North Carolina to Host Purple Heart National Convention

NEW BERN, N.C. - March 6, 2026 - PRLog -- In our nation's 250th year, love of country and patriotism is at an all-time high. Purple Heart North Carolina and the organization's Auxiliaries are proud to announce their annual convention set for mid-July in New Bern, North Carolina.

Purple Heart North Carolina, a 501-c3 volunteer organization, honors those who have borne the battle, those who have been injured or killed in battle.
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Attendees from across America will converge on the Craven County Riverfront Convention Center in historic New Bern as Purple Heart North Carolina Annual National Convention begins July 13. Purple Heart members and Auxiliaries are encouraged to attend. The event will honor Purple Heart recipients, and recognize Auxiliary members, and Associate Members. Convention participants conduct official business, honor service and sacrifice, and strengthen the shared mission of advocacy, remembrance, and fellowship.

The highlight of the event will be a Dinner and Patriotic Gala Thursday evening, July 16, and the Convention will conclude the next day, Friday, July 17. Registration is required for all convention attendees. The Patriotic Gala is a separate ticketed event.

Keep in mind this National Convention will draw the attention of veterans and military-friendly patriots from across America. Sponsorships are available. The convention offers a great opportunity to show support of America's military personnel. Details on sponsorships and vendor opportunities plus more information on the event will be available soon.

To learn more about the organization, go online to purpleheart dot org
And North Carolina's purpleheartnc dot org
And about the convention purpleheart dot org /NationalConvention

Vikki Ulrich, PHNC
vulrich@nhcgov.com

Bill Graham, PHNC
cbwsgraham@gmail.com