Plaque honoring Mr. and Mrs. Monk is at the front door.
This plaque is a tribute to citizens who supported our chapter in the earliest days.
Chapter History
The women who formed our chapter in 1926 recognized the unique spirit of our country, born of the struggles, sacrifice, and commitment of the Revolutionary War. These founding members contributed their own efforts and resources to promote the historic, educational, and patriotic purposes of DAR in their community. They chose Major Benjamin May, a notable local American Revolutionary War Patriot, for their namesake. A soldier, farmer, and saddler, May owned 1200 acres. In 1773, he was named captain of the Pitt County Militia, served as a delegate to the Halifax Convention, and served on the Committee of Safety in 1776. He is said to have commanded the local militia at the Battle of Guilford Courthouse in 1781. After the Revolution, Major May continued to serve his community as Justice of the Peace, Trustee for Pitt Academy, and the North Carolina House of Commons.
A monument to May was erected in 1925 under the auspices of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Community contributions enabled the new DAR chapter, under the leadership of founding Regent Cora Moore (Mrs. T. C.) Turnage, to build a meeting house which was completed in 1938. Our chapter accepts the obligations of maintenance, upkeep, and preservation. Our membership continues to maintain and preserve its heritage for future Daughters.
Bronze Eagles are located at the front entrance of the house.
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