

Tom Mikell and wife Mary Ann with Sam Chesnutt.

Chaplain Bill Sammons and wife Kathey wave goodnight as they leave the island at sunset.

Chapter members gather for group photo. Standing and back row (L-R) Paul and Jackie Griffin, Tom Burnett, Mary Ann and Tom Mikell, Frank Gibson, Bill Sammons, Joe Riddle, Susan Bennett and Jody Henson. Front row sitting Ginny Burnett, Wayne Cousar, Carroll Crowther, Glady Cousar, Kathey Sammons, Nancy Crowther, Jeannie Riddle, Ivan Bennett and Anita Henson.

The South Carolina SAR Society Officers for 2017-2018. (L-R) Bob Krause, Upstate VP; Wayne Cousar, VP Chapter Renewal & Revitalization; Rick Corbitt, VP Chapter Formation & Development; Edd Richburg, Society President; Dan Woodruff, Secretary; Bailey Keeling, Registrar; Carroll Crowther, Joint-Chairman Patriot Graves; Nat Kamininski, Recording Secretary. Photo by Thomas C. Hanson.

Chaplain Bill Sammons gives Invocation

President Claude Dinkins turns the floor over to State Society President Wayne Cousar to discuss SC Society Annual meeting.

Vice President Frank Gibson addresses the fine chapter gathering for lunch and meeting.

Chapter Compatriot Joel Holden makes a terrific presentation to our 47 attendees on the history of Dataw Island.

Chapter President Claude Dinkins with new compatriots Tim Key and Mike Monahan after installation with Vice President Frank Gibson and Secretary Ivan Bennett.

President Claude Dinkins presents Compatriot Tom case with his VeteransCorps certificate in honor of his Vietnam Service

Tom with his certificate

Historian Tom Burnett with This Moment in History

Guest speaker Dan Battle gave a very detailed presentation on The Battle of Port Royal Island, Feb 3, 1779 including some details on the location of the actual battle site being acquired by the SC Battleground Preservation Trust.

Chapter Compatriot Ivan Bennett discussed the General Society of the Sons of the Revolution with our attendees. Founded in 1876 by members of the Society of Cincinnati wishing to broaden participation in preserving the American Heritage on the eve of this country's centennial, thirteen years before the founding of the SAR. Ivan assumed the State Society's role of President as of Oct 1, 2016.

Compatriot Maj. John Simpson, USMC Ret., was presented his SAR VeteransCorps Certificate in honor of his military service from President Claude Dinkins.

Secretary Tom Wilson pins SAR rosette on new member Paul Griffin after President Claude Dinkins swore him in.

Some of the thirty members and guests attending the quarterly meeting.

Secretary Frank Gibson, at left, and President Claude Dinkins swear in new member Jeff Hewitt with his father, Capt. Dean Hewitt at right.

Frank Gibson, Past President Jody Henson, Claude Dinkins, Jeff and Capt. Dean Hewitt along with Past President Michael Keyserling participated in this special installation held at The Tavern at Royal Pines on September 23, 2016.

Compatriot Capt. Dean Hewitt places SAR Rosette on Jeff as he did son Tom last year.

Early arrivals Jody Henson with wife Anita and her mother Priscilla catch up with guest speaker Robert de Treville and his good friends, Milt and Diana Rundquist.

Mr. and Mrs. Crowther and Cousar greet Gen. Jim Shufelt and wife Charlene.

Compatriot Thomas Logan fills in for Chaplain Sammons giving invocation.

Compatriot Frank Gibson enjoys lunch with de Treville family.

Attendees listening to Vice President Tom Mikell as he calls upon our guest speaker.

Guest speaker Maj. Robert E. de Treville, USA Ret. speaks to the attendees including many family members.

Secretary Tom Wilson requests approval of minutes from 1st Quarterly March meeting.

President Claude Dinkins recognizes Compatriot Bill Ten Eyck for his US Army Military Service as a 38 jump Sr. Parachutist with the 82 Airborne, by awarding him the SAR Veteran Corps Certificate.

State Society President Wayne Cousar gives the attendees the good news about Beaufort hosting the SC Society Annual Meeting on April 21 and 22, 2017. More details to follow.

Past Chapter President with Jeanne, Mrs. Charles Aimar, at meeting end.

State Society President Wayne Cousar with Society wreath.

Compatriot Carroll Crowther with Chapter's wreath.

Gladys Cousar and Nancy Crowther with Thomas Heyward, Jr DAR Chapter wreath.

Society President Wayne Cousar.

Society Sr. Vice President and Camden host Chapter President Bill Vartorella.

Presentation of Proclamation for days events commemoration.

Color Guard.

Commemoration of Battle of Camden site.

South Carolina Historical Marker at the site of the Siege of Fort Watson, April 15 - 23, 1781

Chapter Compatriots SC Society President Wayne Cousar at left with Jody Henson and respective State and Gov. Paul Hamilton Chapter wreaths prior to service.

Matthew Singleton Chapter President Frank Brown at the lectern after President Wayne Cousar placed SC wreath.

Fort Watson history presentation by Compatriot Glenn Givens of the Matthew Singleton Chapter, Sumter, SC.

2546 L-R State Treasurer Greg Ohanesian and President Wayne Cousar with SC Society wreath, Doug Doster with Battle of Eutaw Springs Chapter wreath, DAR wreath and representative, Francis Marion Association representative with wreath, Vice President of the Matthew Singleton Chapter, Johnnie Raffield, with wreath, Jody Henson with Gov. Paul Hamilton Chapter wreath.

All SAR attendees and wreath presenters attending the commemoration.

We had 42 attendees for our first meeting of the year including 26 Chapter members. Guest Ivan Bennett of the HHI Dr. George Mosse Chapter discussed the Beaufort County Children of the Revolution Chapter to start the meeting off during lunch.

Guest speaker Compatriot Ted Carothers gives us serious thought on Battle of Kings Mountain.

Assisting Ted was his son Compatriot Lt. Col. John Carothers who discussed the importance of the deadly smooth bore muskets used by the sharpshooting Patriots in making this a decisive victory.

Vice President Tom Mikell presents the SAR Color Guard Medal to Frank Wood for his five years as the protector of our colors and making sure they were at all meetings and events during that time.

Compatriots Frank Gibson, center, and Tom Anderson were honored for their Military Service with SAR Veteran Corps Certificates by Vice President Tom Mikell at left.

Historian Dr. Tom Burnett gives us few moments in historical time at the conclusion of the meeting.

Compatriot Carroll Crowther receives SAR Award.

Chapter President Claude Dinkins receives Red Chapter Americanism Steamer along with four other Chapters. South Atlantic VP General Ed Rigel at far left and SC Society President Greg Greenawalt at far right.

Outgoing Senior Vice President of the South Carolina Society, Compatriot Wayne Cousar.

Wayne Cousar receives South Carolina Society President's neck ribbon from outgoing President Greg Greenawalt after official installation.

Gov. Paul Hamilton Chapter members and wives attended the Annual Meeting. L-R Claude Dinkins, Tom Wilson, Frank Gibson, Carroll and Nancy Crowther, Gladys and Wayne Cousar and Anita and Jody Henson. Present but not shown Michael Keyserling.

Chapter Compatriots in attendance in support of new State Society President Wayne Cousar.

Historian Tom Burnett gives invocation at The Tavern in Royal Pines.

Dean Moss, Ex. Director of the Spanish Moss Trail, makes presentation to over thirty five members and guests.

Compatriot Joe Riddle receives Certificate of Appreciation from Pres. Michael Keyserling after speaking on his Patriot Ancestor, Pvt. James McCracken of South Carolina.

Compatriot John Youmans receives a Certificate of patriotism from Pres. Michael Keyserling in honor of his Service as a US Naval Aviator.

Pres. Michael Keyserling honors Compatriot Paul Steele with his Certificate of Patriotism for his Vietnam War Service.

Compatriot William Thomas Logan was presented his second Lamplighter Award by the SAR for his continued support of the Center for Advancing America's Heritage.

Secretary Claude Dinkins and President Michael Keyserling present Lady's Island Country Club owner Jeff Fisher and Manager Patty Huckabee with the SAR Flag Certificate for flying the United States flag for patriotic purposes while meeting all protocol.

Compatriot Tom Hewitt is sworn in by President Michael Keyserling as his father, Compatriot Dean Hewitt, places the SAR Rosette on his lapel.

City Councilman Phil Cromer reads Beaufort's Proclamation making the week of Sep 14-18 Constitution Week.  The reading program was sponsored by the Thomas Heyward, Jr. Chapter of the DAR at the Henry Chambers Water Front Park.

Gov. Paul Hamilton Compatriots gather at the bust of Thomas Heyward, Jr. for the DAR program. Tommy Logan, Jody Henson, Joe Riddle, Tom Wilson and Dana Chaney.  Compatriot Don Starkey took the photo and Compatriots Tom Burnett and John Simpson arrived shortly thereafter.

Anita Henson, DAR Constitution Week Chairperson, reads the Preamble to the Constitution.

Thomas Heyward, Jr. DAR Chapter members stand with City Councilman Phil Cromer at the bust of Heyward in the waterfront park.

Start of June 19th meeting at The Tavern at Royal Pines.

Guest Speaker USC Beaufort Assistant Professor Brent Morris

Chapter Officers and wives .

Chapter Compatriots and guests take in presentation.

Past State President Carroll Crowther pins new Compatriot Steve Melvin.

Chapter Compatriot Wayne Cousar, new Society Sr. Vice President, has VP Tom Mikell present Chapter Americanism Points Streamer.

New South Carolina SAR Society Officers were sworn in at the May Annual Society Meeting held in Columbia. L-R: President Greg Greenawalt; Sr. Vice President Wayne Cousar; Secretary Dan Woodruff; Pee Dee Reg. VP Fred Oaks; Piedmont Reg. VP Norm Pigeon; Upstate Reg. VP Bob Krause; Midlands Reg. VP Doug Doster and Registrar Edd Richburg.

Incoming President Greg Greenawalt, left, about to accept SC Society SAR Flag from outgoing President Dan Woodruff. Head of Society Color Guard Bob Krause stands with flag

New SC Society President Greenawalt stands proudly with Gov. Paul Hamilton Chapter Compatriot Wayne Cousar, our new SC Society Senior Vice President.

Nancy and Compatriot Carroll Crowther with granddaughter Elizabeth Crowther, recipient of the 2015 SC Society Education Scholarship. Elizabeth, of Beaufort, will be attending Clemson University.

Chapter VP Tom Mikell with Beaufort County Historical Society President Mary Lou Brewton

Joint meeting of 130 attendees at The Tavern in Royal Pines included Chapter and Beaufort County Historical Society members.

Compatriot Tom Mikell gives an accounting of the First Battle of Port Royal Island, aka Battle of Grays Hill, fought on Feb 3, 1779.  

President Michael Keyserling presents Compatriot Thomas Logan (left) with the SAR Lamplighter Award for his signifant contributions to the SAR Center for Advancing America's Heritage.

Compatriot John Youmans and wife Pat check in attendees

President Michael Keyserling greets everyone

VP Tom Mikell with Speaker Richard D. Porcher, noted author concerning the Lowcountry Rice Kingdom

Bill Sammons, VP Tom Mikell and Bill Elliott share lifetime Beaufort memories

Katherine and David Easlick with Anita Henson

Tom Garrett, Ann and Joel Holden 

Bill and Kathey Sammons.

Jody and Anita Henson

Historian Dr. Tom Burnett and Treasurer Dr. Bill Sammons sworn in by State Society President Dan Woodruff

Compatriots Wayne Cousar, Carroll Crowther, State President Dan Woodruff and Jack Jackson 

4th Grade Teacher Susan DiFabio introduces Gov. Paul Hamilton Chapter  members to Beaufort Academy faculty and students on Veterans Day, 2014.

Olivia Dinkins, granddaughter of Compatriot Claude Dinkins, accepts portrait of Gen. George Washington from the SAR and praises all veterans including Washington among our first.

Beaufort Academy Headmaster Stephen Schools, at left, congratulates Chapter Veterans (L-R) Jody Henson, Wayne Cousar, Claude Dinkins and Col. Charley Stockell following portrait unveiling.

4th grade students Katherine Taylor, Alex Compton, Lucas Matte, with Charley Stockell, Kate Luckey and Brock Bekemeyer.

Wayne Cousar with 4th graders Alex Roberts, Alex Compton, Katherine Taylor, Roman Evans, Ledare Pingree, Jody Henson, Charley Stockell, Jayden Gibson .

Preston Aivaz, Ansh Patel, Nigel Bell, Charley Stockell and Jody Henson.

Seniors, McKenzie Blake and Jack Olsson with the George Washington portrait.

Beaufort Academy Learning Center.

Chapter Compatriot Stewart DeWitt was the featured speaker, discussing the Battle of Trenton, December 25-26, 1776, and the role his patriot ancestor George Pepperell Frost played in the fight.

A new meeting location, The Tavern at Lady's Island Country Club.

Color Sergeant Frank Wood and wife Barbara greet new Compatriot John Youmans and wife Pat.

Guest speaker Paul Steele discussed the life of his Patriot Ancestor, John Cooke.  Here showing a photo of Cooke's grave marker.   

Nancy and Sam Chesnutt enjoy lunch with Kathey and Chaplain Dr. Bill Sammons.

Dana Cheney, left, and wife Bonita at right, meet new applicant Joe Riddle and wife Jeannie, attending their first Chapter meeting.

President Michael Keyserling places SAR Rosette on new Chapter Compatriot John Youmans.

Jody Henson fills in for Eagle Scout Chairman Henry Chambers in recognizing Eagle Scout applicant Brian Lentz for 2014.  

Past President Jody Henson delivered chapter donated snack and toiletry items to Volunteer Gayle Melgis of the USO in Columbia, SC.

South Carolina Society Color Guardsmen Bob Krause and Doug Doster.

Compatriot Wayne Cousar receives the Silver Roger Sherman Medal along with Treasurer Greg Ohanesian and Historian JD Norris from Society President Carroll Crowther.

With past Society President and Guest Speaker Vic Brandt and wife Anne, Gladys and Wayne Cousar, Carroll and Nancy Crowther, Anita and Jody Henson.

Memorial Service Candles lit for 20 Compatriots lost over the past year, including Chapter Members David Easterling and Reeve Sams.

Gov. Paul Hamilton Americanism Poster submitted by Holy Trinity Classical Christian School student Caroline O'Neal took "State Honors". Our third State Champion in as many years.

Runnerup Poster with this years subject "The Swamp Fox".

Cake celebrating the South Carolina Society's 125th Year.

Chapter Eagle Scout of the Year, Jackson Canaday, presented Certificate of Recognition by Past President Jody Henson

Compatriot Tom Wilson discusses his Patriot Ancestor James Pliney Wilson.

Lady's Island Middle School student Jake Giammatteo receives Bronze Good Citizenship Medal and Certificate from President Michael Keyserling.  

SAR award recipient Jake Giammatteo with father, Guy, and mother, Joan.

Allyson Harden with Marguerite and Compatriot Tom Garrett.

Compatriots Tom Case, Frank Axmann and Joel Horry with  Dana Cheney and Billy Syfrett in background.

SC Society President Carrol Crowther addresses members and quests.

Korean War Veterans Col. Russ Rawls, Capt. Dean Hewitt and Sam Chesnutt were recognized with the SAR War Service Medal.

President Jody Henson presents Owen Hand SAR Bronze Good Citizenship Medal for leading Beaufort's Honor Flight for War Veterans.

Compatriot Bill Anderson receives SAR Lamplighter Award from President Jody Henson.

DAR member Anita Henson was presented the Martha Washington Medal by President Jody  Henson for her support of the chapter.

SC Society President Carroll Crowther passes the chapter gavel on to new President Michael Keyserling after installation.

Constitution Week guest speaker Wells Morrison, retired FBI. Great presentation on "UA Flt. 93 Crash Site, Shanksville, PA on 9-11".

Capt. Dean Hewitt honored for 10 Years of service to the SAR by Sec Tom Mikell.

New member David Easlick has his SAR Rosette pinned by State Society President Carroll Crowther.

New members David Easlick and Perry Gesell are sworn in by Secretary Tom Mikell.

State Society President Carroll Crowther speaking with Lowcountry Vice President Paul Grier in view.

Compatriot and President of the Heritage Society of Beaufort, Wayne Cousar, discusses slate of Chapter Officers for 2014 and annual HSOB Fall Lowcountry Supper event in October.

SAR Patriot Grave Marker for Maj. Gen. John Barnwell and wreath placed by Compatriot Bill Ten Eyck on June 9th., Parish Church of St. Helena.

Attending Reenactors Charles Bridges, Jack and Toni Jackson, Dana and Bonita Cheney, and John Barnwell descendant Gilda Barnwell were guests of the chapter after the Barnwell memorial service.

Color Sergeant Frank Wood places the 2013 Americanism Streamer Award on the Chapter's SAR Flag.

V. Pres. Michael Keyserling pins Col. Charley Stockell for 15 years service to the SAR. Col. Russ Rawls awaits his presentation for 35 year service pin and certificate.

Michael Keyserling places Rosette on new member Andrew Drexel as new member Tom Burnett watches.

Compatriot J. Keels Smith was honored with a memorial service and had an SAR Member Marker placed on his grave marker. At left SC Society Midlands Regional VP Doug Doster, family friend Setsuko, Mrs. J. Keels "Betty" Smith and Jody Henson.

Gov. Paul Hamilton Chapter First Quarterly Meeting at Cotton Hall Plantation

Guest Speaker VP Michael Keyserling, "Battle of the Combahee"

SC Independent Company members Ashley Chapman, Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site Park Manager and Alan Stello, The Powder Magazine Museum Director

Chapter Members L-R David Heape, Jody Henson, Tom Anderson, Joe Harden, Dean Cullison, Sam Chesnutt, Carroll Crowther, Frank Gibson, Baxter McLendon, Don Starkey, Wayne Cousar, Michael Keyserling, Chester Cotter, Thomas Logan, Billy Syfrett, Claude Dinkins, Walter Lubkin and Bill Sammons.