WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The sounds of patriotism echoed on the bank of the Cape Fear River as the daughters of the American Revolution commemorated America’s 250th birthday by unveiling the historic marker honors forgotten patriots of the American Revolution. Many of them were Native and African Americans.
Aukeer Graham and Kamisha Graham paid tribute to their fourth great grandfather Zachariah Jacob Holmes.
“Zacheriah like many who fought in this war endured. He fought in notable battles, was captured as a prisoner of war, and even endured life-threatening injuries,” said Kamisha…