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Erwin chapter honors Revolutionary heritage
The Colonel Alexander Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution participated in the Battle of Waxhaws commemoration this past June.
The Colonel Alexander Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution participated in the Battle of Waxhaws commemoration this past June.
FOR THE PAPERThe Colonel Alexander Erwin Chapter is a chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR). The chapter was chartered in September 2015 and supports Burke, Caldwell, and McDowell counties.
The SAR promotes patriotism, preserves the history and records of the Revolutionary War era, and educates future generations about the founding principles of the United States. The organization sponsors youth scholarship contests, historical commemorations, educational outreach, and public service awards.
The Colonel Alexander Erwin Chapter has been recognized on numerous occasions as one of the most active chapters in the Nation. That’s over 500 chapters!
In 2026, the chapter attended the state and national conventions, participated in numerous historical dedications and commemorations (such as the Battle of Cowpens, the Battle of Ramsour’s Mill, the Battle of Waxhaws, and the Battle of Musgrove’s Mill), honored Patriots by conducting several Patriot grave markings, were part of historical speaker presentations in both the community and to the schools, and celebrated achievements by handing out 48 awards (including 11 Youth Contest awards).
Learn about the Colonel Alexander Erwin Chapter on its webpage at colalexandererwinsar.org, on Facebook at Colonel Alexander Erwin Chapter–SAR, or YouTube @ColAlexanderErwin. Email them at Col.Alexander.Erwin.SAR@gmail.com.
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