VIRGINIA SAR COLOR GUARD
HISTORY - 2018
From our State Society Annual Meeting in February 2018 to our Annual Meeting in February 2019 the Virginia SAR Color Guard covered 85 events with 75 guardsmen participating from 19 chapters. 22 Guardsmen participated in three or more national/district events and have a year qualifying for the Silver Color Guard or von Steuben Medals. Well done guardsmen!!
December 19th Wednesday – A Patriot's Christmas Dinner - Remembering Valley Forge
Location: Wayside Inn, Middletown, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Colonel James Wood II Chapter.
Attendees: Christensen, Corey, Johnson, Osborn, Robinson (Eric & Marc)
Location: Wayside Inn, Middletown, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Colonel James Wood II Chapter.
Attendees: Christensen, Corey, Johnson, Osborn, Robinson (Eric & Marc)
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December 15th (12:00 PM) Saturday – Wreaths Across America
Location: Various locations - see below
Details: A National Level Event
Location: Various locations - see below
Details: A National Level Event
Alexandria National Cemetery:
Weather: 53° Rain - 85% at noon (as of 15 Dec)
Anticipated Attendees:
Weather: 53° Rain - 85% at noon (as of 15 Dec)
Anticipated Attendees:
Arlington National Cemetery:
Weather: 52° Rain - 95% at noon (as of 15 Dec)
Anticipated Attendees:
Weather: 52° Rain - 95% at noon (as of 15 Dec)
Anticipated Attendees:
Dogwood Vietnam Memorial, Charlottesville, VA: Meet at the Fire Station across the street at 11:30 AM
Weather: 47° Rain- 70% at noon (as of 15 Dec)
Attendees: O'Kelley, Friedman
Weather: 47° Rain- 70% at noon (as of 15 Dec)
Attendees: O'Kelley, Friedman
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Culpeper National Cemetery: Muster 11:30
Weather: 47° Light Rain - 75% at noon (as of 15 Dec) - clear raincoats will be available
Attendees: Dennis, Devorak (All American Color Guard), Hamill, Jameson, Schwetke, Taimi
Weather: 47° Light Rain - 75% at noon (as of 15 Dec) - clear raincoats will be available
Attendees: Dennis, Devorak (All American Color Guard), Hamill, Jameson, Schwetke, Taimi
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December 8th Saturday – Warsaw, VA, Christmas Parade
Location: Warsaw, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - James Monroe Chapter.
Attendees: Beckett, Belefield
Location: Warsaw, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - James Monroe Chapter.
Attendees: Beckett, Belefield
December 8th (11:00 AM) Saturday – 243rd Anniversary of the Battle of Great Bridge
Location: Chesapeake Civic Center, 306 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA. (6-story tower)
Details: A National Level Event. The venue will be the Chesapeake Civic Center due to the weather forecast. Please bring floor stands for your flags - Muster NLT 10:30 am, City Council Chambers on the 1st floor.
Weather: 42° Partly Cloudy @ 11:00 am (as of 07 Dec) - Indoor Ceremony
Attendees: Beck (DAR), Bonner, Cook, DeLoach (NC), Dennis, Hamill, Jameson, Maris (NC), Osborn, Schwetke, Sheap, Thomas
Location: Chesapeake Civic Center, 306 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA. (6-story tower)
Details: A National Level Event. The venue will be the Chesapeake Civic Center due to the weather forecast. Please bring floor stands for your flags - Muster NLT 10:30 am, City Council Chambers on the 1st floor.
Weather: 42° Partly Cloudy @ 11:00 am (as of 07 Dec) - Indoor Ceremony
Attendees: Beck (DAR), Bonner, Cook, DeLoach (NC), Dennis, Hamill, Jameson, Maris (NC), Osborn, Schwetke, Sheap, Thomas
December 2nd Sunday (5:00 pm) – Honor and Remember Banquet for Gold Star Families
Location: Founder's Inn, Virginia Beach, VA
Details: A Public Service Event. An indoor event. Muster at 4:15 PM.
Weather: 69° Cloudy @ 5:00pm (as of 1 Dec) - indoor event
Attendees: Brown, Dennis, Jameson, Melhuish, Schwetke
Location: Founder's Inn, Virginia Beach, VA
Details: A Public Service Event. An indoor event. Muster at 4:15 PM.
Weather: 69° Cloudy @ 5:00pm (as of 1 Dec) - indoor event
Attendees: Brown, Dennis, Jameson, Melhuish, Schwetke
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November 11th Sunday – Veterans' Day at James Monroe's Highlands
Location: Highlands, 2050 James Monroe Pkwy, Charlottesville, VA
Details: A National Level Event.
Weather: 47° Sunny @ 2:00 PM (as of 10 Nov)
Attendees: Kelly, O'Kelley, Wallenborn,
Location: Highlands, 2050 James Monroe Pkwy, Charlottesville, VA
Details: A National Level Event.
Weather: 47° Sunny @ 2:00 PM (as of 10 Nov)
Attendees: Kelly, O'Kelley, Wallenborn,
November 11th (2:00 PM) Sunday – Veterans' Day at George Washinton's Tomb
Location: Mount Vernon, VA
Details: A National Level Event. Enter through the Purple Heart Gate, tell them that you are there for the SAR Ceremony. Muster at 1:30 at General Washington's Tomb.
Weather: 47° Sunny @ 2:00 PM (as of 10 Nov)
Attendees: Adamy, Chase, Davenport, Elston, Hall, Osborn, Schwetke
Location: Mount Vernon, VA
Details: A National Level Event. Enter through the Purple Heart Gate, tell them that you are there for the SAR Ceremony. Muster at 1:30 at General Washington's Tomb.
Weather: 47° Sunny @ 2:00 PM (as of 10 Nov)
Attendees: Adamy, Chase, Davenport, Elston, Hall, Osborn, Schwetke
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November 11th (11:00 AM) Sunday – Veterans' Day at Culpeper National Cemetery
Location: Culpeper, VA
Details: A National Level Event
Weather: 43° Sunny @ 11:00 AM (as of 10 Nov)
Attendees: Dennis, Jameson, Lacey, Robinson (Eric & Marc)
Location: Culpeper, VA
Details: A National Level Event
Weather: 43° Sunny @ 11:00 AM (as of 10 Nov)
Attendees: Dennis, Jameson, Lacey, Robinson (Eric & Marc)
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November 11th (11:00 AM) Sunday – Veterans' Day at Middletown
Location: Middletown, VA
Details: A National Level Event
Attendees: Corey, Dusenbury, Johnson
Location: Middletown, VA
Details: A National Level Event
Attendees: Corey, Dusenbury, Johnson
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November 10th Saturday – Marine Corps Birthday
Location: James Charles Winery, 4063 Middle Rd, Winchester, Virginia
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Colonel James Wood II Chapter.
Attendees: Corey, Osborn, Robinson
Location: James Charles Winery, 4063 Middle Rd, Winchester, Virginia
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Colonel James Wood II Chapter.
Attendees: Corey, Osborn, Robinson
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November 7th Wednesday – Tribute to Veterans
Location: Monroe High School, Greene County, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Thomas Jefferson Chapter.
Attendees: Wallenborn, Williams
Location: Monroe High School, Greene County, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Thomas Jefferson Chapter.
Attendees: Wallenborn, Williams
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November 3rd Saturday – (11:30 AM) - Captain Benjamin Harris Grave Marking
Location: Scottsville, VA Details: A Chapter Level Event - Thomas Jefferson Chapter. Will include Musket Volleys. Weather: 56° Sunny @ 11:00 AM (as of 03 Nov) Attendees: Day, Friedman, Kelly, Williams, Wallenborn |
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November 3rd (10:00 AM) Saturday – 35 Patriot Grave Marking at Centre Presbyterian Church
Location: Centre Presby Church, 129 Centre Church Rd., Mooresville, NC Details: A State Level Event for North Carolina Weather: 50° Sunny @ 10:00AM ( as of 03 Nov) Attendees: Osborn |
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November 2nd (11:00 AM) Friday - Bob Carr's Funeral at Arlington National Cemetery
Location: Arlington National Cemetery - Starts from the Old Post Chapel Details: A Chapter Level Event - George Washington Chapter. US (Betsy Ross) and Virginia SAR Flags, no weapons. Color Guard show NLT 10:30. Weather: 70° Cloudy @12:00 Noon (as of 02 Nov) Attendees: Cook, Osborn, Schwetke, Taimi |
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October 27th Saturday (4:00 PM) – Compatriot Boggs Grave Marking Ceremony
Location: Cedar Hill Cemetery, Franklin, WV Details: A Chapter Level Event - Fairfax Resolves Chapter - Dr. Charles Boggs is a WWII veteran and past president of the Fairfax Resolves chapter. Time adjusted to allow attendance at both events on this date. 60 miles, 1:20 driving time between Verona, VA and Franklin, WV. Planning Musket Firing - participants noted with bold print. Weather: 52° Cloudy @ 4:00pm (as of 27 Oct) Attendees: Bonner, Cook, Eubanks, McKinley, Schmidt, Schwetke |
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October 21st Sunday – Patriot Grave Marking at Fredericksburg
Location: Fredericksburg Details: A Chapter Level Event - Colonel Fielding Lewis Chapter Attendees: Hamilton |
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October 20th Saturday – (3:00 PM) - 2 Patriots Grave Marking at Gainsboro, VA
Location: Gainsboro, VA (on 522 NW of Winchester) Details: A Chapter Level Event - Colonel James Wood II Chapter. Plan on musket volley. Weather: 61° Partly Cloudy @ 3:00pm (as of 20 Oct) Attendees: Dusenbury, Ford, Osborn, Robinson (Eric & Mark), Schwetke (Bill & Doug), Wood |
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October 20th Saturday – Patriot Grave Marking at Shepherdstown, WV
Location: Shepherdstown, WV Details: A Chapter Level Event in West Virginia Attendees: Corey, Robinson (Mark)
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October 19th, 2018 Friday –
(9:15 AM) - Yorktown - Wreath Laying at Nelson's Tomb;
(10:30 AM) - Yorktown Day Parade
Location: Yorktown, VA
Details: A National Level Event. For wreath laying muster at 8:45 - stakes for flags. Picture will be taken immediately following wreath laying. For parade muster as soon as the wreath laying is over. Picture will be taken just to the left of where we fall out from the parade.
Weather: 52° Sunny @ 09:15; 57° Sunny @ 10:30 (as of 18 Oct)
Attendees: Addington (TN), Alter (AZ), Bredenfoerder (OH), Bonner, Brown, Cook, Dennis, Elston, Eubanks, Hamilton, Hankins, (OH), Hoover (MD), Jameson, Lyngar (Andrew [NM] & Lance), Melhuish, Moyer (MD), Nelson (NC), O'Kelley, Raborg (VPG), Schwetke (Doug and Bill), Sheap, Thomas, Williams
(9:15 AM) - Yorktown - Wreath Laying at Nelson's Tomb;
(10:30 AM) - Yorktown Day Parade
Location: Yorktown, VA
Details: A National Level Event. For wreath laying muster at 8:45 - stakes for flags. Picture will be taken immediately following wreath laying. For parade muster as soon as the wreath laying is over. Picture will be taken just to the left of where we fall out from the parade.
Weather: 52° Sunny @ 09:15; 57° Sunny @ 10:30 (as of 18 Oct)
Attendees: Addington (TN), Alter (AZ), Bredenfoerder (OH), Bonner, Brown, Cook, Dennis, Elston, Eubanks, Hamilton, Hankins, (OH), Hoover (MD), Jameson, Lyngar (Andrew [NM] & Lance), Melhuish, Moyer (MD), Nelson (NC), O'Kelley, Raborg (VPG), Schwetke (Doug and Bill), Sheap, Thomas, Williams
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October 14th Sunday – Patriot Grave Marking - Captain Francis Henry
Location: Shallow Fords, NC Details: A State Level Event for North Carolina Attendees: Volger |
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October 13th Saturday – Patriot Grave Marking - Waterford, VA
Location: Waterford, VA Details: A Chapter Level Event - Colonel William Grayson Chapter Attendees: Chase, Hartman, Kelly, Schwoerer (Barry & Jacob) |
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October 13th (2:30 PM) Saturday – Patriot Grave Marking - General Robert Lawson
Location: Historic St. John’s Church, 2401 E. Broad Street, Richmond, VA Details: A District Level Event, declared by VPG Andrew Lyngar of the Mountain District who attended. (Counts toward SAR Silver Color Guard Medal). Weather: 63° Partly Cloudy @ 2:30 PM (as of 13 Oct) Attendees: Jack Aker (C.A.R.), Cook, McKinley, Owings, Schwetke |
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October 7th (11:00 AM) Sunday – King's Mountain
Location: Kings Mountain National Military Park, 2625 Park Rd, Blacksburg, SC
Details: A National Level Event.
Weather : 76° Partly Cloudy at 11:00am (as of 05 Oct)
Attendees: Davenport, Thomas (Jeff & Justin)
Location: Kings Mountain National Military Park, 2625 Park Rd, Blacksburg, SC
Details: A National Level Event.
Weather : 76° Partly Cloudy at 11:00am (as of 05 Oct)
Attendees: Davenport, Thomas (Jeff & Justin)
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October 6th - 7th Saturday - Sunday – Battle of Point Pleasant
Location: Point Pleasant, WV
Details: A National Level Event. Parade, Dinner, & Dance on Saturday. Church Service & Memorial Ceremony (2:00 PM) on Sunday. More info here. RSVP here.
Weather :
Saturday - 87° Mostly Sunny (as of 05 Oct)
Sunday - 87° Mostly Sunny (as of 05 Oct)
Attendees: Dooley, Kelly, Schwetke
Location: Point Pleasant, WV
Details: A National Level Event. Parade, Dinner, & Dance on Saturday. Church Service & Memorial Ceremony (2:00 PM) on Sunday. More info here. RSVP here.
Weather :
Saturday - 87° Mostly Sunny (as of 05 Oct)
Sunday - 87° Mostly Sunny (as of 05 Oct)
Attendees: Dooley, Kelly, Schwetke
photo by Ed Lowe
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October 6th Saturday (11:00 AM) – Patriot Grave Marking
Location: Old City Cemetery, 401 Taylor St, Lynchburg, VA Details: A State Level Event. Participation can qualify for the Patriot Grave Marking Medal. RSVP to Mark Day - email link here. Musket Firing - 3 volleys planned - those firing marked with asterisk. Weather : 72° Mostly Cloudy at 11:00am (as of 05 Oct) Attendees: Day*, Eubanks, Fritts (1812), Hamill, Kelly*, Lyman (1812), Osborn*, Sheap, Vogler |
October 6th Saturday – Callands Festival
Location: Callands
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Colonel George Waller Chapter
Location: Callands
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Colonel George Waller Chapter
September 27th - 30th Thursday - Sunday – NSSAR Fall Leadership & Trustees' Meeting
Location: The Brown Hotel
Details: A National Level Event. Indoor event.
Weather:
Friday: 78° Partly Cloudy (as of 27 Sep)
Saturday: 75° Sunny (as of 27 Sep)
Attendees: Davenport, Osborn, Schwetke
Location: The Brown Hotel
Details: A National Level Event. Indoor event.
Weather:
Friday: 78° Partly Cloudy (as of 27 Sep)
Saturday: 75° Sunny (as of 27 Sep)
Attendees: Davenport, Osborn, Schwetke
NSSAR Color Guard Commander Mark Anthony presents the von Steuben Medal to Virginia SAR President Pat Kelly.
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September 14th - 15th Friday & Saturday – Virginia SAR Semi-Annual Meeting
Location: Holiday Inn, Charlottesville, VA
Details: A State Level Event. More information here. Color Guard Workshop on Friday evening
Location: Holiday Inn, Charlottesville, VA
Details: A State Level Event. More information here. Color Guard Workshop on Friday evening
weather: An indoors event
Friday: 76° TStorms - 90% - wind 10-15mph - rain starting about noon (as of 14 Sep)
Saturday: 76°Rain - 70% - wind 10-15mph (as of 14 Sep)
Anticipated Attendees: Chase, Cook, Davenport, Hamill Jameson, O'Kelley, Osborn, Schwetke, Taimi, Wallenborn, Williams
Friday: 76° TStorms - 90% - wind 10-15mph - rain starting about noon (as of 14 Sep)
Saturday: 76°Rain - 70% - wind 10-15mph (as of 14 Sep)
Anticipated Attendees: Chase, Cook, Davenport, Hamill Jameson, O'Kelley, Osborn, Schwetke, Taimi, Wallenborn, Williams
COLOR GUARD SCHEDULE
FRIDAY
Colors will be pre-positioned and left in place – No Color Guard Activity
2000-2100 – Color Guard Workshop in Madison & Monroe
Saturday
0810 – Muster outside Madison & Monroe
0830 – Post the Colors
Color Guard Medals will be presented during the meeting
1030 – Retire the Colors
1140 – Muster outside the Presidential Ballroom
1200 – Post the Colors
1400 – Retire the Colors
FRIDAY
Colors will be pre-positioned and left in place – No Color Guard Activity
2000-2100 – Color Guard Workshop in Madison & Monroe
Saturday
0810 – Muster outside Madison & Monroe
0830 – Post the Colors
Color Guard Medals will be presented during the meeting
1030 – Retire the Colors
1140 – Muster outside the Presidential Ballroom
1200 – Post the Colors
1400 – Retire the Colors
September 15th (10:00 AM) Saturday – Sycamore Shoals
Location: Elizabethton, TN
Details: A National Level Event
Weather: 75° Mostly Cloudy @ 10:00am (as of 14 Sep)
Anticipated Attendees:
Location: Elizabethton, TN
Details: A National Level Event
Weather: 75° Mostly Cloudy @ 10:00am (as of 14 Sep)
Anticipated Attendees:
September 15th (09:00 AM - 5:30 PM) Saturday – Vigil at George Washington's Tomb *****CANCELLED*****
Location: Mount Vernon
Details: A National Level Event. Muskets will be furnished onsite. Reply to National Color Guard Commander Mark Anthony for participation by emailing him at the address on this link
Weather : Cancelled due to Weather Forecast of Winds and Rain
Location: Mount Vernon
Details: A National Level Event. Muskets will be furnished onsite. Reply to National Color Guard Commander Mark Anthony for participation by emailing him at the address on this link
Weather : Cancelled due to Weather Forecast of Winds and Rain
September 11th (08:46 AM) Tuesday – National Day of Service and Remembrance
Location: Culpeper, VA
Details: A National Level Event - Approved as a "Massing of the Colors" national event. Color Guards of SAR, Police Department, Fire Department, Sheriff's Office, American Legion, VFW, and Bugles Across America will participate. Begins in front of the Culpeper Fire Station at 8:46, the time that the first plane hit the towers, and each subsequent plane impact is noted at the appropriate time in a different place. Counts as a National Event.
Muster at 0815 in front of the Culpeper Fire Department, 155W Davis St, Culpeper,
weather from 0800 to 1100: 69-74° - Mostly Cloudy (as of 10 Sep)
Anticipated Attendees: Chase, Dennis, Eubanks, Jameson, Schwetke, Taimi
Location: Culpeper, VA
Details: A National Level Event - Approved as a "Massing of the Colors" national event. Color Guards of SAR, Police Department, Fire Department, Sheriff's Office, American Legion, VFW, and Bugles Across America will participate. Begins in front of the Culpeper Fire Station at 8:46, the time that the first plane hit the towers, and each subsequent plane impact is noted at the appropriate time in a different place. Counts as a National Event.
Muster at 0815 in front of the Culpeper Fire Department, 155W Davis St, Culpeper,
weather from 0800 to 1100: 69-74° - Mostly Cloudy (as of 10 Sep)
Anticipated Attendees: Chase, Dennis, Eubanks, Jameson, Schwetke, Taimi
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September 8th Saturday (4:05 PM) – President General Wreath Laying at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier - Arlington National Cemetery
Location: Arlington National Cemetery
Details: A National Level Event. Muster on the South side NLT 3:35 PM. Plan on a 15 minute walk from public parking to the Tomb of the Unknown - Shuttle available.
NO WEAPONS ALLOWED. **** NOTE TIME CHANGE ****
weather: at 4:00 PM - 69° Cloudy - 0% chance of rain (as of 8 Sep)
Anticipated Attendees: Cook, Eubanks, Friedman, O'Kelley, Schwetke, Taimi, Thomas, Whitney
Location: Arlington National Cemetery
Details: A National Level Event. Muster on the South side NLT 3:35 PM. Plan on a 15 minute walk from public parking to the Tomb of the Unknown - Shuttle available.
NO WEAPONS ALLOWED. **** NOTE TIME CHANGE ****
weather: at 4:00 PM - 69° Cloudy - 0% chance of rain (as of 8 Sep)
Anticipated Attendees: Cook, Eubanks, Friedman, O'Kelley, Schwetke, Taimi, Thomas, Whitney
September 5th Wednesday – Veteran Tribute
Location: Shenandoah County Fairgrounds, Woodstock, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Colonel James Wood II Chapter
Attendees: Johnson, Osborn, Robinson
Location: Shenandoah County Fairgrounds, Woodstock, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Colonel James Wood II Chapter
Attendees: Johnson, Osborn, Robinson
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September 1st Saturday (11:00 AM) – Battle of the Capes
Location: Fort Story, VA (Virginia Beach)
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Norfolk Chapter
weather: 83° Mostly Cloudy @ 11:00 AM (as of 31 Aug)
Attendees: Cook, Jameson
Location: Fort Story, VA (Virginia Beach)
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Norfolk Chapter
weather: 83° Mostly Cloudy @ 11:00 AM (as of 31 Aug)
Attendees: Cook, Jameson
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August 25th Saturday (7:05 PM) – SAR Night at the Ball Park - Norfolk Tides- Presidential Initiative
Location: Norfolk, VA
Details: A State Level Event. Presidential Initiative. Hosted by Norfolk Chapter. Norfolk Tides v Durham Bulls.
weather: 85° Mostly Cloudy, clearing in the evening (as of 21 Aug)
Anticipated Attendees: Brown, Melhuish
Location: Norfolk, VA
Details: A State Level Event. Presidential Initiative. Hosted by Norfolk Chapter. Norfolk Tides v Durham Bulls.
weather: 85° Mostly Cloudy, clearing in the evening (as of 21 Aug)
Anticipated Attendees: Brown, Melhuish
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August 24th Friday – Promotion of Army Chief of Chaplains
Location: Pohick Church, Alexandria, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event
Attendees: Chase, Duncan, Jameson, Kelly, Lacey, Schwoerer, Taimi
Location: Pohick Church, Alexandria, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event
Attendees: Chase, Duncan, Jameson, Kelly, Lacey, Schwoerer, Taimi
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August 18th Saturday (1:30 PM) – Battle of Blue Licks
Location: Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park, Carlisle, KY
Details: A National Level Event.
weather: 79° Sct TStorms - 65% at 1:30pm (as of 17 Aug)
Attendees: Davenport, Kelly, Marc Robinson
Location: Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park, Carlisle, KY
Details: A National Level Event.
weather: 79° Sct TStorms - 65% at 1:30pm (as of 17 Aug)
Attendees: Davenport, Kelly, Marc Robinson
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August 18th - 19th Saturday - Sunday - Nansemond Indian Tribe Annual Pow Wow
Location: Mattanock Town, 1001 Pembroke Lane, Suffolk, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Nansemond Indian Patriots Chapter. We will post the colors at noon each day, likely combined with the Nansemond Tribal Color Guard. Will probably have a booth for recruiting the remainder of each day.
Saturday Attendees: Badamo, O'Kelley, Schwetke,
Sunday Attendees: Badamo, Schwetke,
Location: Mattanock Town, 1001 Pembroke Lane, Suffolk, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Nansemond Indian Patriots Chapter. We will post the colors at noon each day, likely combined with the Nansemond Tribal Color Guard. Will probably have a booth for recruiting the remainder of each day.
Saturday Attendees: Badamo, O'Kelley, Schwetke,
Sunday Attendees: Badamo, Schwetke,
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Tom Badamo of the Nansemond Indian Patriot Chapter dresses like his patriot ancestor to participate in the Color Guard.
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August 10th -12th – Atlantic Middle States Association Conference
Location: Marriott at City Center, Newport News, VA
Details: A District Level Event. (Counts toward SAR Silver Color Guard Medal). More information here.
Attendees: Chase, O'Kelley, Schwetke, Thomas
Location: Marriott at City Center, Newport News, VA
Details: A District Level Event. (Counts toward SAR Silver Color Guard Medal). More information here.
Attendees: Chase, O'Kelley, Schwetke, Thomas
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August 5th Sunday (2:00 PM) – Honor and Remember - Run for the Fallen
Location: Arlington National Cemetery
Details: A Public Service Event - We are approved to stand with current US Flag. Muster in Lot 60 at Arlington National Cemetery, NLT 1:30pm.
weather: 91° Partly Cloudy @ 2:00pm (as of 05 Aug)
Attendees: Eubanks, McKinley, Schmidt (commanding)
Location: Arlington National Cemetery
Details: A Public Service Event - We are approved to stand with current US Flag. Muster in Lot 60 at Arlington National Cemetery, NLT 1:30pm.
weather: 91° Partly Cloudy @ 2:00pm (as of 05 Aug)
Attendees: Eubanks, McKinley, Schmidt (commanding)
July 28th Saturday (11:00 AM) – 244th Anniversary of Fairfax Resolves
Location: Historic Fairfax County Courthouse, 4000 Chain Bridge Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Fairfax Resolves Chapter - Lunch to follow at Auld Shebeen Irish Pub and Restaurant, 3971 Chain Bridge Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030. RSVP here.
Weather: 78° Sunny @ 11:00am (as of 27 Jul)
Attendees: Cook, Davenport, Dennis, Duncan, Egan, Eubanks, Hamill, Jameson, McKinley, Schwetke, Thomas
Location: Historic Fairfax County Courthouse, 4000 Chain Bridge Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Fairfax Resolves Chapter - Lunch to follow at Auld Shebeen Irish Pub and Restaurant, 3971 Chain Bridge Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030. RSVP here.
Weather: 78° Sunny @ 11:00am (as of 27 Jul)
Attendees: Cook, Davenport, Dennis, Duncan, Egan, Eubanks, Hamill, Jameson, McKinley, Schwetke, Thomas
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July 28th Saturday (10:00 AM) – Fort Laurens
Location: Bolivar, OH
Details: A National Level Event.
weather: 70° Mostly Sunny @ 10:00am (as of 27 Jul)
Anticipated Attendees: Hartman, Kelly
Location: Bolivar, OH
Details: A National Level Event.
weather: 70° Mostly Sunny @ 10:00am (as of 27 Jul)
Anticipated Attendees: Hartman, Kelly
July 21st Saturday (10:00 AM) – Middletown, VA Patriots' Pride Day
Location: Middletown, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Colonel James Wood, II Chapter. More information here.
Weather: 79° Partly Cloudy in the AM, with TStorms in the PM - 50% (as of 19 Jul)
Attendees: Andrews, Pierce, Robinson (Eric and Marc), Schwetke
Location: Middletown, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Colonel James Wood, II Chapter. More information here.
Weather: 79° Partly Cloudy in the AM, with TStorms in the PM - 50% (as of 19 Jul)
Attendees: Andrews, Pierce, Robinson (Eric and Marc), Schwetke
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July 13th - 18th – 128th Annual SAR Congress
Location: Westin Memorial City, Houston, TX
Details: A National Level Event.
Attendees: Bonner, Chase, Davenport, Kelly, Osborn, Schmidt, Schwetke (Bill & Doug), Thomas
Location: Westin Memorial City, Houston, TX
Details: A National Level Event.
Attendees: Bonner, Chase, Davenport, Kelly, Osborn, Schmidt, Schwetke (Bill & Doug), Thomas
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July 4th Wednesday (4:00 PM) – Culpeper Independence Day Parade
Location: Culpeper, VA
Details: A National Level Event.
Weather: at 4:00 PM -89° Mostly Cloudy (Humid - Heat Index 97° ) (as of 4 Jul)
Attendees: Bayne (Grand Marshall for Parade!), Dennis, Jameson, Lacey (Lon, Jr., Alan, Lon III), Osborn, Robinson (Eric and Marc), Schwetke
Location: Culpeper, VA
Details: A National Level Event.
Weather: at 4:00 PM -89° Mostly Cloudy (Humid - Heat Index 97° ) (as of 4 Jul)
Attendees: Bayne (Grand Marshall for Parade!), Dennis, Jameson, Lacey (Lon, Jr., Alan, Lon III), Osborn, Robinson (Eric and Marc), Schwetke
July 4th Wednesday (12:00 PM) – Declaration of Independence Historic Event
Location: Courthouse Lawn, Culpeper, VA
Details: A National Level Event. Includes musket volley. Muster NLT 11:30, show earlier if possible to help with set up.
Weather: at noon -87° Mostly Cloudy (Humid - Heat Index 96° ), warming to 89° in the afternoon (as of 3 Jul)
Attendees: Bayne, Dennis, Hamill, Jameson, Lacey (Lon, Jr., Alan, Lon III), Osborn, Robinson (Eric and Marc), Schwetke, Truskey.
Location: Courthouse Lawn, Culpeper, VA
Details: A National Level Event. Includes musket volley. Muster NLT 11:30, show earlier if possible to help with set up.
Weather: at noon -87° Mostly Cloudy (Humid - Heat Index 96° ), warming to 89° in the afternoon (as of 3 Jul)
Attendees: Bayne, Dennis, Hamill, Jameson, Lacey (Lon, Jr., Alan, Lon III), Osborn, Robinson (Eric and Marc), Schwetke, Truskey.
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LINK TO VIDEO HERE
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July 4th, 2018 Wednesday (10:00 AM) – Independence Day at Mount Vernon
Location: Mount Vernon, VA
Details: A National Level Event. Medal presented by George Washington Chapter to all first time participants. Naturalization Ceremony will follow. All SAR Participants Muster by the Cunningham Administration Building at 9:30 AM. We no longer are allowed to park inside by the Administration building - arrive early for favorable parking. Total walking distance about 1.0 miles.
Weather: at 10:00 am - 85° Mostly Cloudy, (Humid - Heat Index 93° ), warming to 88° by noon (as of 4 Jul)
Attendees: Bonner, Christensen, Davenport, Dooley, Embrey, Hall, Schmidt, Schwetke, Thomas (Jeff & Justin)
Location: Mount Vernon, VA
Details: A National Level Event. Medal presented by George Washington Chapter to all first time participants. Naturalization Ceremony will follow. All SAR Participants Muster by the Cunningham Administration Building at 9:30 AM. We no longer are allowed to park inside by the Administration building - arrive early for favorable parking. Total walking distance about 1.0 miles.
Weather: at 10:00 am - 85° Mostly Cloudy, (Humid - Heat Index 93° ), warming to 88° by noon (as of 4 Jul)
Attendees: Bonner, Christensen, Davenport, Dooley, Embrey, Hall, Schmidt, Schwetke, Thomas (Jeff & Justin)
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June 30th Saturday (10:00 AM) – First Annual Andrew Lewis Day Ceremony
Location: Salem Civic Center, 1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Fincastle Resolves Chapter .- Joint Event with West Virginia SAR. RSVP to Phil Sheridan at: sheridann@embarqmail.com
Weather: 81° Mostly Sunny 10:00, warming to 86° by noon (as of 29 Jun)
Attendees: Coale, Fritts, Greathouse (WV), Hamill, Lester (WV), Schwetke, Sheap, Vogler
Location: Salem Civic Center, 1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Fincastle Resolves Chapter .- Joint Event with West Virginia SAR. RSVP to Phil Sheridan at: sheridann@embarqmail.com
Weather: 81° Mostly Sunny 10:00, warming to 86° by noon (as of 29 Jun)
Attendees: Coale, Fritts, Greathouse (WV), Hamill, Lester (WV), Schwetke, Sheap, Vogler
June 24th Sunday (3:00 PM) - Organizational Meeting of the Nansemond Indian Patriots Chapter
Location: Mattanock Town, 1001 Pembroke Lane, Suffolk, VA
Details: A State Level Event. Indoor meeting at which we will both post and retire the colors.
Weather: 92° Mostly Sunny at 3:00 PM (as of 24 Jun)
Attendees: Cook, Melhuish, Schwetke
Location: Mattanock Town, 1001 Pembroke Lane, Suffolk, VA
Details: A State Level Event. Indoor meeting at which we will both post and retire the colors.
Weather: 92° Mostly Sunny at 3:00 PM (as of 24 Jun)
Attendees: Cook, Melhuish, Schwetke
June 16th Saturday (10:00 AM) – Culpeper Minutemen Memorial Ceremony
Location: Off of Monument Lane in Yowell Meadow Park, Culpeper, VA - be sure to check map to find it!
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Culpeper Minutemen Chapter - Muster NLT 09:30- includes musket volley - will be followed by chapter meeting and lunch at Luigi's Restaurant. Luncheon speaker is re-enactor Dennis Loba, who will explain the things that a Virginia Militiaman would carry with him on a campaign. More information, including map: here.
Weather: 75° Sunny at 10:00 AM (as of 15 Jun)
Attendees: Dennis, Hamill, Jameson, Lacey, Schwetke, Truskey
Location: Off of Monument Lane in Yowell Meadow Park, Culpeper, VA - be sure to check map to find it!
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Culpeper Minutemen Chapter - Muster NLT 09:30- includes musket volley - will be followed by chapter meeting and lunch at Luigi's Restaurant. Luncheon speaker is re-enactor Dennis Loba, who will explain the things that a Virginia Militiaman would carry with him on a campaign. More information, including map: here.
Weather: 75° Sunny at 10:00 AM (as of 15 Jun)
Attendees: Dennis, Hamill, Jameson, Lacey, Schwetke, Truskey
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June 14th Thursday (7:00 PM) – SAR/DAR/C.A.R. Flag Retirement Ceremony
Location: Shawnee Volunteer Fire Station, 2210 Valor Drive, Winchester Virginia
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Colonel James Wood, II Chapter
Weather: 78° Sunny - at 7:00 PM (as of 14 Jun)
Attendees: Andrews, Corey, Osborn, Marc Robinson
Location: Shawnee Volunteer Fire Station, 2210 Valor Drive, Winchester Virginia
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Colonel James Wood, II Chapter
Weather: 78° Sunny - at 7:00 PM (as of 14 Jun)
Attendees: Andrews, Corey, Osborn, Marc Robinson
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June 14th Thursday (6:35 PM) – SAR Night at the Ball Park - Richmond Flying Squirrels - Presidential Initiative
Location: The Diamond, Richmond, VA
Details: A State Level Event. Presidential Initiative. Game is Richmond Flying Squirrels against the Portland, Maine Sea Dogs. Flag Day - Muster NLT 6:00 pm
weather: 85° Sunny at 6:30 PM (as of 14 Jun)
Attendees: Chase, Hall, Owings, Schwetke
Location: The Diamond, Richmond, VA
Details: A State Level Event. Presidential Initiative. Game is Richmond Flying Squirrels against the Portland, Maine Sea Dogs. Flag Day - Muster NLT 6:00 pm
weather: 85° Sunny at 6:30 PM (as of 14 Jun)
Attendees: Chase, Hall, Owings, Schwetke
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June 10th Sunday (1:00 PM) – Wilberger Grave Marking
Location: Friendens United Church - Christ, 3960 Friedens Church Rd, Mount Crawford VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Colonel Fielding Lewis Chapter - Planning musket volley - Reception to follow grave marking. Participants receive credit for Grave Marking Medal.
weather: 82° at 1:00 PM Sct TStorms - 65%, increasing to 90% at 2:00 (as of 10 Jun)
Attendees: Dennis, Jameson, Eric Robinson, Marc Robinson, Schwetke, Sheap
Location: Friendens United Church - Christ, 3960 Friedens Church Rd, Mount Crawford VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Colonel Fielding Lewis Chapter - Planning musket volley - Reception to follow grave marking. Participants receive credit for Grave Marking Medal.
weather: 82° at 1:00 PM Sct TStorms - 65%, increasing to 90% at 2:00 (as of 10 Jun)
Attendees: Dennis, Jameson, Eric Robinson, Marc Robinson, Schwetke, Sheap
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June 9th Saturday (10:30 AM) – Jacob Sperry Grave Marking
Location: Mount Hebron Cemetery, Winchester, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Colonel James Wood, II Chapter. Participants receive credit for Grave Marking Medal. musket volley.
weather: 73° Cloudy at 10:00AM, Sct TStorms starting at 1:00 - 50% (as of 9 Jun)
Attendees: Andrews, Chase, Corey, Jameson, Johnson, Osborn, Robinson (Eric & Marc), Schwetke
Location: Mount Hebron Cemetery, Winchester, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Colonel James Wood, II Chapter. Participants receive credit for Grave Marking Medal. musket volley.
weather: 73° Cloudy at 10:00AM, Sct TStorms starting at 1:00 - 50% (as of 9 Jun)
Attendees: Andrews, Chase, Corey, Jameson, Johnson, Osborn, Robinson (Eric & Marc), Schwetke
Left to right: Johnson, Andrews, Eric Robinson, Wood, Schwetke, Corey, Jameson, Chase, Osborn, Ebert, Marc Robinson.
June 9th Saturday (10:00 AM) – Battle of Ramsour's Mill
Location: Lincolnton, NC
Details: A National Level Event. RSVP and more information here.
weather: 79° Partly Cloudy at 10:00 AM (as of 8 Jun)
Attendees: Davenport
Location: Lincolnton, NC
Details: A National Level Event. RSVP and more information here.
weather: 79° Partly Cloudy at 10:00 AM (as of 8 Jun)
Attendees: Davenport
June 3rd Sunday (2:00 PM) – John Wood High School Graduation
Location: 161 Apple Pie Ridge Rd, Winchester, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Colonel John Wood, II Chapter.
At the main drive to the school, tell the folks blocking the way that you are with the Color Guard. You should proceed up the hill to the school and turn right into the parking lot at the rear of the school.
This is a march into place, present colors, march out again event of short duration - 10 minutes and done.
weather: 62° Showers - 50% at 2:00pm (as of 3 Jun) - INDOORS CEREMONY
Attendees: Andrews, Chase, Osborn, Robinson
Location: 161 Apple Pie Ridge Rd, Winchester, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Colonel John Wood, II Chapter.
At the main drive to the school, tell the folks blocking the way that you are with the Color Guard. You should proceed up the hill to the school and turn right into the parking lot at the rear of the school.
This is a march into place, present colors, march out again event of short duration - 10 minutes and done.
weather: 62° Showers - 50% at 2:00pm (as of 3 Jun) - INDOORS CEREMONY
Attendees: Andrews, Chase, Osborn, Robinson
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June 2nd Saturday (11:00 AM) – Wayne's Crossing of the Potomac
Location: "Spirit of Loudoun" Statue on Courthouse Lawn, Leesburg, VA
Weather Backup: St. James Episcopal Church, located at 14 Cornwall St NW
INDOOR CEREMONY - GO TO ST JAMES CHURCH
Decision to be made Saturday Morning - Follow us on Twitter
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Fairfax Resolves Chapter.
Bring both stakes and floor stands for your flags to cover both indoor and outdoor ceremony options.
Pay as you go lunch at the Leesburg Brewing Company on Loudoun Street to follow.
weather: (as of 2 Jun @ 8:30)
11:00 am - 75° Mostly Cloudy
12:00 pm - 76° Cloudy
1:00 pm - 77° Isolated TStorms - 35%
Attendees: Abbott, Chase, Cook, Dennis, Jameson, Osborn, Schwetke, Thomas (Jeff & Justin)
Location: "Spirit of Loudoun" Statue on Courthouse Lawn, Leesburg, VA
Weather Backup: St. James Episcopal Church, located at 14 Cornwall St NW
INDOOR CEREMONY - GO TO ST JAMES CHURCH
Decision to be made Saturday Morning - Follow us on Twitter
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Fairfax Resolves Chapter.
Bring both stakes and floor stands for your flags to cover both indoor and outdoor ceremony options.
Pay as you go lunch at the Leesburg Brewing Company on Loudoun Street to follow.
weather: (as of 2 Jun @ 8:30)
11:00 am - 75° Mostly Cloudy
12:00 pm - 76° Cloudy
1:00 pm - 77° Isolated TStorms - 35%
Attendees: Abbott, Chase, Cook, Dennis, Jameson, Osborn, Schwetke, Thomas (Jeff & Justin)
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Left to right: Schwetke, Justin Thoas, Dennis, Jeff Thomas, Abbott, Chase, Jameson, Osborn, Cook
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May 28th Monday (2:00 PM) – National Memorial Day Parade
Location: Washington, DC
Details: A National Level Event. Medal presented by George Washington Chapter to all first time participants. Release form is required; can be found here. MUSTER AT 1:00 PM
Parade officials recommend the Ronald Reagan International Trade Center (entrance on 14th Street near Constitution Avenue). The SAR unit's assembly site is on the east (or Capitol) side of 7th Street, N.W., on the National Mall, approximately 100 feet south of the intersection of Madison Drive and 7th Street, N.W.
weather: 69° Cloudy, at 2:00 pm. (as of 28 May) We will march "Rain or Shine"
Bring water and sun screen - porta-johns available onsite
Attendees: Elston, Embrey, Eubanks, Friedman, Hall, O'Kelley, Schwetke, Thomas
Location: Washington, DC
Details: A National Level Event. Medal presented by George Washington Chapter to all first time participants. Release form is required; can be found here. MUSTER AT 1:00 PM
Parade officials recommend the Ronald Reagan International Trade Center (entrance on 14th Street near Constitution Avenue). The SAR unit's assembly site is on the east (or Capitol) side of 7th Street, N.W., on the National Mall, approximately 100 feet south of the intersection of Madison Drive and 7th Street, N.W.
weather: 69° Cloudy, at 2:00 pm. (as of 28 May) We will march "Rain or Shine"
Bring water and sun screen - porta-johns available onsite
Attendees: Elston, Embrey, Eubanks, Friedman, Hall, O'Kelley, Schwetke, Thomas
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May 28th Monday (11:00 AM) – Memorial Day at Culpeper National Cemetery
Location: Culpeper, VA
Details: A National Level Event. Charles Jameson is the key note speaker - will have stakes for flags so that he can speak and do Color Guard. NOTE TIME CHANGE TO 11;00 AM. For best parking, arrive early.
weather: 68° Cloudy at 11:00 am (Showers starting at 1:00 pm (as of 28 May). Inclement weather venue is Culpeper Baptist Church
Attendees: Chase, Cook, Dennis, Jameson, Taimi
Location: Culpeper, VA
Details: A National Level Event. Charles Jameson is the key note speaker - will have stakes for flags so that he can speak and do Color Guard. NOTE TIME CHANGE TO 11;00 AM. For best parking, arrive early.
weather: 68° Cloudy at 11:00 am (Showers starting at 1:00 pm (as of 28 May). Inclement weather venue is Culpeper Baptist Church
Attendees: Chase, Cook, Dennis, Jameson, Taimi
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May 27th Sunday (2:00 PM) – Memorial Day Ceremony at Berryville
Location: Rose Hill Park, Berryville VA
Details: A National Level Event. Inclement weather is barn immediately behind the band stand.
weather: 80°Cloludy at 2:00 pm, Sct TStorms at 3:00 pm - 50% (as of 27 May)
Attendees: Andrews, Dennis, Jameson, Osborn, Pierce, Robinson, Schwetke
Location: Rose Hill Park, Berryville VA
Details: A National Level Event. Inclement weather is barn immediately behind the band stand.
weather: 80°Cloludy at 2:00 pm, Sct TStorms at 3:00 pm - 50% (as of 27 May)
Attendees: Andrews, Dennis, Jameson, Osborn, Pierce, Robinson, Schwetke
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May 28th Monday (11:00 AM) – Memorial Day at Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery
Location: Dublin, VA
Details: A National Level Event.
Attendees: Coale
Location: Dublin, VA
Details: A National Level Event.
Attendees: Coale
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May 26th Saturday (10:30 AM) – 238th Anniversary of The Battle of Waxhaws
Location: Lancaster, SC
Details: A National Level Event. We will bring Virginia soil for President Kelly to spread on the mass grave of Virginians.
weather: 75° Sct TStorms at 10:00 AM - 45%, chance of rain increasing through the day (as of 25 May)
Attendees: Hall, Hamill, Schwetke
Location: Lancaster, SC
Details: A National Level Event. We will bring Virginia soil for President Kelly to spread on the mass grave of Virginians.
weather: 75° Sct TStorms at 10:00 AM - 45%, chance of rain increasing through the day (as of 25 May)
Attendees: Hall, Hamill, Schwetke
Left to right: Sam Powell (NC), ?, ?, Bob Krause (SC), Jim Wood (SA Dist VPG), Bill Schwetke (VA), Tom Hamill (VA), ?, Gary Hall (VA), Greg Ohanesian (SC)
May 19th Saturday (12:00 Noon) – Fort Loudoun Day - A French and Indian War Event.
Location: 419 North Loudoun Street, Winchester Virginia
Details: A Chapter Level Event - James Wood, II Chapter. Militia uniform only - looking for muskets for a volley.
weather: 57° Cloudy at noon (as of 19 May)
Anticipated Attendees: Andrews
Location: 419 North Loudoun Street, Winchester Virginia
Details: A Chapter Level Event - James Wood, II Chapter. Militia uniform only - looking for muskets for a volley.
weather: 57° Cloudy at noon (as of 19 May)
Anticipated Attendees: Andrews
May 12th Saturday (3:00 PM) – Patriot Grave Marking at the Presbyterian Cemetery in Alexandria, VA
Location: Wilkes Street Complex, Alexandria, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - George Washington Chapter. Marking the graves of 4 patriots. Participants receive credit for Grave Marking Medal. More information here.
weather: 91° Sunny at 3:00 PM (as of 11 May)
Attendees: Bonner, Chase, Schmidt,Thomas
Location: Wilkes Street Complex, Alexandria, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - George Washington Chapter. Marking the graves of 4 patriots. Participants receive credit for Grave Marking Medal. More information here.
weather: 91° Sunny at 3:00 PM (as of 11 May)
Attendees: Bonner, Chase, Schmidt,Thomas
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May 12th Saturday (10:00 AM) – The Raid at Martin's Station
Location: Wilderness Road State Park, Ewing, VA
Details: A National Level Event. Presidential Initiative.
weather: 74° Sunny at 10:00 AM increasing to 81° Mostly Sunny at noon (as of 11 May)
Attendees: Blevins, Fritts, Hamilton, Kelly, O'Kelley, Schwetke, Vogler
Location: Wilderness Road State Park, Ewing, VA
Details: A National Level Event. Presidential Initiative.
weather: 74° Sunny at 10:00 AM increasing to 81° Mostly Sunny at noon (as of 11 May)
Attendees: Blevins, Fritts, Hamilton, Kelly, O'Kelley, Schwetke, Vogler
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May 5th Saturday (11:00 AM) – Multi-Chapter Meeting at Graves' Mountain Lodge
Location: Syria, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Thomas Jefferson,Culpeper Minutemen, Fort Harrison, Colonel Fielding Lewis, General Daniel Morgan, Colonel William Grayson, and Colonel James Wood II Chapters. Program will start at 11:00 with a ceremony to gather and dedicate the Soil of Virginia for use on the mass grave at Waxhaws on May 26th.
Attendees: Chase, Corey, Davidson, Dennis, Hamill, Jameson, Kelley, Schwetke, Taimi, Wallenborn
Location: Syria, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Thomas Jefferson,Culpeper Minutemen, Fort Harrison, Colonel Fielding Lewis, General Daniel Morgan, Colonel William Grayson, and Colonel James Wood II Chapters. Program will start at 11:00 with a ceremony to gather and dedicate the Soil of Virginia for use on the mass grave at Waxhaws on May 26th.
Attendees: Chase, Corey, Davidson, Dennis, Hamill, Jameson, Kelley, Schwetke, Taimi, Wallenborn
Ceremony to gather and dedicate the Soil of Virginia to be spread on May 26th on the mass grave of Virginia soldiers at Waxhaws, SC.
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April 28th Saturday (10:00 AM) – Tribute to Patriots and Pathfinders - Presidential Initiative
Location: The Blockhouse, Natural Tunnel State Park, Duffield, VA
Details: A State Level Event. Presidential Initiative. More information here.
weather: 57° Sunny at 10:00 am (as of 27 Apr)
Anticipated Attendees: Coker, Frazier, Kelly, Shavers, Stallard, Vogler
Location: The Blockhouse, Natural Tunnel State Park, Duffield, VA
Details: A State Level Event. Presidential Initiative. More information here.
weather: 57° Sunny at 10:00 am (as of 27 Apr)
Anticipated Attendees: Coker, Frazier, Kelly, Shavers, Stallard, Vogler
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left to right: unknown, Stallard, unknown, Vogler, Kelly, Thomas, unknown, unknown, Coker, unknown, unknown, Shavers.
April 21st Saturday (10:30 AM) – James Monroe's 260th Birthday - Colonial Beach
Location: James Monroe Birthplace, 4460 James Monroe Highway, Colonial Beach, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - James Monroe Chapter.
weather: 49° Mostly Sunny at 10:00am (as of 20 Apr)
Attendees: Beckett, Belefield, Cook, Davenport, Dennis, Disney, Jameson, Kelly, Lyman, Markham, O'Kelley, Schwetke,
Location: James Monroe Birthplace, 4460 James Monroe Highway, Colonial Beach, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - James Monroe Chapter.
weather: 49° Mostly Sunny at 10:00am (as of 20 Apr)
Attendees: Beckett, Belefield, Cook, Davenport, Dennis, Disney, Jameson, Kelly, Lyman, Markham, O'Kelley, Schwetke,
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left to right: Schwetke, Lyman, Davenport, Dennis, Cook, O'Kelley, Jameson Beckett, Markham, Belfield, Disney.
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April 14th Saturday (11:00 AM) – Capt John Ball Grave Marking
Location: 9071 Old Culpeper Road, Warrenton, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Culpeper Minutemen Chapter. George Washington's second cousin, who also served on Washington's staff. Participants receive credit for Grave Marking Medal.
Attendees: Dennis, Hamill, Jameson, Schwetke
Location: 9071 Old Culpeper Road, Warrenton, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Culpeper Minutemen Chapter. George Washington's second cousin, who also served on Washington's staff. Participants receive credit for Grave Marking Medal.
Attendees: Dennis, Hamill, Jameson, Schwetke
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April 14th Saturday (11:00 AM) – Thomas Allen Grave Marking
Location: Randolph Macon Academy Front Royal, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Col James Wood II Chapter. Plan musket volleys. Participants receive credit for Grave Marking Medal. Compatriots should enter through the North Gate on Kendrick Lane to the campus. Proceed along the entry road to the traffic circle at RMA Jr. High School. Cemetery is on the right side next to the crosswalk. This will be a joint effort with the RMA Color Guard.
weather: 76° Mostly Sunny at 11am (as of 14 Apr)
Anticipated Attendees: Was not a Color Guard event.
Location: Randolph Macon Academy Front Royal, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Col James Wood II Chapter. Plan musket volleys. Participants receive credit for Grave Marking Medal. Compatriots should enter through the North Gate on Kendrick Lane to the campus. Proceed along the entry road to the traffic circle at RMA Jr. High School. Cemetery is on the right side next to the crosswalk. This will be a joint effort with the RMA Color Guard.
weather: 76° Mostly Sunny at 11am (as of 14 Apr)
Anticipated Attendees: Was not a Color Guard event.
April 13th Friday (11:00 AM) – Thomas Jefferson's 275th Birthday
Location: Jefferson Memorial, Washington, DC
Details: A State Level Event for the District of Columbia. There will also be a ceremony at Monticello, at which Color Guard participation is not certain - watch for updates.
weather: 70° Sunny at 11am (as of 12 Apr)
NO LONGER A COLOR GUARD EVENT DUE TO LACK OF RESPONSE
Location: Jefferson Memorial, Washington, DC
Details: A State Level Event for the District of Columbia. There will also be a ceremony at Monticello, at which Color Guard participation is not certain - watch for updates.
weather: 70° Sunny at 11am (as of 12 Apr)
NO LONGER A COLOR GUARD EVENT DUE TO LACK OF RESPONSE
April 12th Thursday (10:30 AM) – 242nd Anniversary of the Halifax Resolves
Location: Halifax, NC
Details: A National Level Event. Attendees: Cook, Hall, Schwetke
Location: Halifax, NC
Details: A National Level Event. Attendees: Cook, Hall, Schwetke
April 8th Sunday (2:00 PM) – C.A.R. Grayson Grave Marking
Location: : 2336-2338 West Longview Drive, Woodbridge, Va. 22191
Details: A C.A.R. Support Event.
Attendees: Adamy, Chase, Cook, McKinley, Schmidt, Schwoerer (Jacob),Taimi, Thomas (Jeff & Justin)
Location: : 2336-2338 West Longview Drive, Woodbridge, Va. 22191
Details: A C.A.R. Support Event.
Attendees: Adamy, Chase, Cook, McKinley, Schmidt, Schwoerer (Jacob),Taimi, Thomas (Jeff & Justin)
April 7th Saturday (2:00 PM) – Vicars Grave Marking - Presidential Initiative
Location: Lebanon, VA
Details: A State Level Event. Presidential Initiative. Joint event with Tennessee SAR.
Attendees: Coker, Davenport, Frasier, McKinley, Schmidt, Schwetke
Location: Lebanon, VA
Details: A State Level Event. Presidential Initiative. Joint event with Tennessee SAR.
Attendees: Coker, Davenport, Frasier, McKinley, Schmidt, Schwetke
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Left to right: Bill Schwetke, Larry McKinley, David Johnson (TN), Darryl Addington (TN), Darrin Schmidt, Don Hills (TN), John Clines (TN) Larry Frazier, Peter Davenport, Tom Coker, David Carr (TN), James Moore, Barney Penley
April 6th Friday (7:05 PM) – Night at the Ball Park - Salem Red Socks - Presidential Initiative
Location: Haley Toyota Field, Salem, VA
Details: A State Level Event. Presidential Initiative.
Attendees: Coale, Kelly, Schwetke
Location: Haley Toyota Field, Salem, VA
Details: A State Level Event. Presidential Initiative.
Attendees: Coale, Kelly, Schwetke
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April 5th Thursday (7:05 PM) – Night at the Ball Park - Potomac Nationals - Presidential Initiative
Location: Pfitzner Stadium, Woodbridge, VA
Details: A State Level Event. Presidential Initiative. Attendees: Chase (commanding), Cook, Dooley, Eubanks, Schwetke, Schwoerer (Barry & Jacob), Paula Schwoerer (DAR), Thomas (Jeff & Justin), Taimi
Location: Pfitzner Stadium, Woodbridge, VA
Details: A State Level Event. Presidential Initiative. Attendees: Chase (commanding), Cook, Dooley, Eubanks, Schwetke, Schwoerer (Barry & Jacob), Paula Schwoerer (DAR), Thomas (Jeff & Justin), Taimi
March 17 Saturday (11:00 AM) – 243rd Anniversary of Patrick Henry's "Give Me Liberty, or Give Me Death" Speech
Location: St. John's Episcopal Church, Richmond, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Richmond Chapter.
Attendees: Belfield, Kelly, O'Kelley, Thomas
Location: St. John's Episcopal Church, Richmond, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Richmond Chapter.
Attendees: Belfield, Kelly, O'Kelley, Thomas
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March 17 (10:00 AM) – 237th Anniversary of the Battle of Guilford Courthouse
Location: Greensboro, NC
Details: A National Level Event.
Attendees: Coale, Davenport, Fritts, Hall, Schwetke, Vogler, Wallenborn
Location: Greensboro, NC
Details: A National Level Event.
Attendees: Coale, Davenport, Fritts, Hall, Schwetke, Vogler, Wallenborn
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March 10 (10:00 AM) – Anniversary of the Last Naval Battle of the Revolution
Location: Merritt Island Veterans' Center, FL
Details: A National Level Event.
Attendees:: Jameson
Location: Merritt Island Veterans' Center, FL
Details: A National Level Event.
Attendees:: Jameson
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March 1-4 – Spring Trustees and Leadership Meeting
Location: The Brown Hotel, Louisville, KY
Details: A National Level Event.
Attendees: Davenport, Kelly, Osborn, Schwetke
Location: The Brown Hotel, Louisville, KY
Details: A National Level Event.
Attendees: Davenport, Kelly, Osborn, Schwetke
Peter Davenport, on right, receives the von Steuben Medal from NSSAR Color Guard Commander Mark Anthony.
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Virginia SAR President Pat Kelly marches in the Color Guard at Spring Leadership.
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February 24 Saturday (11:00 AM) – 252nd Anniversary of the Leedstown Resolves
Location: Ingleside Winery, 5872 Leedstown Road, Oak Grove, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - James Monroe Chapter. Assisted by three members of the Yorktown Fife & Drum.
Attendees: Beckett, Belfield, Kelly, Lyman, O'Kelley, Schwetke,
Location: Ingleside Winery, 5872 Leedstown Road, Oak Grove, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - James Monroe Chapter. Assisted by three members of the Yorktown Fife & Drum.
Attendees: Beckett, Belfield, Kelly, Lyman, O'Kelley, Schwetke,
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February 24 Saturday (10:00 AM) – 242nd Anniversary of the Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge
Location: Wilmington, NC
Details: A National Level Event. More information here.
weather: 71° Partly Cloudy (as of 23 Feb)
Anticipated Attendees: None
Location: Wilmington, NC
Details: A National Level Event. More information here.
weather: 71° Partly Cloudy (as of 23 Feb)
Anticipated Attendees: None
February 22 Thursday (11:00 AM) – Ceremony on Washington's Birthday to Honor Revolutionary War Veterans in Culpeper Masonic Cemetery
Location: Masonic Cemetery, Culpeper, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Culpeper Minutemen Chapter.
Attendees: Dennis, Jameson, Schwetke
Location: Masonic Cemetery, Culpeper, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Culpeper Minutemen Chapter.
Attendees: Dennis, Jameson, Schwetke
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February 19 Monday (1:00 PM) – George Washington Parade, Alexandria, VA
Location: Alexandria, VA - details on muster area and parade route will follow
Details: A Chapter Level Event - George Washington Chapter. 1.1 mile parade route.. Muster at 12:00 PM at the Assembly Point, Pitt Street, between Wilkes and Gibbon (we are Division 3). More information here.
Weather: 46° Cloudy with very light mist
Attendees: Chase, Davenport, Elston, Eubanks, Gilliland, Osborn, Schwetke, Schwoerer, Thomas
Location: Alexandria, VA - details on muster area and parade route will follow
Details: A Chapter Level Event - George Washington Chapter. 1.1 mile parade route.. Muster at 12:00 PM at the Assembly Point, Pitt Street, between Wilkes and Gibbon (we are Division 3). More information here.
Weather: 46° Cloudy with very light mist
Attendees: Chase, Davenport, Elston, Eubanks, Gilliland, Osborn, Schwetke, Schwoerer, Thomas
photo by Leamon Duncan
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February 19 Monday (11:00 AM) – SAR/DAR/C.A.R. Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary Soldier
Location: Old Presbyterian Meeting House, 323 South Fairfax St., Alexandria, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - George Washington Chapter. Muster NLT 10:30 at the church. See map below.
Weather: 45° Cloudy with very light mist
Attendees: Chase, Davenport, Elston, Embrey, Eubanks, Osborn, Schwetke, Schwoerer, Thomas
Location: Old Presbyterian Meeting House, 323 South Fairfax St., Alexandria, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - George Washington Chapter. Muster NLT 10:30 at the church. See map below.
Weather: 45° Cloudy with very light mist
Attendees: Chase, Davenport, Elston, Embrey, Eubanks, Osborn, Schwetke, Schwoerer, Thomas
photo by Leamon Duncan
February 17th, 2018 Saturday (10:00 AM) – 237th Anniversary of the Crossing of the Dan
Location: The Prizery, South Boston, VA
Details: A National Level Event. Begins with indoor event, continues outdoors if weather permits. Because of Friday rains and a high river level we will not march to the river, but may do a similar ceremony in Constitution Square in the town. Up to the minute info on TWITTER.
Attendees: Abbott, Chase, Cook, Davenport, Hall, Kelly, O'Kelley, Schwetke, Schwoerer, Sheap,Thomas (Jeff & Justin), Wallenborn, and Williams (Note that Virginia SAR President, 1st VP, 2nd VP, 3rd VP, and Surgeon all participated in the Color Guard in uniform, and were joined by the North Carolina President). From North Carolina: Bonham, Goodson, Pittard, Powell, Smith, Strunk, and Wilson
Location: The Prizery, South Boston, VA
Details: A National Level Event. Begins with indoor event, continues outdoors if weather permits. Because of Friday rains and a high river level we will not march to the river, but may do a similar ceremony in Constitution Square in the town. Up to the minute info on TWITTER.
Attendees: Abbott, Chase, Cook, Davenport, Hall, Kelly, O'Kelley, Schwetke, Schwoerer, Sheap,Thomas (Jeff & Justin), Wallenborn, and Williams (Note that Virginia SAR President, 1st VP, 2nd VP, 3rd VP, and Surgeon all participated in the Color Guard in uniform, and were joined by the North Carolina President). From North Carolina: Bonham, Goodson, Pittard, Powell, Smith, Strunk, and Wilson
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February 9-10 Friday & Saturday – 128th Annual Meeting of the Virginia SAR
Location: Omni Hotel, Richmond, VA
Details: A District Level Event due to the attendance and declaration of the VPG (Counts toward SAR Silver Color Guard Medal). There will be a Color Guard Workshop on Friday to talk about Color Guard Weapons and Weapons safety. Chapter Flags are encouraged, but bring an indoor stand and a color guardsman to post it.
Attendees: Abbot, Andrews, Chase, Coale, Davenport, Dennis, Jameson, Kelly, O'Kelley, Schmidt, Schwetke,, Schwoerer, Thomas, Wallenborn
Location: Omni Hotel, Richmond, VA
Details: A District Level Event due to the attendance and declaration of the VPG (Counts toward SAR Silver Color Guard Medal). There will be a Color Guard Workshop on Friday to talk about Color Guard Weapons and Weapons safety. Chapter Flags are encouraged, but bring an indoor stand and a color guardsman to post it.
Attendees: Abbot, Andrews, Chase, Coale, Davenport, Dennis, Jameson, Kelly, O'Kelley, Schmidt, Schwetke,, Schwoerer, Thomas, Wallenborn
Color Guard Workshop - Weapons and Safety
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At the Various Ceremonies Through the Weekend
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Incoming Virginia SAR FIrst Lady Jennifer Kelly receives the Molly Pitcher Medal, presented by outgoing Virginia SAR President mike Elston. Looking on at far left is past President General Joe Dooley, who, as the NSSAR Color Guard Commander proposed and designed the Molly Pitcher Medal. Next to Joe is Virginia SAR Color Guard Commander Bill Schwetke and his wife Cat. On right is Mid-Atlantic VPG Lou Raborg, who is also the NSSAR Color Guard 1st Adjutant, and his wife.
January 27th Saturday (10:00 AM) – 237th Anniversary of Cowan's Ford
Location: Hopewell Presbyterian Church, 10500 Beatties Ford Road, Huntersville, NC,
Details: A National Level Event.
Attendees: Kelly
Location: Hopewell Presbyterian Church, 10500 Beatties Ford Road, Huntersville, NC,
Details: A National Level Event.
Attendees: Kelly
January 20th (9:00 AM) Saturday – Presentation of the Molly Pitcher Medal to Becky Ebert at the Colonel James Wood II Chapter Meeting in Winchester.
January 13th (10:00 AM) Saturday – 237th Anniversary of the Battle of Cowpens
Location: Cowpens National Battlefield Park, 4001 Chesnee Highway, Gaffney, SC
Details: A National Level Event. More information here.
Attendees: Davenport, Kelly
Location: Cowpens National Battlefield Park, 4001 Chesnee Highway, Gaffney, SC
Details: A National Level Event. More information here.
Attendees: Davenport, Kelly
January 12th (2:00 PM) Friday – General Daniel Morgan Statue Ceremony
Location: Morgan Square (Main & Church Streets), Spartenburg, SC
Details: A National Level Event. Part of the 237th Anniversary of the Battle of Cowpens Commemoration. More information here.
Attendees: Kelly
Location: Morgan Square (Main & Church Streets), Spartenburg, SC
Details: A National Level Event. Part of the 237th Anniversary of the Battle of Cowpens Commemoration. More information here.
Attendees: Kelly