VIRGINIA SAR COLOR GUARD
HISTORY - 2022
VIRGINIA SAR COLOR GUARD
September 29th-October 1st, 2022 - NSSAR Fall Leadership
Event Level: National
Host: NSSAR.
Location: Louisville, KY.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Bonner, Cook, Corey, Crain, Osborn, Schwetke.
Event Level: National
Host: NSSAR.
Location: Louisville, KY.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Bonner, Cook, Corey, Crain, Osborn, Schwetke.
September 24th, 2022, Saturday (2:00 pm) - Founding of the Fairfax Independent Company
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: Fairfax Resolves Chapter/David Huxsoll and Forrest Crain at president@fairfaxresolvessar.org
Location: Outside Historic Fairfax Courthouse, 4000 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax Virginia 22032
Firing Event: No
Event Color Guard Commander: TBC
Details: The Fairfax Independent Company was an independent militia established by George Mason on September 21, 1774. When Virginia’s Royal Governor dissolved the House of Burgesses in May 1774, the assembly was denied the chance to renew the militia law, which had expired in late 1773. Mason convinced fellow gentlemen and freeholders in Fairfax County to adopt a resolution to "form ourselves into a Company, not exceeding one hundred Men, by the Name of The Fairfax Independent Company of Volunteers."
Note: If you plan to participate in this event, please register at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfjKFE64Ag0PMJSiWbgperHM4iJOYZ59ygqqSdRNU4Ta5t44w/viewform?usp=sf_link
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Bonner, Carrigan, Christensen, Cook,Cordes, Corey, Crain, Daniel. McKinley, Schmidt, B.Schwoerer..
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: Fairfax Resolves Chapter/David Huxsoll and Forrest Crain at president@fairfaxresolvessar.org
Location: Outside Historic Fairfax Courthouse, 4000 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax Virginia 22032
Firing Event: No
Event Color Guard Commander: TBC
Details: The Fairfax Independent Company was an independent militia established by George Mason on September 21, 1774. When Virginia’s Royal Governor dissolved the House of Burgesses in May 1774, the assembly was denied the chance to renew the militia law, which had expired in late 1773. Mason convinced fellow gentlemen and freeholders in Fairfax County to adopt a resolution to "form ourselves into a Company, not exceeding one hundred Men, by the Name of The Fairfax Independent Company of Volunteers."
Note: If you plan to participate in this event, please register at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfjKFE64Ag0PMJSiWbgperHM4iJOYZ59ygqqSdRNU4Ta5t44w/viewform?usp=sf_link
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Bonner, Carrigan, Christensen, Cook,Cordes, Corey, Crain, Daniel. McKinley, Schmidt, B.Schwoerer..
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September 24th, 2022, Saturday (1:30 pm muster) - Abington Muster Commemoration
Event Level: State
Host: Overmountain Victory Trail Association (OVTA)
VASSAR POC: General William Campbell Chapter VASSAR/Garrett Jackson at wgarrettjackson@gmail.com
Location: 1780 Muster Place, Abingdon, VA 24210.
Firing event: Yes
Event Color Guard Commander: TBC
Details: VASSAR President Meyer will attend.
This event, organized by the OVTA, is supported by VASSAR. OVTA, SAR, and DAR will present a public education day on life in the colonial backcountry. The event will Include stations where visitors will learn about various topics from salt making and cooking to land surveying, and combat. A ceremony for the Abingdon Muster will take place at 1:30 that afternoon honoring the 400 Virginians who took part in the Overmountain Campaign and those who lost their lives at the battle.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Adolphi, Gullion, Johnson.
Event Level: State
Host: Overmountain Victory Trail Association (OVTA)
VASSAR POC: General William Campbell Chapter VASSAR/Garrett Jackson at wgarrettjackson@gmail.com
Location: 1780 Muster Place, Abingdon, VA 24210.
Firing event: Yes
Event Color Guard Commander: TBC
Details: VASSAR President Meyer will attend.
This event, organized by the OVTA, is supported by VASSAR. OVTA, SAR, and DAR will present a public education day on life in the colonial backcountry. The event will Include stations where visitors will learn about various topics from salt making and cooking to land surveying, and combat. A ceremony for the Abingdon Muster will take place at 1:30 that afternoon honoring the 400 Virginians who took part in the Overmountain Campaign and those who lost their lives at the battle.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Adolphi, Gullion, Johnson.
Col. William Campbell (Washington County Virginia Militia) addresses the men of the Virginia militia on 24 September 1780, before setting off on their two week journey, which led to the defeat of Maj. Patrick Ferguson and his British Loyalists at the Battle of Kings Mountain.
September 22nd, 2022, Thursday (7:00-8:00 pm) - VASSAR Virtual Workshop
Event Type: Zoom State Color Guard Workshop
Host/POC: VASSAR Color Guard Committee/Chris Melhuish at camelhuish@aol.com
Details: The VASSAR Color Guard Committee will host a State Zoom workshop from 7-8 pm on Thursday, September 22nd for those Guardsmen who were unable to attend the Semi-Annual Conference Color Guard workshop on September 16th.
If you would like to attend this virtual workshop, please email the Color Guard Commander at camelhuish@aol.com and Zoom conference joining instructions will be emailed to you separately.
Participants: Abbott, Bonner, Corey, Crain, Gullion, Hamilton, Melhuish, Rankin, Schmidt, B. Schwetke, D.Schwetke.
Event Type: Zoom State Color Guard Workshop
Host/POC: VASSAR Color Guard Committee/Chris Melhuish at camelhuish@aol.com
Details: The VASSAR Color Guard Committee will host a State Zoom workshop from 7-8 pm on Thursday, September 22nd for those Guardsmen who were unable to attend the Semi-Annual Conference Color Guard workshop on September 16th.
If you would like to attend this virtual workshop, please email the Color Guard Commander at camelhuish@aol.com and Zoom conference joining instructions will be emailed to you separately.
Participants: Abbott, Bonner, Corey, Crain, Gullion, Hamilton, Melhuish, Rankin, Schmidt, B. Schwetke, D.Schwetke.
September 18th, 2022, Sunday (4:00 pm) - Wreath Laying at grave of Brig. Gen. William Campbell
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: General William Campbell Chapter VASSAR/Garrett Jackson, wgarrettjackson@gmail.com
Location: 303 Seven Mile Ford Rd, Marion, VA.
Firing Event: Yes
Event Color Guard Commander: Johnson.
Details: VASSAR President Meyer will attend. Since 2012, the General William Campbell Chapter-VASSAR, Black’s Fort Chapter, Virginia Society, DAR and the Overmountain Victory Trail Association (OVTA) have honored Brig. Gen Campbell. At 4pm, the groups will convene at Aspinvale Cemetery, the final resting place of Brig. Gen Campbell.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Corey, Gullion, Johnson, M.Robinson..
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: General William Campbell Chapter VASSAR/Garrett Jackson, wgarrettjackson@gmail.com
Location: 303 Seven Mile Ford Rd, Marion, VA.
Firing Event: Yes
Event Color Guard Commander: Johnson.
Details: VASSAR President Meyer will attend. Since 2012, the General William Campbell Chapter-VASSAR, Black’s Fort Chapter, Virginia Society, DAR and the Overmountain Victory Trail Association (OVTA) have honored Brig. Gen Campbell. At 4pm, the groups will convene at Aspinvale Cemetery, the final resting place of Brig. Gen Campbell.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Corey, Gullion, Johnson, M.Robinson..
September 18th, 2002, Sunday (2:00 pm) - Wreath Laying at grave of Pvt. John Broddy, followed by pole and flag dedication
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: General William Campbell Chapter VASSAR/Garrett Jackson, wgarrettjackson@gmail.com
Location: GPS 36.894634, -81.756998.
Firing Event: Yes
Event Color Guard Commander: Johnson.
Details: VASSAR President Meyer will attend. Since 2012, the General William Campbell Chapter-VASSAR, Black’s Fort Chapter, Virginia Society, DAR and the Overmountain Victory Trail Association (OVTA) have honored PVT John Broddy, Brig. Gen. Campbell’s manservant and a patriot in the fight for independence at 2pm on the Sunday prior to Sept 24th. The African-American Broddy cemetery is located on land left to Broddy from Campbell’s estate. The cemetery was not known publicly until it’s rediscovery in 2012.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Corey, Gullion, Johnson, M.Robinson.
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: General William Campbell Chapter VASSAR/Garrett Jackson, wgarrettjackson@gmail.com
Location: GPS 36.894634, -81.756998.
Firing Event: Yes
Event Color Guard Commander: Johnson.
Details: VASSAR President Meyer will attend. Since 2012, the General William Campbell Chapter-VASSAR, Black’s Fort Chapter, Virginia Society, DAR and the Overmountain Victory Trail Association (OVTA) have honored PVT John Broddy, Brig. Gen. Campbell’s manservant and a patriot in the fight for independence at 2pm on the Sunday prior to Sept 24th. The African-American Broddy cemetery is located on land left to Broddy from Campbell’s estate. The cemetery was not known publicly until it’s rediscovery in 2012.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Corey, Gullion, Johnson, M.Robinson.
September 18th, 2022, Sunday - Support to VADAR - A Patriotic Picnic to Celebrate the U.S. Constitution
Event Level: Chapter
Host: Cameron Parish Chapter, Virginia DAR.
Location: Claude Moore Park, Sterling, VA.
Firing Event: No
Details: The Fairfax Resolves Chapter, Virginia DAR has participated in the annual event supported by a small VASSAR Chapter CG contingent for several years.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Bonner, Cook, Huxsoll.
Event Level: Chapter
Host: Cameron Parish Chapter, Virginia DAR.
Location: Claude Moore Park, Sterling, VA.
Firing Event: No
Details: The Fairfax Resolves Chapter, Virginia DAR has participated in the annual event supported by a small VASSAR Chapter CG contingent for several years.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Bonner, Cook, Huxsoll.
September 17th, 2022, Saturday (10:30 am) - Constitution Day Commemoration
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: Col. James Wood II Chapter VASSAR/Dale Corey.
Location: Mount Hebron Cemetery, Winchester, VA.
Firing Event: Yes
Event Color Guard Commander: Carrigan.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Bayliss, Carrigan, Daniel, Phillips, E.Robinson, St Jacques, Tyler.
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: Col. James Wood II Chapter VASSAR/Dale Corey.
Location: Mount Hebron Cemetery, Winchester, VA.
Firing Event: Yes
Event Color Guard Commander: Carrigan.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Bayliss, Carrigan, Daniel, Phillips, E.Robinson, St Jacques, Tyler.
September 17th, 2022, Saturday (~ 8:00 am) - George Washington's Tomb Vigil
Event Level: National
Host/POC: NSSAR Color Guard Staff/Brooks Lyles National Color Guard Commander at brooks.lyles@gmail.com
Location: George Washington's Mount Vernon, Alexandria, VA
Firing Event: No
Event Honor Guard Commander: Lyles
Details: The National Color Guard staff cordially invites you to honor our patriot commander and join us at Mt Vernon for the annual George Washington Tomb Vigil of Saturday September 17th.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Christensen, A.Mills, J.Mills.
Event Level: National
Host/POC: NSSAR Color Guard Staff/Brooks Lyles National Color Guard Commander at brooks.lyles@gmail.com
Location: George Washington's Mount Vernon, Alexandria, VA
Firing Event: No
Event Honor Guard Commander: Lyles
Details: The National Color Guard staff cordially invites you to honor our patriot commander and join us at Mt Vernon for the annual George Washington Tomb Vigil of Saturday September 17th.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Christensen, A.Mills, J.Mills.
INFORMATION: September 17th, 2022, Saturday - Constitution Day
Event Level: Chapter
Location: Various
Details: www.constitutionday.com/the-constitution.html
Event Level: Chapter
Location: Various
Details: www.constitutionday.com/the-constitution.html
September 16th -17th, 2022, Friday - Saturday. VASSAR Semi-Annual Conference Williamsburg
Event Level: State
Host/POC: VASSAR.
Location: Williamsburg Woodlands Hotel & Suites, 105 Visitor Center Drive, Williamsburg, VA.
Details: Provided in the pdf file below, to include hotel reservation.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Adolphi, Badamo, Bonner, Cook, Corey, Crain (Fri. only), Day, Driscoll, Dunaway, Hodges, Huxsoll, Kelly, Lynch, Melhuish, Morr, O'Kelley, Osborn, Robinson, Schwetke, B.Schwoerer., Westenberger, Williams.
Event Level: State
Host/POC: VASSAR.
Location: Williamsburg Woodlands Hotel & Suites, 105 Visitor Center Drive, Williamsburg, VA.
Details: Provided in the pdf file below, to include hotel reservation.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Adolphi, Badamo, Bonner, Cook, Corey, Crain (Fri. only), Day, Driscoll, Dunaway, Hodges, Huxsoll, Kelly, Lynch, Melhuish, Morr, O'Kelley, Osborn, Robinson, Schwetke, B.Schwoerer., Westenberger, Williams.
INFORMATION: September 16th, 2022, Friday - National POW/MIA Day
Event Level: Chapter
Location: Various.
Note: The POW/MIA flag should generally not be carried in a parade or by a Color Guard (exception: honor guard member carrying it as a Personal Color at a military funeral). Follow the background here: thedrillmaster.org/2019/01/15/all-about-the-pow-mia-flag-protocol/
One comment from the Drillmaster: "The POW/MIA flag is always posted alone before the ceremony without any ceremony for its posting. It is helpful if it is posted near the missing man table... Posting it near the table, which is off on its own, creates a special place for both as a whole."
Event Level: Chapter
Location: Various.
Note: The POW/MIA flag should generally not be carried in a parade or by a Color Guard (exception: honor guard member carrying it as a Personal Color at a military funeral). Follow the background here: thedrillmaster.org/2019/01/15/all-about-the-pow-mia-flag-protocol/
One comment from the Drillmaster: "The POW/MIA flag is always posted alone before the ceremony without any ceremony for its posting. It is helpful if it is posted near the missing man table... Posting it near the table, which is off on its own, creates a special place for both as a whole."
CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER: September 12th, 2022, Monday (2:00 PM) - 9/11 Remembrance
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: Shenandoah University/VASSAR POC Dale Corey.
Location: Sarah’s Glen, Shenandoah University, 1460 University Dr, Winchester, VA 22601.
Details: Shenandoah University has requested a VASSAR Color Guard to support its remembrance of 9/11.
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: Shenandoah University/VASSAR POC Dale Corey.
Location: Sarah’s Glen, Shenandoah University, 1460 University Dr, Winchester, VA 22601.
Details: Shenandoah University has requested a VASSAR Color Guard to support its remembrance of 9/11.
ember 11th, 2022, Sunday - 21st Anniversary of the 9/11 Attack on America, Culpeper, VA
Type: Massing of the Colors
Event Level: National
VASSAR Host/POC: Culpeper Minutemen Chapter/Bill Schwetke at schwetke.sar@gmail.com
Location: Fire Station, 1121 N Main St, Culpeper, VA.
Firing Event: No
Details: . Guardsmen muster at 8:00am in front of the Fire Station, (1121 N Main St, Culpeper, VA.). We will try to form as many four or five man color guards depending on how many Guardsmen attend..
NO WREATHS - NO MUSKET FIRING - JUST FOUR PRESENTATIONS OF THE COLORS.
The first event is an 8:46 Ceremony, followed by an 09:03 Ceremony in front of the Sheriff's Department (a few feet away), then on to the War Memorial on Wine Street for a 09:37 ceremony, then finally to the Intersection of Davis and Main for a 10:03 Ceremony.
You may join or depart at any point in the program (others do this). Street parking is available in the area. Restroom available in the Fire Department.
[Note: This event first approved in 2017 by NSSAR Color Guard Commander for Massing of Colors credit.]
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Bonner, Carrigan, Cook, Corey, Dennis, Hamill, Jameson, Osborn, Robinson, Schwetke, Tyler.
Type: Massing of the Colors
Event Level: National
VASSAR Host/POC: Culpeper Minutemen Chapter/Bill Schwetke at schwetke.sar@gmail.com
Location: Fire Station, 1121 N Main St, Culpeper, VA.
Firing Event: No
Details: . Guardsmen muster at 8:00am in front of the Fire Station, (1121 N Main St, Culpeper, VA.). We will try to form as many four or five man color guards depending on how many Guardsmen attend..
NO WREATHS - NO MUSKET FIRING - JUST FOUR PRESENTATIONS OF THE COLORS.
The first event is an 8:46 Ceremony, followed by an 09:03 Ceremony in front of the Sheriff's Department (a few feet away), then on to the War Memorial on Wine Street for a 09:37 ceremony, then finally to the Intersection of Davis and Main for a 10:03 Ceremony.
You may join or depart at any point in the program (others do this). Street parking is available in the area. Restroom available in the Fire Department.
[Note: This event first approved in 2017 by NSSAR Color Guard Commander for Massing of Colors credit.]
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Bonner, Carrigan, Cook, Corey, Dennis, Hamill, Jameson, Osborn, Robinson, Schwetke, Tyler.
September 10th, 2022, Saturday (11:00 am - 5:00 pm) - Shenandoah County 250th Anniversary
Event Level: Public Service
Host/POC: Col. James Wood II Chapter VASSAR/Dale Corey
Location: Hottle-Keller Museum, Toms Brook, VA
Firing Event: Yes
Event Color Guard Commander: Corey.
Details: Recruiting opportunity. Organizers would like to have displays and musket firing demonstration
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Corey, Daniel, E.Moore, P.Moore, Parish, M.Robinson, Tyler.
Event Level: Public Service
Host/POC: Col. James Wood II Chapter VASSAR/Dale Corey
Location: Hottle-Keller Museum, Toms Brook, VA
Firing Event: Yes
Event Color Guard Commander: Corey.
Details: Recruiting opportunity. Organizers would like to have displays and musket firing demonstration
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Corey, Daniel, E.Moore, P.Moore, Parish, M.Robinson, Tyler.
SPECIAL EVENT: September 10th, 2022, Saturday (3:30 pm) - Compatriot Memorial Service Support
Type: Memorial Service Color Guard Support
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: Fairfax Resolves Chapter VASSAR/David Cook.
Location: Demaine Funeral Home on S. Washington St. in Old Town Alexandria, VA.
Event Color Guard Commander: Schwetke.
Details: The Sweeney family has requested a VASSAR Color Guard to present the Colors at the late Compatriot John (Jack) Sweeney's memorial service at 3:30 pm, Saturday September 10th. Colonel Sweeney, US Army (Ret.), was a combat veteran and a member of the Fairfax Resolves Chapter. Uniformed Guardsmen are strongly encouraged to wear black mourning armbands.
The Chapter will provide flags and indoor stands.
Preference is for compact Color Guard of two musketmen and three flag bearers. Other Guardsmen may attend in uniform.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Cook,Corey, Crain, Huxsoll, McKinley, Schwetke.
Type: Memorial Service Color Guard Support
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: Fairfax Resolves Chapter VASSAR/David Cook.
Location: Demaine Funeral Home on S. Washington St. in Old Town Alexandria, VA.
Event Color Guard Commander: Schwetke.
Details: The Sweeney family has requested a VASSAR Color Guard to present the Colors at the late Compatriot John (Jack) Sweeney's memorial service at 3:30 pm, Saturday September 10th. Colonel Sweeney, US Army (Ret.), was a combat veteran and a member of the Fairfax Resolves Chapter. Uniformed Guardsmen are strongly encouraged to wear black mourning armbands.
The Chapter will provide flags and indoor stands.
Preference is for compact Color Guard of two musketmen and three flag bearers. Other Guardsmen may attend in uniform.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Cook,Corey, Crain, Huxsoll, McKinley, Schwetke.
September 10th, 2022, Saturday (10:00 am) - Grave Marking for Compatriot Gary Fletcher
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: Col. James Wood II Chapter VASSAR/Dale Corey
Location: Stephens City, VA
Firing Event: Yes
Event Color Guard Commander: Corey.
Details:, Compatriot Grave Marking for Gary Fletcher. Gary was also a member of the Korean War Veterans Association.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Bonner, Carrigan, Christensen, Corey, Daniel, Ford, Hall, Himmelberger, Johnson, Osborn. Parmerter, M.Robinson, B.Schwoerer., Simmons, Sink, Tyler.
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: Col. James Wood II Chapter VASSAR/Dale Corey
Location: Stephens City, VA
Firing Event: Yes
Event Color Guard Commander: Corey.
Details:, Compatriot Grave Marking for Gary Fletcher. Gary was also a member of the Korean War Veterans Association.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Bonner, Carrigan, Christensen, Corey, Daniel, Ford, Hall, Himmelberger, Johnson, Osborn. Parmerter, M.Robinson, B.Schwoerer., Simmons, Sink, Tyler.
September 10th, 2022, Saturday (4:15 pm) - President General's Wreath Laying at the Tomb of the Unknowns
Event Level: National
Host/POC: George Washington Chapter VASSAR/Richard Rankin at brandywinecreek@aol.com
Location: Arlington National Cemetery.
Firing Event: No
SAR Official Party: .PG Pickette, VASSAR VP Coggins, GWC President Rankin, and VASSAR Vice CG Cdr (North) Osborn..
Details: Guardsmen meet at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (TUS) building at 3:00 pm.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Bonner, Christensen, Osborn. Tyler, Weyler.
Event Level: National
Host/POC: George Washington Chapter VASSAR/Richard Rankin at brandywinecreek@aol.com
Location: Arlington National Cemetery.
Firing Event: No
SAR Official Party: .PG Pickette, VASSAR VP Coggins, GWC President Rankin, and VASSAR Vice CG Cdr (North) Osborn..
Details: Guardsmen meet at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (TUS) building at 3:00 pm.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Bonner, Christensen, Osborn. Tyler, Weyler.
“Here Rests in Honored Glory an American Soldier Known but to God.”
SPECIAL EVENT: September 9th, 2022 Friday (2:00 pm) - Compatriot Memorial Service Support
Type: Memorial Service Color Guard Support
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: Fairfax Resolves Chapter VASSAR/Chapter POC: Dave Cook at cook006@verizon.net
Location: Money and King Funeral Home, 171 West Maple Ave, Vienna VA 22180.
Event Color Guard Commander: Bonner.
Details: The VASSAR Color Guard will present the Colors at the memorial service for Compatriot Jim Cordes’s late wife, Brooke. If you are interested in participating, please contact Adjutant Dale Corey at dale.corey@comcast.net soonest. The VASSAR Color Guard Commander will attend to formally represent the Guard. Guardsmen are most welcome to attend and offer condolences.
Uniformed Guardsmen are strongly encouraged to wear black mourning armbands.
Virginia SAR Color Guard attendees: Bonner, Carrigan, Corey, Cook, Cordes, Crain, Huxsoll, McKinley, Osborn, B.Schwoerer.
Type: Memorial Service Color Guard Support
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: Fairfax Resolves Chapter VASSAR/Chapter POC: Dave Cook at cook006@verizon.net
Location: Money and King Funeral Home, 171 West Maple Ave, Vienna VA 22180.
Event Color Guard Commander: Bonner.
Details: The VASSAR Color Guard will present the Colors at the memorial service for Compatriot Jim Cordes’s late wife, Brooke. If you are interested in participating, please contact Adjutant Dale Corey at dale.corey@comcast.net soonest. The VASSAR Color Guard Commander will attend to formally represent the Guard. Guardsmen are most welcome to attend and offer condolences.
Uniformed Guardsmen are strongly encouraged to wear black mourning armbands.
Virginia SAR Color Guard attendees: Bonner, Carrigan, Corey, Cook, Cordes, Crain, Huxsoll, McKinley, Osborn, B.Schwoerer.
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September 3rd, 2022, Saturday (11:00 am) – 241st Commemoration of the Battle of the Capes
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: Norfolk Chapter VASSAR/Gary Pridgen at gpridgen@cox.net
Location: Vice Admiral François Joseph Paul de Grasse Statue, Intersection of New Guinea Rd. and Atlantic Ave, JEB Little Creek-Fort Story, Virginia Beach, VA. (Near the Cape Henry Lighthouse.)
Firing Event: No
Event Color Guard Commander and VASSAR President's Escort: Thompson.
Heat Index: 86F
Details: The Battle of the Virginia Capes or simply the Battle of the Capes, was a crucial naval battle in the American Revolutionary War that took place near the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay on 5 September 1781. The combatants were a British fleet of 19 ships of the line led by Rear Admiral Sir Thomas Graves and a French fleet of 24 ships of the line led by Vice Admiral François Joseph Paul, the Comte de Grasse. The battle was strategically decisive, in that it prevented the Royal Navy from reinforcing or evacuating the besieged forces of Lieutenant General Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown, Virginia. The French were able to achieve control of the sea lanes against the British and provided the Franco-American army with siege artillery and French reinforcements. These proved decisive in the Siege of Yorktown, effectively securing independence for the Thirteen Colonies.
Note: The statue is located on a DoD base and unless attendees posses a valid DoD ID card access will be via Gate #8 (off Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach), where base security will check names of attendees from a roster compiled by the event organizer.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Bonner, Cook, Kelly, Osborn, Thompson.
French Navy Color Guard Attendee: SCPO Oger.
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: Norfolk Chapter VASSAR/Gary Pridgen at gpridgen@cox.net
Location: Vice Admiral François Joseph Paul de Grasse Statue, Intersection of New Guinea Rd. and Atlantic Ave, JEB Little Creek-Fort Story, Virginia Beach, VA. (Near the Cape Henry Lighthouse.)
Firing Event: No
Event Color Guard Commander and VASSAR President's Escort: Thompson.
Heat Index: 86F
Details: The Battle of the Virginia Capes or simply the Battle of the Capes, was a crucial naval battle in the American Revolutionary War that took place near the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay on 5 September 1781. The combatants were a British fleet of 19 ships of the line led by Rear Admiral Sir Thomas Graves and a French fleet of 24 ships of the line led by Vice Admiral François Joseph Paul, the Comte de Grasse. The battle was strategically decisive, in that it prevented the Royal Navy from reinforcing or evacuating the besieged forces of Lieutenant General Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown, Virginia. The French were able to achieve control of the sea lanes against the British and provided the Franco-American army with siege artillery and French reinforcements. These proved decisive in the Siege of Yorktown, effectively securing independence for the Thirteen Colonies.
Note: The statue is located on a DoD base and unless attendees posses a valid DoD ID card access will be via Gate #8 (off Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach), where base security will check names of attendees from a roster compiled by the event organizer.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Bonner, Cook, Kelly, Osborn, Thompson.
French Navy Color Guard Attendee: SCPO Oger.
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The French fleet under the command of Vice Admiral de Grasse engages the British fleet under the command of Rear Admiral Graves. De Grasse's statue is located on the Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story close to Gate 8 off Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach.
Photo credits: Compatriot Tim Ahlgrim, Norfolk Chapter VASSAR.
Photo credits: Compatriot Tim Ahlgrim, Norfolk Chapter VASSAR.
.INFORMATION: August 27th, 2022, Saturday – Battle of Long Island (Brooklyn Heights)
Event Level: National
Host/POC: NYSSAR
Details: The Battle of Brooklyn (also called the Battle of Long Island) was fought on August 27, 1776 and is considered one of America’s greatest losses during our war for independence. The carnage all happened one summer night: The British, who had amassed a large number of troops on Staten Island, stealthily attacked George Washington and his Continental Army at their camp in Brooklyn. Washington was greatly outnumbered and realized the only way to save his army was to flee to Manhattan. While the rest of the troops escaped Brooklyn Heights across the river, Washington sent 400 boys from Baltimore, known as the Maryland 400, on a suicide mission: to distract the British and buy the rest of the troops time. A great battle was fought near the present day site of the Old Stone House. (The one standing in Park Slope today is a 1933 re-creation of the original.)
All 400 boys — the entire 1st Maryland Regiment — were killed, but the Continental Army was able to escape, and later won the war.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Badamo, Bonner, Davenport.
Event Level: National
Host/POC: NYSSAR
Details: The Battle of Brooklyn (also called the Battle of Long Island) was fought on August 27, 1776 and is considered one of America’s greatest losses during our war for independence. The carnage all happened one summer night: The British, who had amassed a large number of troops on Staten Island, stealthily attacked George Washington and his Continental Army at their camp in Brooklyn. Washington was greatly outnumbered and realized the only way to save his army was to flee to Manhattan. While the rest of the troops escaped Brooklyn Heights across the river, Washington sent 400 boys from Baltimore, known as the Maryland 400, on a suicide mission: to distract the British and buy the rest of the troops time. A great battle was fought near the present day site of the Old Stone House. (The one standing in Park Slope today is a 1933 re-creation of the original.)
All 400 boys — the entire 1st Maryland Regiment — were killed, but the Continental Army was able to escape, and later won the war.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Badamo, Bonner, Davenport.
August 27th, 2022, Saturday (10:0o am) - Eastern Region Color Guard Workshop
Event Level: VASSAR Eastern Region Color Guard training
Host/POC: East Region Color Guard Vice Commander/Kimball Thompson at thompson15@cox.net
Location: Gloucester Museum of History, 6539 Main Street, Gloucester Courthouse, VA
Firing Event: Yes
Event Commander: Kimball Thompson (757-408-0792)
Heat Index: 98F
Details: VASSAR Color Guard Eastern Region training at the Gloucester Museum of History, 6539 Main Street, Gloucester, VA 23061. Muster is at 1000 on 27 August 2022. Training will include firearms safety, drill, musket firing, and other items such as protocol.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Dunaway, Hamilton, Lynch, Melhuish, Thompson., Westenberger.
Event Level: VASSAR Eastern Region Color Guard training
Host/POC: East Region Color Guard Vice Commander/Kimball Thompson at thompson15@cox.net
Location: Gloucester Museum of History, 6539 Main Street, Gloucester Courthouse, VA
Firing Event: Yes
Event Commander: Kimball Thompson (757-408-0792)
Heat Index: 98F
Details: VASSAR Color Guard Eastern Region training at the Gloucester Museum of History, 6539 Main Street, Gloucester, VA 23061. Muster is at 1000 on 27 August 2022. Training will include firearms safety, drill, musket firing, and other items such as protocol.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Dunaway, Hamilton, Lynch, Melhuish, Thompson., Westenberger.
August 20th, 2022, Saturday (12:00 pm) – Opening Ceremony of the Nansemond Indian Nation Annual Pow Wow
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: Nansemond Indian Patriot Chapter VASSAR/Tom Badamo at woodenworks@yahoo.com
Location: 1001 Pembroke Lane, Suffolk, VA.
Firing Event: No
Event Color Guard Commander: Melhuish
Heat Index: ~89F (very humid)
Details: Color Guard meet no later than 11:30 am. A chance of rain is predicted. Melhuish and Thompson are binging pop-up shelters. A reminder to bring collapsible chairs, as desired.
Two-day Native American cultural celebration including music, dance, food, and crafts. The pow wow is located at the end of Pembroke Lane which runs off Godwin Boulevard (across from Oakland Elementary School) in the Chuckatuck area of Suffolk.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Badamo, Brown, Cook, Melhuish, Osborn, Schwetke, Thompson.
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: Nansemond Indian Patriot Chapter VASSAR/Tom Badamo at woodenworks@yahoo.com
Location: 1001 Pembroke Lane, Suffolk, VA.
Firing Event: No
Event Color Guard Commander: Melhuish
Heat Index: ~89F (very humid)
Details: Color Guard meet no later than 11:30 am. A chance of rain is predicted. Melhuish and Thompson are binging pop-up shelters. A reminder to bring collapsible chairs, as desired.
Two-day Native American cultural celebration including music, dance, food, and crafts. The pow wow is located at the end of Pembroke Lane which runs off Godwin Boulevard (across from Oakland Elementary School) in the Chuckatuck area of Suffolk.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Badamo, Brown, Cook, Melhuish, Osborn, Schwetke, Thompson.
August 20th, 2022, Saturday, (10:00 am) - 240th Anniversary of the Battle of Blue Licks (KY)
Event Level: National
Host/POC: KYSSAR/KYSSAR President Scott Giltner.
Location: Blue Licks Battlefield State Park, 10299 Maysville Road, Carlisle, KY..
Firing Event: Yes
Details: The Kentucky Society Sons of the American Revolution invites you to attend the Memorial Service for the 240th Anniversary of the Battle of Blue Licks. Join in this National Color Guard event by presenting a wreath, carrying your state flag or participating in the flintlock gun salute. Lunch will be available in the resort restaurant immediately after the ceremony. After lunch, all compatriots are invited to attend the Kentucky Society Summer meeting which will be held at the resort.
A reception will be held the Friday night prior to the ceremony at the Blue Licks Lodge. The reception will include a presentation on the streams and rivers frequented by Daniel Boone from the time his family settled on the Yadkin River in North Carolina until his death on the Femme Osage in Missouri....including the Blue Licks Battlefield.
More details on the reception, ceremony, and summer meeting will be provided at a later date.
Color Guard muster at 09:00 am.
See attached file for more information. The courtesy of an RSVP to Scott Giltner by 12 August is requested.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: O'Kelley, Phillips.
Event Level: National
Host/POC: KYSSAR/KYSSAR President Scott Giltner.
Location: Blue Licks Battlefield State Park, 10299 Maysville Road, Carlisle, KY..
Firing Event: Yes
Details: The Kentucky Society Sons of the American Revolution invites you to attend the Memorial Service for the 240th Anniversary of the Battle of Blue Licks. Join in this National Color Guard event by presenting a wreath, carrying your state flag or participating in the flintlock gun salute. Lunch will be available in the resort restaurant immediately after the ceremony. After lunch, all compatriots are invited to attend the Kentucky Society Summer meeting which will be held at the resort.
A reception will be held the Friday night prior to the ceremony at the Blue Licks Lodge. The reception will include a presentation on the streams and rivers frequented by Daniel Boone from the time his family settled on the Yadkin River in North Carolina until his death on the Femme Osage in Missouri....including the Blue Licks Battlefield.
More details on the reception, ceremony, and summer meeting will be provided at a later date.
Color Guard muster at 09:00 am.
See attached file for more information. The courtesy of an RSVP to Scott Giltner by 12 August is requested.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: O'Kelley, Phillips.
| battle_of_blue_licks_battlefield_flyer_2022.pdf |
Battle of Blue Licks Monument
August 20th, 2022, Saturday (11:00 am) - Color Guard Workshop, Leesburg
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: Col. James Wood II Chapter VASSAR/Dale Corey.
Location: VFW Post 1177, 401 Old Waterford Rd NW, Leesburg, VA..
Firing Event: Yes
Event Commander: Corey
Details: This will be held in Leesburg. We will also have a junior color guard workshop at the same time. More details forthcoming.
VASSAR Color Guard Attendees: Bonner, Carrigan, Corey, A.Mills, J.Mills, G.Mills, Petrie, Robinson, B.Schwoerer, J.Schwoerer, Tyler.
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: Col. James Wood II Chapter VASSAR/Dale Corey.
Location: VFW Post 1177, 401 Old Waterford Rd NW, Leesburg, VA..
Firing Event: Yes
Event Commander: Corey
Details: This will be held in Leesburg. We will also have a junior color guard workshop at the same time. More details forthcoming.
VASSAR Color Guard Attendees: Bonner, Carrigan, Corey, A.Mills, J.Mills, G.Mills, Petrie, Robinson, B.Schwoerer, J.Schwoerer, Tyler.
August 14th, 2022, Sunday (2:00 pm) - Grave Marking, Veterans Admin Headstone for Rev War Veteran
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: Colonel Fielding Lewis Chapter VASSAR/Seth Roderick.
Location: 101 Liberty Hall Drive, Fredericksburg (Stafford County), VA 22406. The street location is the corner of Liberty Hall Drive and Loyd Drive in Stafford, Virginia.
Firing Event: Yes
Event Color Guard Commander: Osborn.
Musket Squad Commander: Corey.
Heat Index: ~81F (Updated)
Details: Cpl John Wallace, brother of Lt. Col Gustavus Wallace, buried at Liberty Hall Plantation. The burial ground is now part of Liberty Hall Estates a new estate subdivision in the Stafford County. The lot where the burying ground is located is undeveloped.
Cpl Wallace, served in the Virginia Militia (Falmouth) during the Revolutionary War and continued to serve after Yorktown.
The original sandstone headstone is fallen and damaged. The Col Fielding Lewis Chapter petitioned the Veteran's Admin for an official issued veteran's headstone, at the request of Wallace's direct descendant. As this is a new community in Stafford with interest in the subdivision to act as caretaker's of the cemetery and interest specifically in the Revolutionary War veteran grave, our chapter along with local DAR chapter will host the new grave dedication and joint SAR/DAR grave marking.
VASSAR President Meyer will attend.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Bonner, Carrigan, Cook, Corey, Hamilton, Jameson, Lynch, Melhuish, E.Moore, P..Moore, Osborn, Robinson, Schwetke, B.Schwoerer, St. Jacques, Tyler.
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: Colonel Fielding Lewis Chapter VASSAR/Seth Roderick.
Location: 101 Liberty Hall Drive, Fredericksburg (Stafford County), VA 22406. The street location is the corner of Liberty Hall Drive and Loyd Drive in Stafford, Virginia.
Firing Event: Yes
Event Color Guard Commander: Osborn.
Musket Squad Commander: Corey.
Heat Index: ~81F (Updated)
Details: Cpl John Wallace, brother of Lt. Col Gustavus Wallace, buried at Liberty Hall Plantation. The burial ground is now part of Liberty Hall Estates a new estate subdivision in the Stafford County. The lot where the burying ground is located is undeveloped.
Cpl Wallace, served in the Virginia Militia (Falmouth) during the Revolutionary War and continued to serve after Yorktown.
The original sandstone headstone is fallen and damaged. The Col Fielding Lewis Chapter petitioned the Veteran's Admin for an official issued veteran's headstone, at the request of Wallace's direct descendant. As this is a new community in Stafford with interest in the subdivision to act as caretaker's of the cemetery and interest specifically in the Revolutionary War veteran grave, our chapter along with local DAR chapter will host the new grave dedication and joint SAR/DAR grave marking.
VASSAR President Meyer will attend.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Bonner, Carrigan, Cook, Corey, Hamilton, Jameson, Lynch, Melhuish, E.Moore, P..Moore, Osborn, Robinson, Schwetke, B.Schwoerer, St. Jacques, Tyler.
August 13rd, 2022, Saturday (11:00 am) - Reading of the Declaration of Independence
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: Sgt Maj John Champe Chapter VASSAR/Barry Schwoerer.
Location: Loudoun County Courthouse, Spirit of Loudoun Rev War Memorial, 18 East market St,Leesburg, VA.
Firing Event: No
Details: On 12 August 1776 the Declaration of Independence was read from the doorway of the original court building in Leesburg. The SMJC Chapter will re-enact the reading near the steps of the old Courthouse, very near the SPIRIT OF LOUDOUN Revolutionary War Memorial. SAR, DAR Chapters, CAR Societies and other Patriotic/Revolutionary focused societies are invited to present wreaths and bring their flags to help honor a pivotal document in the history of the United States.
Please advise Vice President Barry Schwoerer if you plan to represent your organization. email bschwoerer@comcast.net or phone 703-859-3407
Note: Color Guard muster at 10:15 am. Chapter has US, VA, 250th, and Chapter flags.
Per attached flyer, no muskets, please.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Bonner, Carrigan, Cook, Cordes, Corey, B.Schwoerer, J.Schwoerer, Sink.
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: Sgt Maj John Champe Chapter VASSAR/Barry Schwoerer.
Location: Loudoun County Courthouse, Spirit of Loudoun Rev War Memorial, 18 East market St,Leesburg, VA.
Firing Event: No
Details: On 12 August 1776 the Declaration of Independence was read from the doorway of the original court building in Leesburg. The SMJC Chapter will re-enact the reading near the steps of the old Courthouse, very near the SPIRIT OF LOUDOUN Revolutionary War Memorial. SAR, DAR Chapters, CAR Societies and other Patriotic/Revolutionary focused societies are invited to present wreaths and bring their flags to help honor a pivotal document in the history of the United States.
Please advise Vice President Barry Schwoerer if you plan to represent your organization. email bschwoerer@comcast.net or phone 703-859-3407
Note: Color Guard muster at 10:15 am. Chapter has US, VA, 250th, and Chapter flags.
Per attached flyer, no muskets, please.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Bonner, Carrigan, Cook, Cordes, Corey, B.Schwoerer, J.Schwoerer, Sink.
| flyer_smjc_reading_of_the_decl_of_ind_.docx |
August 5th - 6th, 2022, Friday - Saturday. Atlantic Middle States Association (AMSA) Conference
Event Level: District
Host/POC: Atlantic Middle States Association SAR. Website
Location: Princeton Marriott at Forrestal, 100 College Road East, Princeton, NJ 08540.
Firing Event: No
Details: The conference begins with registration Friday afternoon, followed by a welcome buffet social at 6 pm. The National Business Meeting follows that evening, along with a separate ladies program. For Color Guardsmen, this event is a qualifier for the Silver Medal.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Cook, Crain, Melhuish, Osborn, Schwetke, B.Schwoerer, Weyler.
Event Level: District
Host/POC: Atlantic Middle States Association SAR. Website
Location: Princeton Marriott at Forrestal, 100 College Road East, Princeton, NJ 08540.
Firing Event: No
Details: The conference begins with registration Friday afternoon, followed by a welcome buffet social at 6 pm. The National Business Meeting follows that evening, along with a separate ladies program. For Color Guardsmen, this event is a qualifier for the Silver Medal.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Cook, Crain, Melhuish, Osborn, Schwetke, B.Schwoerer, Weyler.
August 1st, 2022, Monday (09:30 am-12:00 pm) - Kids Summer Camp History Education Support
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: Military Aviation Museum/Nicole Lutz at director@aviationmuseum.us (757) 721-7767
VASSAR POC: Norfolk Chapter VASSAR/Bob Bruce.
Location: Military Aviation Museum, 1341 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23457.
Firing Event: Yes
VASSAR Event Coordinator: Thompson.
Details: The museum has camps from June through August for two different age groups. July 25-29 is for grades 4-6, August 1-5 for grades 7-10, and explores weapons through the colonial period to present. The event organizer would like for us to spend 2 hours to talk about muskets with a live fire, uniforms and attire during the Revolutionary period, and possibly cover some local battles, such as the skirmish at Kemp's Landing, skirmish at James Plantation, and Battle of Great Bridge. Each presentation/demonstration should be geared to the age group and not be more than 10-15 minutes. This will be for Monday, July 25, time to be announced.
Virginia SAR Attendees: Thompson.
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: Military Aviation Museum/Nicole Lutz at director@aviationmuseum.us (757) 721-7767
VASSAR POC: Norfolk Chapter VASSAR/Bob Bruce.
Location: Military Aviation Museum, 1341 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23457.
Firing Event: Yes
VASSAR Event Coordinator: Thompson.
Details: The museum has camps from June through August for two different age groups. July 25-29 is for grades 4-6, August 1-5 for grades 7-10, and explores weapons through the colonial period to present. The event organizer would like for us to spend 2 hours to talk about muskets with a live fire, uniforms and attire during the Revolutionary period, and possibly cover some local battles, such as the skirmish at Kemp's Landing, skirmish at James Plantation, and Battle of Great Bridge. Each presentation/demonstration should be geared to the age group and not be more than 10-15 minutes. This will be for Monday, July 25, time to be announced.
Virginia SAR Attendees: Thompson.
July 25th, 2022 Monday (09:30 am-12:00 pm) - Kids Summer Camp History Education Support
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: Military Aviation Museum/Nicole Lutz at director@aviationmuseum.us (757) 721-7767
VASSAR POC: Norfolk Chapter VASSAR/Bob Bruce.
Location: Military Aviation Museum, 1341 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23457.
Firing Event: Yes
VASSAR Event Coordinator: Thompson.
Details: The museum has camps from June through August for two different age groups. July 25-29 is for grades 4-6, August 1-5 for grades 7-10, and explores weapons through the colonial period to present. The event organizer would like for us to spend 2 hours to talk about muskets with a live fire, uniforms and attire during the Revolutionary period, and possibly cover some local battles, such as the skirmish at Kemp's Landing, skirmish at James Plantation, and Battle of Great Bridge. Each presentation/demonstration should be geared to the age group and not be more than 10-15 minutes. This will be for Monday, July 25, time to be announced.
Virginia SAR Attendees: Thompson.
Link to photos: photos.google.com/share/AF1QipP_FSU0Dci-cH4RXjrM4ld5yCGo6euHfGNVS6kImmsyegm229fZBHPuwhJzXUITRg?key=cjVVcjcySTdFakV0dEcyVUctVjNKbkphUTlFSW5n
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: Military Aviation Museum/Nicole Lutz at director@aviationmuseum.us (757) 721-7767
VASSAR POC: Norfolk Chapter VASSAR/Bob Bruce.
Location: Military Aviation Museum, 1341 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23457.
Firing Event: Yes
VASSAR Event Coordinator: Thompson.
Details: The museum has camps from June through August for two different age groups. July 25-29 is for grades 4-6, August 1-5 for grades 7-10, and explores weapons through the colonial period to present. The event organizer would like for us to spend 2 hours to talk about muskets with a live fire, uniforms and attire during the Revolutionary period, and possibly cover some local battles, such as the skirmish at Kemp's Landing, skirmish at James Plantation, and Battle of Great Bridge. Each presentation/demonstration should be geared to the age group and not be more than 10-15 minutes. This will be for Monday, July 25, time to be announced.
Virginia SAR Attendees: Thompson.
Link to photos: photos.google.com/share/AF1QipP_FSU0Dci-cH4RXjrM4ld5yCGo6euHfGNVS6kImmsyegm229fZBHPuwhJzXUITRg?key=cjVVcjcySTdFakV0dEcyVUctVjNKbkphUTlFSW5n
July 24th, 2022 Sunday (evening) - Sunday Night at the Ballgame
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: Sgt Maj John Champe Chapter VASSAR/ Barry Schwoerer.
Location: Purcellville Cannon's ballpark, Purcellville, VA.
Firing Event: No
Event Color Guard Commander: B.Schwoerer.
Details: On Sunday evening, a Color Guard team of three men from the Sgt Maj John Champe Chapter, Virginia Sons of the American Revolution presented colors at the last regular game of the season for the Purcellville, Cannons, a Collegiate summer baseball team in the Northern Division of the Valley Baseball League . The Color Guard marched from the home team bullpen to a position in front of the pitcher’s mound where they faced the crowd and presented colors. After the National Anthem they marched back to the dugout. Mark Sink carried the flag of the United States, Jacob Schwoerer the flag of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and Barry Schwoerer carried the SMJC Chapter flag.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Sink, B. Schwoerer, J, Schwoerer.
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: Sgt Maj John Champe Chapter VASSAR/ Barry Schwoerer.
Location: Purcellville Cannon's ballpark, Purcellville, VA.
Firing Event: No
Event Color Guard Commander: B.Schwoerer.
Details: On Sunday evening, a Color Guard team of three men from the Sgt Maj John Champe Chapter, Virginia Sons of the American Revolution presented colors at the last regular game of the season for the Purcellville, Cannons, a Collegiate summer baseball team in the Northern Division of the Valley Baseball League . The Color Guard marched from the home team bullpen to a position in front of the pitcher’s mound where they faced the crowd and presented colors. After the National Anthem they marched back to the dugout. Mark Sink carried the flag of the United States, Jacob Schwoerer the flag of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and Barry Schwoerer carried the SMJC Chapter flag.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Sink, B. Schwoerer, J, Schwoerer.
July 23rd, 2022 Saturday (11:00 am) - 248th Anniversary of the signing of the Fairfax Resolves
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: Fairfax Resolves Chapter VASSAR/Forrest Crain.
Location: Pohick Episcopal Church, 9301 Richmond Hwy, Lorton, VA 22079.
Firing Event: No
Event Color Guard Commander: Schmidt.
Details: Please register before 21 July 2022 at:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-jgEHBQtej37abcENAGv4DKR27tSLOj4cBVbC4_iSSSj2dg/viewform?usp=sf_link
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Bonner, Carrigan, Cook, Cordes, D.Huxholl, S. Huxholl, McKinley, A.Mills, J.Mills,Schmidt, B.Schwoerer, Weyler.
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: Fairfax Resolves Chapter VASSAR/Forrest Crain.
Location: Pohick Episcopal Church, 9301 Richmond Hwy, Lorton, VA 22079.
Firing Event: No
Event Color Guard Commander: Schmidt.
Details: Please register before 21 July 2022 at:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-jgEHBQtej37abcENAGv4DKR27tSLOj4cBVbC4_iSSSj2dg/viewform?usp=sf_link
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Bonner, Carrigan, Cook, Cordes, D.Huxholl, S. Huxholl, McKinley, A.Mills, J.Mills,Schmidt, B.Schwoerer, Weyler.
July 10th - 15th, 2022, Sunday - Friday. NSSAR Annual Congress
Event Level: National
Host/POC: GASSAR
Location: Hyatt Regency Riverfront Hotel, 2 W. Bay Street, Savannah, Georgia 31401.
Details: Georgia will host the National Congress in Historic Savannah at the Hyatt Regency Riverfront Hotel. The Color Guard Breakfast is scheduled for July 11.
Program: 2022 Program
Registration: 2022 Registration
Hotel Reservation: 2022 Hyatt reservation Note: Reservations are now open for the Congress. Contact the Hyatt Hotel directly for reservations referencing the NSSAR Congress for special rates.
VASSAR Color Guard Attendees: Bonner, Cook, Davenport, Osborn, B.Schwetke, D.Schwetke, Weyler.
Event Level: National
Host/POC: GASSAR
Location: Hyatt Regency Riverfront Hotel, 2 W. Bay Street, Savannah, Georgia 31401.
Details: Georgia will host the National Congress in Historic Savannah at the Hyatt Regency Riverfront Hotel. The Color Guard Breakfast is scheduled for July 11.
Program: 2022 Program
Registration: 2022 Registration
Hotel Reservation: 2022 Hyatt reservation Note: Reservations are now open for the Congress. Contact the Hyatt Hotel directly for reservations referencing the NSSAR Congress for special rates.
VASSAR Color Guard Attendees: Bonner, Cook, Davenport, Osborn, B.Schwetke, D.Schwetke, Weyler.
Hyatt Regency at Savannah.
July 9th, 2022, Saturday (11:00 am - 4:00 pm) - Clarke County Colonial Kids Day
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: Col. James Wood II Chapter VASSAR/Dale Corey.
Location: Burwell-Morgan Mill, 15 Tannery Lane, Millwood, VA 22646.
Firing Event: Yes
Event Color Guard Commander: Corey.
Details: CJWII Chapter has supported this event for the past 3 years, providing presentations to children and general knowledge about the SAR, DAR and C.A.R. to all who ask. Participating compatriots are certified with the SAR Youth Protection Program. The event is held at the Burwell-Morgan Mill.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Bonner, Carrigan, Christensen, Corey, Daniel, Parish, Phillips, Reynolds, E.Robinson, M.Robinson, Schwoerer, Simmons, St Jacques, Tyler.
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: Col. James Wood II Chapter VASSAR/Dale Corey.
Location: Burwell-Morgan Mill, 15 Tannery Lane, Millwood, VA 22646.
Firing Event: Yes
Event Color Guard Commander: Corey.
Details: CJWII Chapter has supported this event for the past 3 years, providing presentations to children and general knowledge about the SAR, DAR and C.A.R. to all who ask. Participating compatriots are certified with the SAR Youth Protection Program. The event is held at the Burwell-Morgan Mill.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Bonner, Carrigan, Christensen, Corey, Daniel, Parish, Phillips, Reynolds, E.Robinson, M.Robinson, Schwoerer, Simmons, St Jacques, Tyler.
July 9th, 2022, Saturday (10:00 am) - Grave Marking of Patriot Charles McGill
Event Level: Chapter
Host: Fort Loudoun Chapter VADAR (supported by Col. James Wood II Chapter VASSAR/Dale Corey).
Location: Mount Hebron Cemetery, 305 E. Boscawen St., Winchester, VA.
Firing event: Yes
Event Color Guard Commander: Bonner.
Heat Index: ~78F
Details:
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Bonner, M.Robinson, St. Jacques.
Event Level: Chapter
Host: Fort Loudoun Chapter VADAR (supported by Col. James Wood II Chapter VASSAR/Dale Corey).
Location: Mount Hebron Cemetery, 305 E. Boscawen St., Winchester, VA.
Firing event: Yes
Event Color Guard Commander: Bonner.
Heat Index: ~78F
Details:
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Bonner, M.Robinson, St. Jacques.
July 9th, 2022, Saturday (11:00 am) - Commemoration of the 246th Anniversary of the Battle of Cricket Hill
Event Level: State
Host/POC: Richard Henry Lee Chapter VASSAR/Michael Rhodes.
Location: Morningstar Marinas, 249 Mill Point Rd, Hudgins, VA 23076.
Firing event: No
Event Color Guard Commander: Thompson.
Details: You are cordially invited to attend the 246th Anniversary of the Battle of Cricket Hill at Gwynn's Island on Saturday, July 9th, at 11:00am. This event will take place at Morningstar Marinas, 249 Mill Point Rd, Hudgins, VA 23076.
This year the Richard Henry Lee Chapter and James Monroe Chapter will co-sponsor this event for SAR. VASSAR President Meyer will attend, and has also asked us to incorporate this celebration with a birthday celebration for the Virginia Society SAR's 133rd birthday.
The battle which culminated on July 9, 1776 turned out to be a signal victory for the Patriots because it resulted in John Murray, the Earl of Dunmore, the last Royal Governor of Virginia, leaving Virginia for good. The victory at Cricket Hill was the first victory by an American force after adoption of the Declaration of Independence by Continental Congress on July 4, 1776.
Dr. Patrick Hannum, Compatriot Secretary of the Norfolk Chapter, will be the keynote speaker addressing the battle history. He is a long-time contributor to the Journal of the American Revolution.
VASSAR Color Guard Attendees: Hamill, Hodges, Thompson.
Event Level: State
Host/POC: Richard Henry Lee Chapter VASSAR/Michael Rhodes.
Location: Morningstar Marinas, 249 Mill Point Rd, Hudgins, VA 23076.
Firing event: No
Event Color Guard Commander: Thompson.
Details: You are cordially invited to attend the 246th Anniversary of the Battle of Cricket Hill at Gwynn's Island on Saturday, July 9th, at 11:00am. This event will take place at Morningstar Marinas, 249 Mill Point Rd, Hudgins, VA 23076.
This year the Richard Henry Lee Chapter and James Monroe Chapter will co-sponsor this event for SAR. VASSAR President Meyer will attend, and has also asked us to incorporate this celebration with a birthday celebration for the Virginia Society SAR's 133rd birthday.
The battle which culminated on July 9, 1776 turned out to be a signal victory for the Patriots because it resulted in John Murray, the Earl of Dunmore, the last Royal Governor of Virginia, leaving Virginia for good. The victory at Cricket Hill was the first victory by an American force after adoption of the Declaration of Independence by Continental Congress on July 4, 1776.
Dr. Patrick Hannum, Compatriot Secretary of the Norfolk Chapter, will be the keynote speaker addressing the battle history. He is a long-time contributor to the Journal of the American Revolution.
VASSAR Color Guard Attendees: Hamill, Hodges, Thompson.
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July 6th, 2022 Wednesday (09:00 am) - 241st Commemoration of the Battle of Spring Run
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: Williamsburg Chapter/John Lynch.
Location: Church on the Main, 2604 Sir Gilbert Loop, Williamsburg, VA 23185.
Firing Event: No
Event Color Guard Commander: Westenberger.
Details: On the morning of July 6th, 1781, Lafayette accompanied his advance guard under the command of General Anthony Wayne. Upon reaching Green Spring, the Americans began skirmishing with pickets under the command of Banastre Tarleton. Lafayette, believing that he had caught the rearguard of the British army, called for the rest of his force to join the battle. As Wayne formed up, Lafayette examined the field. Riding forward, he noted a large group of men in red coats formed in lines. Realizing that Cornwallis had set a trap, Lafayette galloped back to the advance guard under Wayne, but it was too late. Advancing with several regiments, Wayne marched right into a veteran British brigade commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Dundas. Dundas’s Brigade smashed through the American right flank with a decisive bayonet charge while the American left was hard-pressed by British light infantry. Lafayette gave the order for the entire American force to withdraw. Wayne’s men formed a rearguard. For fifteen minutes the two sides blazed away at each other. Eventually, Wayne decided that the carnage was too great for his men and ordered a retreat.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Adolphi, Dunaway, Westenberger.
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: Williamsburg Chapter/John Lynch.
Location: Church on the Main, 2604 Sir Gilbert Loop, Williamsburg, VA 23185.
Firing Event: No
Event Color Guard Commander: Westenberger.
Details: On the morning of July 6th, 1781, Lafayette accompanied his advance guard under the command of General Anthony Wayne. Upon reaching Green Spring, the Americans began skirmishing with pickets under the command of Banastre Tarleton. Lafayette, believing that he had caught the rearguard of the British army, called for the rest of his force to join the battle. As Wayne formed up, Lafayette examined the field. Riding forward, he noted a large group of men in red coats formed in lines. Realizing that Cornwallis had set a trap, Lafayette galloped back to the advance guard under Wayne, but it was too late. Advancing with several regiments, Wayne marched right into a veteran British brigade commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Dundas. Dundas’s Brigade smashed through the American right flank with a decisive bayonet charge while the American left was hard-pressed by British light infantry. Lafayette gave the order for the entire American force to withdraw. Wayne’s men formed a rearguard. For fifteen minutes the two sides blazed away at each other. Eventually, Wayne decided that the carnage was too great for his men and ordered a retreat.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Adolphi, Dunaway, Westenberger.
July 4th, 2022, Monday (1:00 pm) - Reading of the Declaration of Independence, Culpeper
Event Level: National
Host/POC: Culpeper Minutemen Chapter/Charles Jameson.
Location: Yowell Meadows Park, Charters of Freedom, N. Blue Ridge Ave, Culpeper, VA.
Firing Event: Yes
Event Color Guard Commander: Corey
Heat Index: ~91F
Details: Reading of the Declaration of Independence followed by a musket volley.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Carrigan, Corey, Daniel, Dennis, Jameson, Schwetke, St. Jacques.
Event Level: National
Host/POC: Culpeper Minutemen Chapter/Charles Jameson.
Location: Yowell Meadows Park, Charters of Freedom, N. Blue Ridge Ave, Culpeper, VA.
Firing Event: Yes
Event Color Guard Commander: Corey
Heat Index: ~91F
Details: Reading of the Declaration of Independence followed by a musket volley.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Carrigan, Corey, Daniel, Dennis, Jameson, Schwetke, St. Jacques.
July 4th, 2022, Monday (9:30 am) - Mt. Vernon Bowling Green March; Wreath Laying at the Tomb
Event Level: National
Host/POC: George Washington Chapter VASSAR/Richard Rankin.
Location: George Washington's Mount Vernon.
Firing Event: No
Event Guard Commander: Melhuish.
Event Honor Guard Commander: Dooley.
Length of March: One third of a mile.
Safety Note: Participants are strongly advised to bring plenty of water, If you do not feel up to the march, please inform the Guard commander before the march commences.
Details:
-- On signal, (approximately 09:40 am) we will step off down the Bowling Green, passing and saluting George Washington, before marching in ranks of four abreast to the Tomb Grove.
-- The George Washington Chapter will conduct a brief ceremony at the Tomb Grove after which the fifes and drums will lead a procession to Washington's Tomb for a wreath laying ceremony.
-- Four designated Musketmen will be in place at the Tomb as Tomb Guard (they will not march up from the Grove).
-- Attendees will have an opportunity to lay a carnation at General Washington’s and Martha Washington’s tombs.
-- The ceremony will conclude no later than 11:00 AM; at which time participants should return to the Tomb Grove for photographs.
Assignments: Provided by separate email sent (28 June) to the each of the participants listed below. If you wish to be added to the participants please let the VASSAR CG Commander know soonest.
Chapter Medal: First-time SAR member participants will receive the George Washington Chapter’s Baldwin-Jones-Tabb medal, which depicts the Washington Tomb. Individuals who wish to purchase the miniature version of the Medal may do so for $ 10.00 (exact currency will be much appreciated).
Virginia SAR Guard Attendees: Bonner, Christensen, Cook, Cordes, Crain, Davenport, Dooley, Melhuish, A.Mills, J. Mills, Morris, Schmidt, B. Schwetke, D. Schwetke, Thomas, Weyler.
Maryland SAR Guard Attendees: Moss, Price.
Virginia DAR Color Bearer:: A. Bonner.
Event Level: National
Host/POC: George Washington Chapter VASSAR/Richard Rankin.
Location: George Washington's Mount Vernon.
Firing Event: No
Event Guard Commander: Melhuish.
Event Honor Guard Commander: Dooley.
Length of March: One third of a mile.
Safety Note: Participants are strongly advised to bring plenty of water, If you do not feel up to the march, please inform the Guard commander before the march commences.
Details:
-- On signal, (approximately 09:40 am) we will step off down the Bowling Green, passing and saluting George Washington, before marching in ranks of four abreast to the Tomb Grove.
-- The George Washington Chapter will conduct a brief ceremony at the Tomb Grove after which the fifes and drums will lead a procession to Washington's Tomb for a wreath laying ceremony.
-- Four designated Musketmen will be in place at the Tomb as Tomb Guard (they will not march up from the Grove).
-- Attendees will have an opportunity to lay a carnation at General Washington’s and Martha Washington’s tombs.
-- The ceremony will conclude no later than 11:00 AM; at which time participants should return to the Tomb Grove for photographs.
Assignments: Provided by separate email sent (28 June) to the each of the participants listed below. If you wish to be added to the participants please let the VASSAR CG Commander know soonest.
Chapter Medal: First-time SAR member participants will receive the George Washington Chapter’s Baldwin-Jones-Tabb medal, which depicts the Washington Tomb. Individuals who wish to purchase the miniature version of the Medal may do so for $ 10.00 (exact currency will be much appreciated).
Virginia SAR Guard Attendees: Bonner, Christensen, Cook, Cordes, Crain, Davenport, Dooley, Melhuish, A.Mills, J. Mills, Morris, Schmidt, B. Schwetke, D. Schwetke, Thomas, Weyler.
Maryland SAR Guard Attendees: Moss, Price.
Virginia DAR Color Bearer:: A. Bonner.
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VASSAR Color Guard 2022
July 4th, 2022, Monday - Independence Day Parade, Winchester
Event Level: National
Host/POC: Col. James Wood II Chapter VASSAR/Dale Corey.
Location: Winchester, VA.
Firing Event: No
Event Color Guard Commander: Corey.
Details: On 4 July 2022, the Colonel James Wood II Chapter of the Virginia Society Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) participated in the Middletown Independence Day Parade. The parade route began at Laurel Ridge Community College going south on Main Street. They turned on 5th Street, going 1 block to Church Street. It concluded at 1st Street. There were 121 entries including the Korean War Veterans Association (KWVA) who invited the Colonel James Wood II Chapter to join with them in the parade. Five compatriots from the SAR marched with a group of Boy Scouts carrying the National Flag. They were followed by the KWVA and SAR members in a military truck and trailer. At the conclusion of the parade, Middletown conducted their annual 4th of July Festival at the town park.
Virginia SAR Attendees: Bayliss, Carrigan, Coggins, Cook, Corey, Daniel, DeHaven, Moore, Osborn, Petrie, Reynolds, Robinson, B.Schwetke, D.Schwetke, Simmons, St. Jacques, Tyler.
Event Level: National
Host/POC: Col. James Wood II Chapter VASSAR/Dale Corey.
Location: Winchester, VA.
Firing Event: No
Event Color Guard Commander: Corey.
Details: On 4 July 2022, the Colonel James Wood II Chapter of the Virginia Society Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) participated in the Middletown Independence Day Parade. The parade route began at Laurel Ridge Community College going south on Main Street. They turned on 5th Street, going 1 block to Church Street. It concluded at 1st Street. There were 121 entries including the Korean War Veterans Association (KWVA) who invited the Colonel James Wood II Chapter to join with them in the parade. Five compatriots from the SAR marched with a group of Boy Scouts carrying the National Flag. They were followed by the KWVA and SAR members in a military truck and trailer. At the conclusion of the parade, Middletown conducted their annual 4th of July Festival at the town park.
Virginia SAR Attendees: Bayliss, Carrigan, Coggins, Cook, Corey, Daniel, DeHaven, Moore, Osborn, Petrie, Reynolds, Robinson, B.Schwetke, D.Schwetke, Simmons, St. Jacques, Tyler.
July 3rd, 2022, Sunday - Rockin' Independence Eve, Winchester
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: Col. James Wood II Chapter VASSAR/Dale Corey
Location: Walking Mall, Winchester, VA
Firing Event: No
Event Color Guard Commander: Corey
Details: On 3 July 2022, the Colonel James Wood II Chapter of the Virginia Society Sons of the American Revolution participated in Rockin' Independence Eve, held at the Walking Mall, Winchester, Virginia. This event is an annual celebration held by the city of Winchester to honor and commemorate the birthday of the United States. Numerous vendors are present with live bands playing throughout the day. The Colonel James Wood II Chapter had a vendor tent to tell participants "Who are the Sons of the American Revolution". Between band sets, the Colonel James Wood II Chapter Color Guard presented the National Color at the bandstand for the playing of the National Anthem.
Virginia SAR Attendees: Bayliss, Christensen, Corey, Daniel, Osborn, E.Robinson, M.Robinson, Tyler.
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: Col. James Wood II Chapter VASSAR/Dale Corey
Location: Walking Mall, Winchester, VA
Firing Event: No
Event Color Guard Commander: Corey
Details: On 3 July 2022, the Colonel James Wood II Chapter of the Virginia Society Sons of the American Revolution participated in Rockin' Independence Eve, held at the Walking Mall, Winchester, Virginia. This event is an annual celebration held by the city of Winchester to honor and commemorate the birthday of the United States. Numerous vendors are present with live bands playing throughout the day. The Colonel James Wood II Chapter had a vendor tent to tell participants "Who are the Sons of the American Revolution". Between band sets, the Colonel James Wood II Chapter Color Guard presented the National Color at the bandstand for the playing of the National Anthem.
Virginia SAR Attendees: Bayliss, Christensen, Corey, Daniel, Osborn, E.Robinson, M.Robinson, Tyler.
July 2nd, 2022, Saturday (11:30 am) - Reading of the Declaration of Independence, Front Royal
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: Col James Wood II Chapter/Dale Corey.
Location: Warren Heritage Society, Front Royal, VA.
Firing Event: Yes
Event Color Guard Commander: Robinson.
Details: A ceremony to read the Declaration of Independence in Front Royal at the Warren Heritage Society, followed by a musket salute to honor the birth of our country.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Carrigan,Christensen, Cook, Cordes, Corey, Daniel, M.Robinson, Schwetke, St. Jacques.
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: Col James Wood II Chapter/Dale Corey.
Location: Warren Heritage Society, Front Royal, VA.
Firing Event: Yes
Event Color Guard Commander: Robinson.
Details: A ceremony to read the Declaration of Independence in Front Royal at the Warren Heritage Society, followed by a musket salute to honor the birth of our country.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Carrigan,Christensen, Cook, Cordes, Corey, Daniel, M.Robinson, Schwetke, St. Jacques.
July 2nd, 2022, Saturday (11:00 am) - Independence Day Celebration at the Military Aviation Museum, Virginia Beach
Event Level: Public Service
Host/POC: Military Aviation Museum/Mitch Welsh.
Website: militaryaviationmuseum.org/
VASSAR POC: Melhuish.
Location: Military Aviation Museum, 1341 Princess Anne Road Virginia Beach, VA 23457.
Firing Event: No
Event Color Guard Commander: Melhuish.
Heat Index: ~95F [brief outdoor ceremony only]
Details: The Military Aviation Museum in Virginia Beach has requested a VASSAR Color Guard to support the opening ceremony at the museum (open to the public) to mark the museum's weekend July 4th commemoration activities. This initiative is endorsed by the VASSAR President. Muster at 10 am. Parading of the Colors will be at 11 am. Immediately after the Colors are retired, there will be a 25 minute narrated flight demo of a WWII Navy Corsair.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Brown, Melhuish, Thompson.
Event Level: Public Service
Host/POC: Military Aviation Museum/Mitch Welsh.
Website: militaryaviationmuseum.org/
VASSAR POC: Melhuish.
Location: Military Aviation Museum, 1341 Princess Anne Road Virginia Beach, VA 23457.
Firing Event: No
Event Color Guard Commander: Melhuish.
Heat Index: ~95F [brief outdoor ceremony only]
Details: The Military Aviation Museum in Virginia Beach has requested a VASSAR Color Guard to support the opening ceremony at the museum (open to the public) to mark the museum's weekend July 4th commemoration activities. This initiative is endorsed by the VASSAR President. Muster at 10 am. Parading of the Colors will be at 11 am. Immediately after the Colors are retired, there will be a 25 minute narrated flight demo of a WWII Navy Corsair.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Brown, Melhuish, Thompson.
The Military Aviation Museum, Virginia Beach
June 26th 2022, Sunday (10:00 am) - 241st Commemoration of the Battle of Spencer's Ordinary
Event Level: State
Host/POC: Williamsburg Chapter VASSAR/John Lynch.
Location: Freedom Park, 5537 Centreville Road, Williamsburg, VA.
Firing Event: No
Event Color Guard Commander: Lynch.
Heat Index: ~85F
Details: The 1781 engagement at Spencer’s Ordinary took place between Patriot forces (Virginia militia and a detachment of Continentals) and British troops (John Simcoe’s Queens Rangers and an attached unit of German Jaegers). Both sides failed in their primary mission: the Patriots to cut off and capture the British foraging party; the British to bring back cattle to Cornwallis’ main army in Williamsburg. Simcoe’s troops were forced to retreat from the battle after being flanked but were shortly thereafter met by British troops marching from Williamsburg. British returned to hold the deserted battlefield. The Patriots recovered the cattle and then rapidly withdrew. Today Freedom Park, the intersection of Longhill and Centerfield Roads, the gas station adjacent to the intersection, and the veterinary clinic across the street from the gas station are found within the bounds of this Revolutionary War battle. .
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Daniel, Dunaway, Hodges, Lynch, Phillips, Thompson, Westenberger.
Event Level: State
Host/POC: Williamsburg Chapter VASSAR/John Lynch.
Location: Freedom Park, 5537 Centreville Road, Williamsburg, VA.
Firing Event: No
Event Color Guard Commander: Lynch.
Heat Index: ~85F
Details: The 1781 engagement at Spencer’s Ordinary took place between Patriot forces (Virginia militia and a detachment of Continentals) and British troops (John Simcoe’s Queens Rangers and an attached unit of German Jaegers). Both sides failed in their primary mission: the Patriots to cut off and capture the British foraging party; the British to bring back cattle to Cornwallis’ main army in Williamsburg. Simcoe’s troops were forced to retreat from the battle after being flanked but were shortly thereafter met by British troops marching from Williamsburg. British returned to hold the deserted battlefield. The Patriots recovered the cattle and then rapidly withdrew. Today Freedom Park, the intersection of Longhill and Centerfield Roads, the gas station adjacent to the intersection, and the veterinary clinic across the street from the gas station are found within the bounds of this Revolutionary War battle. .
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Daniel, Dunaway, Hodges, Lynch, Phillips, Thompson, Westenberger.
June 25, 2022, Saturday (12:00 pm) - Color Guard Muster & Workshop
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: Col. James Wood II Chapter VASSAR/Dale Corey.
Location: 484 Red Bud Lane, Strasburg, Virginia.
Firing Event: Yes
Details: This will be a Color Guard Muster & Workshop. Will hold presentations on safety, color guard etiquette, marching, commands and musket firing procedures.
VASSAR Color Guard Attendees: Carrigan, Christensen, Cook, Cordes, Corey, Daniel, Osborn, Phillips, Reynolds, Robinson, Schwetke, B.Schwoerer, Sink, St. Jacques, Tyler.
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: Col. James Wood II Chapter VASSAR/Dale Corey.
Location: 484 Red Bud Lane, Strasburg, Virginia.
Firing Event: Yes
Details: This will be a Color Guard Muster & Workshop. Will hold presentations on safety, color guard etiquette, marching, commands and musket firing procedures.
VASSAR Color Guard Attendees: Carrigan, Christensen, Cook, Cordes, Corey, Daniel, Osborn, Phillips, Reynolds, Robinson, Schwetke, B.Schwoerer, Sink, St. Jacques, Tyler.
CANCELED June 25th, Saturday – Safety, manual of arms and black powder use and firing
Event Level: VASSAR Eastern Region Color Guard Workshop
Host/POC: Eastern Region Commander VASSAR/Kimball Thompson at thompson15@cox.net
Event Level: VASSAR Eastern Region Color Guard Workshop
Host/POC: Eastern Region Commander VASSAR/Kimball Thompson at thompson15@cox.net
June 18th, 2022 - Saturday (3:00 pm) - 248th Commemoration of Loudoun Resolves
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: Sgt Maj John Champe Chapter VASSAR/Ken Bonner.
Location: Loudoun Revolutionary War Memorial, 18 E. Market Street, Leesburg, VA 20178.
Firing Event: No
Event Color Guard Commander: TBC.
Heat Index: ~75F
Details: Color Guard muster at 2:15 pm. Event will be held on Courthouse lawn at the Spirit of Loudoun Revolutionary War Memorial. County approval for event is pending but expected.
On 14 June 1774 Freeholders of Loudoun County signed the Loudoun Resolves, a protest against Great Britain's "most oppressive and tyrannical Act of the British Parliament, made in the 14th year of his present Majesty's reign". This was a. prelude to the Declaration of Independence and one of many Resolutions by Counties and Colonies protesting acts of Parliament. We will summarize the various Resolves and read the Loudoun Resolves near the Old Courthouse steps. Parking in a nearby parking garage. Limited street parking. Host Chapter will provide US, VA, and Chapter flags. CJW-II will bring 250th and Chapter flags.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Bonner, Schwetke, B.Schwoerer.
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: Sgt Maj John Champe Chapter VASSAR/Ken Bonner.
Location: Loudoun Revolutionary War Memorial, 18 E. Market Street, Leesburg, VA 20178.
Firing Event: No
Event Color Guard Commander: TBC.
Heat Index: ~75F
Details: Color Guard muster at 2:15 pm. Event will be held on Courthouse lawn at the Spirit of Loudoun Revolutionary War Memorial. County approval for event is pending but expected.
On 14 June 1774 Freeholders of Loudoun County signed the Loudoun Resolves, a protest against Great Britain's "most oppressive and tyrannical Act of the British Parliament, made in the 14th year of his present Majesty's reign". This was a. prelude to the Declaration of Independence and one of many Resolutions by Counties and Colonies protesting acts of Parliament. We will summarize the various Resolves and read the Loudoun Resolves near the Old Courthouse steps. Parking in a nearby parking garage. Limited street parking. Host Chapter will provide US, VA, and Chapter flags. CJW-II will bring 250th and Chapter flags.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Bonner, Schwetke, B.Schwoerer.
June 18th 2022, Saturday (10:00 am) - General Daniel Morgan Commemoration
Event Level: State
Host/POC: Col James Wood II Chapter VASSAR/Dale Corey.
Location: Mount Hebron Cemetery, 305 E Boscawen Street, Winchester, VA.
Firing Event: Yes
Event Color Guard Commander: Corey.
Heat Index: ~75F
Details: Daniel Morgan (1735/1736 – July 6, 1802) was an American pioneer, soldier, and politician from Virginia. One of the most respected battlefield tacticians of the American Revolutionary War of 1775–1783, he later commanded troops during the suppression of the Whiskey Rebellion of 1791–1794.
Born in New Jersey to Welsh immigrants, Morgan settled in Winchester, Virginia. He became an officer of the Virginia militia and recruited a company of riflemen at the start of the Revolutionary War. Early in the war, Morgan served in Benedict Arnold's expedition to Quebec and in the Saratoga campaign. He also served in the Philadelphia campaign before resigning from the army in 1779.
Morgan returned to the army after the Battle of Camden and led the Continental Army to victory in the Battle of Cowpens. After the war, Morgan retired from the army again and developed a large estate. He was recalled to duty in 1794 to help suppress the Whiskey Rebellion and commanded a portion of the army that remained in Western Pennsylvania after the rebellion. A member of the Federalist Party, Morgan twice ran for the United States House of Representatives, winning election to the House in 1796. He retired from Congress in 1799 and died in 1802.
Note: Color Guard muster at 09:00 am.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Bonner, Carrigan, Christensen, Cordes, Corey, Daniel, Day, Hall, Morris, Osborn, Petrie, Reynolds, Robinson, Schwetke, B. Schwoerer, Simmons, St. Jacques.
Event Level: State
Host/POC: Col James Wood II Chapter VASSAR/Dale Corey.
Location: Mount Hebron Cemetery, 305 E Boscawen Street, Winchester, VA.
Firing Event: Yes
Event Color Guard Commander: Corey.
Heat Index: ~75F
Details: Daniel Morgan (1735/1736 – July 6, 1802) was an American pioneer, soldier, and politician from Virginia. One of the most respected battlefield tacticians of the American Revolutionary War of 1775–1783, he later commanded troops during the suppression of the Whiskey Rebellion of 1791–1794.
Born in New Jersey to Welsh immigrants, Morgan settled in Winchester, Virginia. He became an officer of the Virginia militia and recruited a company of riflemen at the start of the Revolutionary War. Early in the war, Morgan served in Benedict Arnold's expedition to Quebec and in the Saratoga campaign. He also served in the Philadelphia campaign before resigning from the army in 1779.
Morgan returned to the army after the Battle of Camden and led the Continental Army to victory in the Battle of Cowpens. After the war, Morgan retired from the army again and developed a large estate. He was recalled to duty in 1794 to help suppress the Whiskey Rebellion and commanded a portion of the army that remained in Western Pennsylvania after the rebellion. A member of the Federalist Party, Morgan twice ran for the United States House of Representatives, winning election to the House in 1796. He retired from Congress in 1799 and died in 1802.
Note: Color Guard muster at 09:00 am.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Bonner, Carrigan, Christensen, Cordes, Corey, Daniel, Day, Hall, Morris, Osborn, Petrie, Reynolds, Robinson, Schwetke, B. Schwoerer, Simmons, St. Jacques.
June 17th, 2022, Friday (11:00 am) - Commemoration of Dr. Joseph Warren
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: Col. James Warren II Chapter VASSAR/Dale Corey.
Location: 220 N. Commerce, Front Royal, VA 22630.
Firing Event: Yes
Event Color Guard Commander: Osborn.
Heat Index: ~98F
Details: A commemoration to Dr. Joseph Warren, namesake of Warren County. There will be presentation on Dr. Warren, wreath presentations and a musket salute fired in his honor.
VASSAR Color Guard Attendees: Carrigan, Corey, Daniel, Morris, Osborn, Parmerter, Robinson, Schwetke, B. Schwoerer, Simmons, Thomas, Weyler.
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: Col. James Warren II Chapter VASSAR/Dale Corey.
Location: 220 N. Commerce, Front Royal, VA 22630.
Firing Event: Yes
Event Color Guard Commander: Osborn.
Heat Index: ~98F
Details: A commemoration to Dr. Joseph Warren, namesake of Warren County. There will be presentation on Dr. Warren, wreath presentations and a musket salute fired in his honor.
VASSAR Color Guard Attendees: Carrigan, Corey, Daniel, Morris, Osborn, Parmerter, Robinson, Schwetke, B. Schwoerer, Simmons, Thomas, Weyler.
"The Death of General Warren at the Battle of Bunker's Hill on June 17th, 1775" by Patriot John Trumbull (1834)
June 14th, 2022, Tuesday (2:00 pm) – Commemoration of Major Pierre L’Enfant (Wreath-Laying)
Event Level: NSDAR
Host/POC: NSDAR & Le Souvenir Français Society/Richard Azzaro (Co-host).
Location: Arlington House (Arlington National Cemetery), 1 Memorial Drive, Arlington, VA 22211.
Heat Index: ~86F
Details: This event will commemorate Pierre L'Enfant, born August 2, 1754 in Paris, France, died June 14th, 1825 in Maryland. L'Enfant is best remembered for designing the basic plan for Washington DC. During the American Revolutionary War he served under Major General Lafayette.
The US Old Guard will provide the Color Guard for the ceremony. The first part of the ceremony will take place in the Old Amphitheater where the standards of each attending organization (in our case the VASSAR standard) will be posted in the amphitheater. Following the initial ceremony, participants will be invited to process to the wreath-laying site (about 500 yards) for the concluding ceremony.
This ceremony, open to the general public, will be held in the presence of State, diplomatic, military, and cultural representatives of France and the United States. Representatives from various patriotic organizations will also be present, including the DAR and SAR.
Invitation: myemail.constantcontact.com/INVITATION---TUESDAY--JUNE-14--2022.html?soid=1138346937217&aid=YTQ2dgQPGKo&fbclid=IwAR031pZrhWmFS60ASexxePbeinu-HrWXDe_xDb9VsUCXge8isr1dj7BAPrE&fs=e&s=cl
Reminder: weapons are not permitted in ANC (muskets, swords, etc.). This event is open to everyone, so feel free to attend if you can.
Virginia Color Guard Attendees: Davenport.
Event Level: NSDAR
Host/POC: NSDAR & Le Souvenir Français Society/Richard Azzaro (Co-host).
Location: Arlington House (Arlington National Cemetery), 1 Memorial Drive, Arlington, VA 22211.
Heat Index: ~86F
Details: This event will commemorate Pierre L'Enfant, born August 2, 1754 in Paris, France, died June 14th, 1825 in Maryland. L'Enfant is best remembered for designing the basic plan for Washington DC. During the American Revolutionary War he served under Major General Lafayette.
The US Old Guard will provide the Color Guard for the ceremony. The first part of the ceremony will take place in the Old Amphitheater where the standards of each attending organization (in our case the VASSAR standard) will be posted in the amphitheater. Following the initial ceremony, participants will be invited to process to the wreath-laying site (about 500 yards) for the concluding ceremony.
This ceremony, open to the general public, will be held in the presence of State, diplomatic, military, and cultural representatives of France and the United States. Representatives from various patriotic organizations will also be present, including the DAR and SAR.
Invitation: myemail.constantcontact.com/INVITATION---TUESDAY--JUNE-14--2022.html?soid=1138346937217&aid=YTQ2dgQPGKo&fbclid=IwAR031pZrhWmFS60ASexxePbeinu-HrWXDe_xDb9VsUCXge8isr1dj7BAPrE&fs=e&s=cl
Reminder: weapons are not permitted in ANC (muskets, swords, etc.). This event is open to everyone, so feel free to attend if you can.
Virginia Color Guard Attendees: Davenport.
Colonel Peter Davenport, US Army (Ret.).
June 14th, 2022, Tuesday - Flag Day
Event Level: Not a National Event for Color Guard medal purposes.
Location: Various.
Details: Flag Day is celebrated on June 14 every year, and commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States. In 1777, the second continental congress passed a resolution stating that “the flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation”. George Washington’s troops now had a new, unified flag to represent their cause.
There were few public ceremonies that honored the flag until June 14, 1877, when it was flown from every government building for the centennial of the flag’s adoption. After that, many citizens and organizations advocated the adoption of a national day of commemoration for the flag. In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson unofficially declared June 14 as Flag Day.
Coincidentally, Wilson also proclaimed “The Star-Spangled Banner” the U.S. national anthem that same year. Nonetheless, Congress did not designate the song as the national anthem until 1931, and only in 1949 did President Harry Truman sign the legislation that made June 14 of each year Flag Day.
Event Level: Not a National Event for Color Guard medal purposes.
Location: Various.
Details: Flag Day is celebrated on June 14 every year, and commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States. In 1777, the second continental congress passed a resolution stating that “the flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation”. George Washington’s troops now had a new, unified flag to represent their cause.
There were few public ceremonies that honored the flag until June 14, 1877, when it was flown from every government building for the centennial of the flag’s adoption. After that, many citizens and organizations advocated the adoption of a national day of commemoration for the flag. In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson unofficially declared June 14 as Flag Day.
Coincidentally, Wilson also proclaimed “The Star-Spangled Banner” the U.S. national anthem that same year. Nonetheless, Congress did not designate the song as the national anthem until 1931, and only in 1949 did President Harry Truman sign the legislation that made June 14 of each year Flag Day.
June 11th 2022, Saturday (1 to 3:30 pm) - Col. William Preston Memorial Dedication
Event Level: State (President's Initiative)
Host/POC: Fincastle Resolutions VASSAR / Rupert Cutler.
Location: 57 South Center Drive Daleville, VA 24083.
Firing Event: Yes
Event Color Guard Commander: Hall.
Heat Index: 83F
Details: Registration begins at 1 pm. Indoor event commences at 1:30 pm. Colors will be presented during the indoor portion of the event (Colors will be posted in stands and retired in place). Virginia SAR President Bruce Meyer and Virginia DAR Regent LeAnn Turbyfill will be joined on the speakers’ platform by Botetourt County Supervisor Steve Clinton and Virginia Tech Professor of History Dan Thorp. The theme, “In Defense of Liberty and Patriotism,” will be common to their remarks.
Tommy Moore, Botetourt Clerk of the Circuit Court will be Master of Ceremonies. The event will take place primarily indoors in a large, air-conditioned assembly hall on the ground floor of the adjoining county administration building. The Col. William Preston Memorial is on a site adjoining the Botetourt County Administrative Building in Greenfield, near Roanoke. The permanent granite stone Memorial was constructed recently as an SAR chapter project.
Col. Preston was a founder of Botetourt County and a distinguished Patriot who led Virginia Militia under Nathanael Greene in North Carolina. Appointed Colonel of the Montgomery County Militia by the Continental Congress in 1781, William Preston marched with 350 riflemen from Botetourt and Washington counties to South Carolina to fight the British at Alamance River and Wetzell’s Mill. William Preston died on June 27, 1783, at the age of 53.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Daniel, Geisinger, Hall, Phillips, Schwetke, Weyler.
See News Report of the event here:
www.wdbj7.com/2022/06/11/col-william-preston-memorial-dedicated-botetourt-county/
Event Level: State (President's Initiative)
Host/POC: Fincastle Resolutions VASSAR / Rupert Cutler.
Location: 57 South Center Drive Daleville, VA 24083.
Firing Event: Yes
Event Color Guard Commander: Hall.
Heat Index: 83F
Details: Registration begins at 1 pm. Indoor event commences at 1:30 pm. Colors will be presented during the indoor portion of the event (Colors will be posted in stands and retired in place). Virginia SAR President Bruce Meyer and Virginia DAR Regent LeAnn Turbyfill will be joined on the speakers’ platform by Botetourt County Supervisor Steve Clinton and Virginia Tech Professor of History Dan Thorp. The theme, “In Defense of Liberty and Patriotism,” will be common to their remarks.
Tommy Moore, Botetourt Clerk of the Circuit Court will be Master of Ceremonies. The event will take place primarily indoors in a large, air-conditioned assembly hall on the ground floor of the adjoining county administration building. The Col. William Preston Memorial is on a site adjoining the Botetourt County Administrative Building in Greenfield, near Roanoke. The permanent granite stone Memorial was constructed recently as an SAR chapter project.
Col. Preston was a founder of Botetourt County and a distinguished Patriot who led Virginia Militia under Nathanael Greene in North Carolina. Appointed Colonel of the Montgomery County Militia by the Continental Congress in 1781, William Preston marched with 350 riflemen from Botetourt and Washington counties to South Carolina to fight the British at Alamance River and Wetzell’s Mill. William Preston died on June 27, 1783, at the age of 53.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Daniel, Geisinger, Hall, Phillips, Schwetke, Weyler.
See News Report of the event here:
www.wdbj7.com/2022/06/11/col-william-preston-memorial-dedicated-botetourt-county/
Colonel William Preston Memorial, Daleville.
June 11th 2022, Saturday (11:00 am) - Commemoration of the Virginia Declaration of Rights
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: George Mason Chapter VASSAR/Ken Morris.
Location: Mason Family Cemetery Gunston Hall, 10709 Gunston Road, Lorton, VA 22079.
Firing Event: Yes
Event Color Guard Commander: Corey.
Heat Index: 72F
Details: The Commemoration of the Virginia Declaration of Rights authored by George Mason and Adopted on June 12, 1776 by the Virginia Constitutional Convention will take place in the form of a wreath laying at the tomb of George Mason. This document contained points that were used by Thomas Jefferson in the first ten amendments to the U. S. Declaration of Independence less than a month later on July 4, 1776. Immediate Past VASSAR President Jeff Thomas will attend the ceremony.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Bonner, Carrigan, Christensen, Cordes, Corey, Davenport, Morris, Robinson, B.Schwoerer.
VASSAR YouTube video at: youtu.be/_QinIKuNSoo
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: George Mason Chapter VASSAR/Ken Morris.
Location: Mason Family Cemetery Gunston Hall, 10709 Gunston Road, Lorton, VA 22079.
Firing Event: Yes
Event Color Guard Commander: Corey.
Heat Index: 72F
Details: The Commemoration of the Virginia Declaration of Rights authored by George Mason and Adopted on June 12, 1776 by the Virginia Constitutional Convention will take place in the form of a wreath laying at the tomb of George Mason. This document contained points that were used by Thomas Jefferson in the first ten amendments to the U. S. Declaration of Independence less than a month later on July 4, 1776. Immediate Past VASSAR President Jeff Thomas will attend the ceremony.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Bonner, Carrigan, Christensen, Cordes, Corey, Davenport, Morris, Robinson, B.Schwoerer.
VASSAR YouTube video at: youtu.be/_QinIKuNSoo
Gunston Hall (built 1759)
June 11th 2022, Saturday (7;00 am) - Honor Flight Top of Virginia Opening Ceremony
Event Level: National
Host/POC: Col James Wood II Chapter VASSAR/Dale Corey.
Location: Shenandoah University, Winchester, VA.
Firing Event: No
Heat Index: N/A - Indoors
Details: Colonel James Wood II Chapter along with the Sgt Maj John Champe and Culpeper Minutemen Chapters of the Virginia Society Sons of the American Revolution participated in an opening ceremony for the Honor Flight conducted by Honor Flight - Top of Virginia (HFTV). HFTV is a hub of the Honor Flight Network created to honor America's Veterans for their sacrifices. They serve the Shenandoah Valley, Loudoun County and beyond with top priority to senior veterans along with those that are terminally ill. They transport the veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit the various memorials on the mall and then are taken to Arlington National Cemetery to watch the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The Top of Virginia conducts three flights a year. The remaining trip for 2022 will be from Harrisonburg on 24 Sep. They accept applications from veterans who served prior to 1975.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Bonner, Corey, Daniel, Ford, Phillips, Robinson, Schwetke, Sink, St Jacques, Tyler.
Event Level: National
Host/POC: Col James Wood II Chapter VASSAR/Dale Corey.
Location: Shenandoah University, Winchester, VA.
Firing Event: No
Heat Index: N/A - Indoors
Details: Colonel James Wood II Chapter along with the Sgt Maj John Champe and Culpeper Minutemen Chapters of the Virginia Society Sons of the American Revolution participated in an opening ceremony for the Honor Flight conducted by Honor Flight - Top of Virginia (HFTV). HFTV is a hub of the Honor Flight Network created to honor America's Veterans for their sacrifices. They serve the Shenandoah Valley, Loudoun County and beyond with top priority to senior veterans along with those that are terminally ill. They transport the veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit the various memorials on the mall and then are taken to Arlington National Cemetery to watch the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The Top of Virginia conducts three flights a year. The remaining trip for 2022 will be from Harrisonburg on 24 Sep. They accept applications from veterans who served prior to 1975.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Bonner, Corey, Daniel, Ford, Phillips, Robinson, Schwetke, Sink, St Jacques, Tyler.
June 4th 2022, Saturday (11:00 am) – 241st Commemoration of Wayne's Crossing
Event Level: State
Host/POC: Fairfax Resolves Chapter, Virginia SAR/Wm Forrest Crain.
Location: Spirit of Loudoun Revolutionary War Memorial, Loudoun County Courthouse, 18 E Market Street, Leesburg, VA 20176
Firing Event: No
Event Color Guard Commander: Schmidt.
Heat Index: 79F
Details: This is a Chapter level event, hosted by the Fairfax Resolves Chapter and commemorating the crossing of the Potomac River by General Anthony Wayne’s army on 31 May 1781. The army passed through Leesburg on 3 June 1781 en route to joining General Lafayette.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Bonner, Cook, Cordes, Corey, Crain, Huxsoll, Schmidt, B. Schwoerer, Simmons, Thomas.
Event Level: State
Host/POC: Fairfax Resolves Chapter, Virginia SAR/Wm Forrest Crain.
Location: Spirit of Loudoun Revolutionary War Memorial, Loudoun County Courthouse, 18 E Market Street, Leesburg, VA 20176
Firing Event: No
Event Color Guard Commander: Schmidt.
Heat Index: 79F
Details: This is a Chapter level event, hosted by the Fairfax Resolves Chapter and commemorating the crossing of the Potomac River by General Anthony Wayne’s army on 31 May 1781. The army passed through Leesburg on 3 June 1781 en route to joining General Lafayette.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Bonner, Cook, Cordes, Corey, Crain, Huxsoll, Schmidt, B. Schwoerer, Simmons, Thomas.
Wayne's Crossing VASSAR Ceremony
May 30th 2022, Monday - Memorial Day Commemoration, Loudoun County Courthouse, Leesburg, VA
Event Level: National
Host/POC: Sgt. Maj John Champe Chapter/Ken Bonner.
Location: Loudoun County Courthouse, Leesburg, VA.
Firing Event: No.
Details: Prior to the ceremony, the Sgt Maj John Champe (SMJC) Chapter posted the U.S. Flag, VA State Flag, and the Chapter flag in front of the “Spirit of Loudoun”. Colors were presented and retired by the Loudoun County High School Naval Junior ROTC Color Guard. The National Anthem was sung by Miss Neve Holloway. A rifle salute was executed by the rifle team from VFW Post 1177 and Taps was rendered by Aidan Jackson. The guest speaker was U.S. Army Lieutenant General (Ret.) Bruce T. Crawford.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Bonner, B.Schwoerer, J.Schwoerer, Sink.
Event Level: National
Host/POC: Sgt. Maj John Champe Chapter/Ken Bonner.
Location: Loudoun County Courthouse, Leesburg, VA.
Firing Event: No.
Details: Prior to the ceremony, the Sgt Maj John Champe (SMJC) Chapter posted the U.S. Flag, VA State Flag, and the Chapter flag in front of the “Spirit of Loudoun”. Colors were presented and retired by the Loudoun County High School Naval Junior ROTC Color Guard. The National Anthem was sung by Miss Neve Holloway. A rifle salute was executed by the rifle team from VFW Post 1177 and Taps was rendered by Aidan Jackson. The guest speaker was U.S. Army Lieutenant General (Ret.) Bruce T. Crawford.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Bonner, B.Schwoerer, J.Schwoerer, Sink.
May 30th 2022, Monday - Memorial Day Commemoration, Middletown Veterans Park
Event Level: National
Host/POC: Col. James Wood II Chapter/Dale Corey.
Location: Middletown Veterans Memorial, 8050 Main St. Middletown, VA.
Firing Event: Yes.
Event Color Guard Commander: Osborn.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Carrigan, Cook, Cordes, Corey, Daniel, St Jacques, Osborn, Petrie, Reynolds, Jim Robinson, Marc Robinson, Simmons, Tyler.
Event Level: National
Host/POC: Col. James Wood II Chapter/Dale Corey.
Location: Middletown Veterans Memorial, 8050 Main St. Middletown, VA.
Firing Event: Yes.
Event Color Guard Commander: Osborn.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Carrigan, Cook, Cordes, Corey, Daniel, St Jacques, Osborn, Petrie, Reynolds, Jim Robinson, Marc Robinson, Simmons, Tyler.
May 30th 2022, Monday - Memorial Day Commemoration, Culpeper National Cemetery
Event Level: National
Host/POC: VFW/Keith Price.
Location: Culpeper National Cemetery.
Firing Event: No.
Event Color Guard Commander: Schwetke.
Details:
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Cowherd, Dennis, Hamill, Schwetke, Price.
Event Level: National
Host/POC: VFW/Keith Price.
Location: Culpeper National Cemetery.
Firing Event: No.
Event Color Guard Commander: Schwetke.
Details:
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Cowherd, Dennis, Hamill, Schwetke, Price.
May 30th 2022, Monday - Memorial Day Commemoration, Halifax
Event Level: National
Host/POC: Dan River Chapter/Gary Hall.
Location: Halifax County War Memorial, Halifax.
Firing Event: No
Event Color Guard Commander: Hall.
Details: Greg Eanes provided a detailed program on Halifax County residents who gave their lives for our freedom. Douglas Powell presented the history of local veteran research and the planning and the building of the Halifax County War Memorial. Halifax's Memorial is beautifully designed - an appropriate place to remember our heroes.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Eanes, Geisinger, Hall, Powell.
Event Level: National
Host/POC: Dan River Chapter/Gary Hall.
Location: Halifax County War Memorial, Halifax.
Firing Event: No
Event Color Guard Commander: Hall.
Details: Greg Eanes provided a detailed program on Halifax County residents who gave their lives for our freedom. Douglas Powell presented the history of local veteran research and the planning and the building of the Halifax County War Memorial. Halifax's Memorial is beautifully designed - an appropriate place to remember our heroes.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Eanes, Geisinger, Hall, Powell.
Halifax Memorial
May 30th 2022, Monday (10:00 am) - Memorial Day Commemoration, Colonial Williamsburg
Event Level: National
Host/POC: Colonial Williamsburg & Williamsburg Chapter/John Lynch.
Location: In front of the Governor's Palace, Colonial Williamsburg.
Firing Event: Yes (Colonial Williamsburg Reenactors)
Event Color Guard Commander: Lynch.
Details: No parade this year. This will be a static event (speakers & podium). Additional details emailed to participants.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Adolphi, Brown, Dunaway, Hodges, Lynch, Morr, Thompson, Westenberger.
Event Level: National
Host/POC: Colonial Williamsburg & Williamsburg Chapter/John Lynch.
Location: In front of the Governor's Palace, Colonial Williamsburg.
Firing Event: Yes (Colonial Williamsburg Reenactors)
Event Color Guard Commander: Lynch.
Details: No parade this year. This will be a static event (speakers & podium). Additional details emailed to participants.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Adolphi, Brown, Dunaway, Hodges, Lynch, Morr, Thompson, Westenberger.
May 30 2022, Monday (11:00 am) - Memorial Day at National Cemetery, Winchester
Event Level: National
Host/POC: Col James Wood II Chapter, Virginia SAR/Dale Corey.
Location: National Cemetery, 305 US Avenue, Winchester, VA.
Firing Event: Yes
Event Color Guard Commander: Osborn.
Details: This is a commemorative ceremony to honor Memorial Day and all it stands for. It is co-hosted by the American Red Cross. Muster time for the Color Guard is 10:15. Colors will be presented, posted and retired. A wreath will be presented and a musket salute fired.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Carrigan, Cook, Cordes, Corey, Daniel, St Jacques, Osborn, Reynolds, Jim Robinson, Marc Robinson, Simmons, Tyler.
Event Level: National
Host/POC: Col James Wood II Chapter, Virginia SAR/Dale Corey.
Location: National Cemetery, 305 US Avenue, Winchester, VA.
Firing Event: Yes
Event Color Guard Commander: Osborn.
Details: This is a commemorative ceremony to honor Memorial Day and all it stands for. It is co-hosted by the American Red Cross. Muster time for the Color Guard is 10:15. Colors will be presented, posted and retired. A wreath will be presented and a musket salute fired.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Carrigan, Cook, Cordes, Corey, Daniel, St Jacques, Osborn, Reynolds, Jim Robinson, Marc Robinson, Simmons, Tyler.
May 30st 2022, Monday (2:00 pm) - National Memorial Day Parade, Washington DC
Event Level: National
Host/POC: George Washington Chapter, Virginia SAR/Richard Rankin at brandywinecreek@aol.com
Location: National Mall, Washington, DC.
Firing Event: No
Event Color Guard Commander: Melhuish.
Details: The National Memorial Day Parade is scheduled for 2 p.m. on Monday, May 30. Participants should plan on being on site by 12:45 p.m.
Heat Index: 95F
Parade length: 1.5 miles.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Adamy, Crain, Dooley, Elston, Melhuish, Morris, Sherman, Weyler, Whitney.
Event Level: National
Host/POC: George Washington Chapter, Virginia SAR/Richard Rankin at brandywinecreek@aol.com
Location: National Mall, Washington, DC.
Firing Event: No
Event Color Guard Commander: Melhuish.
Details: The National Memorial Day Parade is scheduled for 2 p.m. on Monday, May 30. Participants should plan on being on site by 12:45 p.m.
Heat Index: 95F
Parade length: 1.5 miles.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Adamy, Crain, Dooley, Elston, Melhuish, Morris, Sherman, Weyler, Whitney.
National Memorial Day Parade 2022
May 29th 2022, Sunday (2:00 pm) - Wreath Laying Patrick Henry Gravesite, Red Hill Plantation
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: Patrick Henry Chapter, Virginia SAR / Mark Day.
Location: Patrick Henry's Red Hill, 1250 Red Hill Road, Brookneal, VA 24528.
Firing Event: No
Event Color Guard Commander: Corey.
Details: This event will be attended by VASSAR President Meyer and past President Thomas. The event will be to honor the 286th birthday of Patrick Henry who was born on 29 May 1736. This is being arranged at the request of VASSAR President Myers and Past President Thomas. It is scheduled for Sunday afternoon to fit into the other scheduled events that weekend in South Carolina and Washington D.C. Inscribed on Patrick Henry's tomb: "His fame his best epitaph".
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Carrigan, Corey, Daniel, Day, Driscoll, Hall, Morris, Thomas.
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: Patrick Henry Chapter, Virginia SAR / Mark Day.
Location: Patrick Henry's Red Hill, 1250 Red Hill Road, Brookneal, VA 24528.
Firing Event: No
Event Color Guard Commander: Corey.
Details: This event will be attended by VASSAR President Meyer and past President Thomas. The event will be to honor the 286th birthday of Patrick Henry who was born on 29 May 1736. This is being arranged at the request of VASSAR President Myers and Past President Thomas. It is scheduled for Sunday afternoon to fit into the other scheduled events that weekend in South Carolina and Washington D.C. Inscribed on Patrick Henry's tomb: "His fame his best epitaph".
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Carrigan, Corey, Daniel, Day, Driscoll, Hall, Morris, Thomas.
May 28th, 2022, Saturday (10:30 am) – 242nd Commemoration of Buford’s Massacre
Event Level: National
Host/POC: General Francis Marion Chapter, South Carolina SAR/Greg Ohanesian.
Location: Buford's Massacre Site, Buford's Crossroad, SC.
Firing Event: Yes
Details: The Battle of Waxhaws (also known as Buford's massacre) took place during the American Revolutionary War on 29 May, 1780, near Lancaster, South Carolina, between a Continental Army force led by Abraham Buford and a mainly Loyalist force led by British officer Banastre Tarleton. Buford refused an initial demand to surrender, but when his men were attacked by Tarleton's cavalry, many threw down their arms to surrender. Buford apparently attempted to surrender. However, Tarleton, the British commanding officer was shot at during the truce, causing his horse to fall and trap him. Loyalists and British troops were outraged at the breaking of the truce in this manner and proceeded to fall on the rebels. While Tarleton was trapped under his dead horse, men continued killing the Continental soldiers, including men who were not resisting. Little quarter was given to the patriots/rebels. Of the 400 or so Continentals, 113 were killed with sabers, 150 so badly injured they could not be moved and 53 prisoners were taken by the British and Loyalists. "Tarleton's quarter", thereafter became a common expression for refusing to take prisoners. In some subsequent battles in the Carolinas, few of the defeated were taken alive by either side. This 'Battle of Waxhaws’ became the subject of an intensive propaganda campaign by the Continental Army to bolster recruitment and incite resentment against the British. Equally plausible accounts of the battle by soldiers from both sides describe Tarleton as having no part in ordering a massacre as he had been trapped under his horse, and when freed immediately ordered thorough medical treatment of American prisoners and wounded.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Geisinger, Hall, Lynch, Melhuish, Misenheimer, Schwetke.
Event Level: National
Host/POC: General Francis Marion Chapter, South Carolina SAR/Greg Ohanesian.
Location: Buford's Massacre Site, Buford's Crossroad, SC.
Firing Event: Yes
Details: The Battle of Waxhaws (also known as Buford's massacre) took place during the American Revolutionary War on 29 May, 1780, near Lancaster, South Carolina, between a Continental Army force led by Abraham Buford and a mainly Loyalist force led by British officer Banastre Tarleton. Buford refused an initial demand to surrender, but when his men were attacked by Tarleton's cavalry, many threw down their arms to surrender. Buford apparently attempted to surrender. However, Tarleton, the British commanding officer was shot at during the truce, causing his horse to fall and trap him. Loyalists and British troops were outraged at the breaking of the truce in this manner and proceeded to fall on the rebels. While Tarleton was trapped under his dead horse, men continued killing the Continental soldiers, including men who were not resisting. Little quarter was given to the patriots/rebels. Of the 400 or so Continentals, 113 were killed with sabers, 150 so badly injured they could not be moved and 53 prisoners were taken by the British and Loyalists. "Tarleton's quarter", thereafter became a common expression for refusing to take prisoners. In some subsequent battles in the Carolinas, few of the defeated were taken alive by either side. This 'Battle of Waxhaws’ became the subject of an intensive propaganda campaign by the Continental Army to bolster recruitment and incite resentment against the British. Equally plausible accounts of the battle by soldiers from both sides describe Tarleton as having no part in ordering a massacre as he had been trapped under his horse, and when freed immediately ordered thorough medical treatment of American prisoners and wounded.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Geisinger, Hall, Lynch, Melhuish, Misenheimer, Schwetke.
A replica of the flag of the 3rd Virginia Detachment carried by Colonel Abraham Buford.
May 24th, 2022, Tuesday (11:00 am) - NSDAR Plaque Dedication
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: Kecia Brown, Regent Ketoctin Chapter NSDAR.
Location: Morven Park, 17195 Southern Planter Road,Leesburg.
Firing Event: No.
Event Color Guard Commander:
Details: The Katoctin Chapter NSDAR will dedicate a marker for a Swamp oak propagate at Mt Vernon and planted at Morven Park. Leesburg Mayor Burks and VA State NSDAR Regent will attend. SAR role is presentation of colors, escort of VIP’s and retire colors. Guardsmen to muster no later than 10:15 am.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Bonner, Schwoerer, Sink, Corey, Osborn.
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: Kecia Brown, Regent Ketoctin Chapter NSDAR.
Location: Morven Park, 17195 Southern Planter Road,Leesburg.
Firing Event: No.
Event Color Guard Commander:
Details: The Katoctin Chapter NSDAR will dedicate a marker for a Swamp oak propagate at Mt Vernon and planted at Morven Park. Leesburg Mayor Burks and VA State NSDAR Regent will attend. SAR role is presentation of colors, escort of VIP’s and retire colors. Guardsmen to muster no later than 10:15 am.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Bonner, Schwoerer, Sink, Corey, Osborn.
May 21st, 2022, Saturday (4:40 pm) - Relay For Life
Event Level: Public Service
Host/POC: Colonel William Grayson Chapter Virginia SAR / Andrew Mills.
Location: Harris Pavilion, 9201 Center St., Manassas, VA.
Firing Event: No.
Event Color Guard Commander: Andrew Mills.
Details: The event is Relay For Life. This is a charity event for cancer research. Color Guard support has been requested.CWG will provide flags but is looking for additional Guardsmen to support.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: A.Mills, J.Mills.
Event Level: Public Service
Host/POC: Colonel William Grayson Chapter Virginia SAR / Andrew Mills.
Location: Harris Pavilion, 9201 Center St., Manassas, VA.
Firing Event: No.
Event Color Guard Commander: Andrew Mills.
Details: The event is Relay For Life. This is a charity event for cancer research. Color Guard support has been requested.CWG will provide flags but is looking for additional Guardsmen to support.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: A.Mills, J.Mills.
May 21st, Saturday, (11:00 am) – Joint Patriot Grave Marking & Plaque Dedication (Rev War and 1812)
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: Norfolk Chapter, Virginia SAR/Ken Hawkins.
Location: Cedar Grove Cemetery, 238 E Princess Anne Rd, Norfolk, VA.
Firing Event: No
Event Color Guard Commander: Thompson.
Details: This is a combined VASSAR/Society of the War of 1812 grave marking event. The ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. and will recognize the service of six Revolutionary War patriots and twenty War of 1812 patriots interred there. President Paul Walden,Virginia Society of the War of 1812 will present a wreath on behalf of the Society of the War of 1812. Overseeing the event is Dr. Kenneth Hawkins of the Norfolk Chapter Virginia SAR.
Note: While graves date back to 1806, Cedar Grove Cemetery was established as Norfolk’s first municipal cemetery in 1825 following the closure of St. Paul's churchyard and the enactment of an ordinance restricting the creation and/or use of private burial grounds within city limits. Cedar Grove one of three known sites containing mass burials of Yellow Fever victims. Yellow Fever struck Norfolk in 1795, 1802, 1821 and 1855. At the height of the 1821 and 1855 epidemics, nearly 100 Norfolk citizens died on a daily basis. The bodies were loaded onto a wagon and brought to Cedar Grove Cemetery to be buried in their family lot or a mass grave.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Dunaway, Lynch, Melhuish, Schwetke, Thompson.
Society War of 1812 Color Guard Attendees: Lyman.
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: Norfolk Chapter, Virginia SAR/Ken Hawkins.
Location: Cedar Grove Cemetery, 238 E Princess Anne Rd, Norfolk, VA.
Firing Event: No
Event Color Guard Commander: Thompson.
Details: This is a combined VASSAR/Society of the War of 1812 grave marking event. The ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. and will recognize the service of six Revolutionary War patriots and twenty War of 1812 patriots interred there. President Paul Walden,Virginia Society of the War of 1812 will present a wreath on behalf of the Society of the War of 1812. Overseeing the event is Dr. Kenneth Hawkins of the Norfolk Chapter Virginia SAR.
Note: While graves date back to 1806, Cedar Grove Cemetery was established as Norfolk’s first municipal cemetery in 1825 following the closure of St. Paul's churchyard and the enactment of an ordinance restricting the creation and/or use of private burial grounds within city limits. Cedar Grove one of three known sites containing mass burials of Yellow Fever victims. Yellow Fever struck Norfolk in 1795, 1802, 1821 and 1855. At the height of the 1821 and 1855 epidemics, nearly 100 Norfolk citizens died on a daily basis. The bodies were loaded onto a wagon and brought to Cedar Grove Cemetery to be buried in their family lot or a mass grave.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Dunaway, Lynch, Melhuish, Schwetke, Thompson.
Society War of 1812 Color Guard Attendees: Lyman.
May 21st, 2022, Saturday - Armed Forces Day Events
Event Level: National
Host/POC: Various
Location: Various
Details: First observed on 20 May 1950, the day was created on 31 August 1949, to honor Americans serving in the five U.S. military branches – the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force and U.S. Coast Guard – following the consolidation of the military services in the U.S. Department of Defense. It was intended to replace the separate Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard Days, but the separate days are still observed, especially within the respective services.
Event Level: National
Host/POC: Various
Location: Various
Details: First observed on 20 May 1950, the day was created on 31 August 1949, to honor Americans serving in the five U.S. military branches – the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force and U.S. Coast Guard – following the consolidation of the military services in the U.S. Department of Defense. It was intended to replace the separate Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard Days, but the separate days are still observed, especially within the respective services.
May 14th, 2022, Saturday (1:00 pm) – Commemoration of General Joseph Martin (formerly Raid at Martin’s Station)
Event Level: National
Host/POC: Col. James Waller Chapter/Martin’s Station Chapter./Jarred Marlowe.
Location: Historic Henry County Courthouse, 1 East Main St., Martinsville, VA.
Firing Event: No.
Event Color Guard Commander: Melhuish.
Details: Guardsmen muster at 12:15.
Indoor Colors and speaking event held inside the Courthouse. Wreaths presented outside the Courthouse..
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Bass, Coggins, Coker, Doss, Geisinger, Hall, Kelly, Melhuish, Morris, Reamey, Schwetke, Thomas, Vogler, Weyler.
Event Level: National
Host/POC: Col. James Waller Chapter/Martin’s Station Chapter./Jarred Marlowe.
Location: Historic Henry County Courthouse, 1 East Main St., Martinsville, VA.
Firing Event: No.
Event Color Guard Commander: Melhuish.
Details: Guardsmen muster at 12:15.
Indoor Colors and speaking event held inside the Courthouse. Wreaths presented outside the Courthouse..
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Bass, Coggins, Coker, Doss, Geisinger, Hall, Kelly, Melhuish, Morris, Reamey, Schwetke, Thomas, Vogler, Weyler.
VASSAR President Bruce Meyer at the General Martin Monument outside the historic Henry County Courthouse, Martinsville, VA
CANCELED. May 14th, 2022 - Raid at Martin's Station
Event Level: National
Location: Wilderness Road State Park, Ewing, VA.
Details: SAR participation in this event was canceled. The venue shifted to Martinsville, VA (Saturday, May 14).
Event Level: National
Location: Wilderness Road State Park, Ewing, VA.
Details: SAR participation in this event was canceled. The venue shifted to Martinsville, VA (Saturday, May 14).
April 30th, 2022, Saturday (2:00 pm) - Patriot Grave Marking - John Ford
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: Culpeper Minutemen Chapter/Tom Hamill.
Location: 161 Waylands Mill Rd., Culpeper, VA 22701.
The cemetery is in a field about a 1/4 mile from where RT631 meets RT618, Fordville, VA. (GPS coordinates of the cemetery are: 38.403220, -78.115316). The GPS coordinates for the entrance are 38.402823, -78.118349.
From Tom Hamill: "I highly recommend using GPS to get you 99% of the way to the grave site. The owner's address is 161 Waylands Mill Road, Culpeper, VA (Yes - Culpeper even though it is in Madison County). If you are coming from US29, the turn-off for the field is just over 3 miles down VA RT631. If you are coming up from the south via RT618, you will need to make a left turn up RT631 instead of a right turn towards Wayland Mills. I plan on having a Betsy Ross Flag at the entrance to the access road on RT631 - so look for that flag as you get close to the site."
Firing Event: Yes
Event Color Guard Commander: Osborn.
Details: If planning to attend/present a wreath please contact Tom Hamill. Please note that the time for this event has been changed to 2 pm.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Carrigan, Corey, Dennis, Hamill, Jameson, Osborn, Schwetke, Weyler.
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: Culpeper Minutemen Chapter/Tom Hamill.
Location: 161 Waylands Mill Rd., Culpeper, VA 22701.
The cemetery is in a field about a 1/4 mile from where RT631 meets RT618, Fordville, VA. (GPS coordinates of the cemetery are: 38.403220, -78.115316). The GPS coordinates for the entrance are 38.402823, -78.118349.
From Tom Hamill: "I highly recommend using GPS to get you 99% of the way to the grave site. The owner's address is 161 Waylands Mill Road, Culpeper, VA (Yes - Culpeper even though it is in Madison County). If you are coming from US29, the turn-off for the field is just over 3 miles down VA RT631. If you are coming up from the south via RT618, you will need to make a left turn up RT631 instead of a right turn towards Wayland Mills. I plan on having a Betsy Ross Flag at the entrance to the access road on RT631 - so look for that flag as you get close to the site."
Firing Event: Yes
Event Color Guard Commander: Osborn.
Details: If planning to attend/present a wreath please contact Tom Hamill. Please note that the time for this event has been changed to 2 pm.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Carrigan, Corey, Dennis, Hamill, Jameson, Osborn, Schwetke, Weyler.
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April 30th, 2022, Saturday (11:00 am) – Patriot Grave Rededication: Francis Summers
Event Level: Chapter
Hosts: Co-hosted by the Fairfax Resolves Chapter, VASSAR and the Henry Clay Chapter NSDAR.
VASSAR POC: David Huxsoll.
Location: Summer's Cemetery 6250 Lincolnia Road (RT 613), Alexandria, Virginia, 22312.
Firing Event: Yes
Event Color Guard Commander: Schmidt.
Details: The Henry Clay and Thomas Lee chapters of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution cordially invite you to attend an important historical event on April 30th at 11 a.m. in Alexandria, Virginia. On that date, we will hold a ceremony to rededicate a grave site plaque and headstone for Revolutionary War Patriot Francis Summers. Francis was a Revolutionary War soldier. He served in the Fairfax County, Virginia militia and is listed as one of three Sergeants in his Company. We will also install a sign to mark the location as the Summers Family Cemetery. The hosts are proud to partner with the Sons of the American Revolution, the Fairfax County Cemetery Preservation Association, and the Fairfax County Park Authority for this event.
Parking is available in a lot diagonally across from the cemetery, and along Deming Avenue and Barnum Lane.
Light refreshments will be served immediately following the ceremony.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Schmidt.
Event Level: Chapter
Hosts: Co-hosted by the Fairfax Resolves Chapter, VASSAR and the Henry Clay Chapter NSDAR.
VASSAR POC: David Huxsoll.
Location: Summer's Cemetery 6250 Lincolnia Road (RT 613), Alexandria, Virginia, 22312.
Firing Event: Yes
Event Color Guard Commander: Schmidt.
Details: The Henry Clay and Thomas Lee chapters of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution cordially invite you to attend an important historical event on April 30th at 11 a.m. in Alexandria, Virginia. On that date, we will hold a ceremony to rededicate a grave site plaque and headstone for Revolutionary War Patriot Francis Summers. Francis was a Revolutionary War soldier. He served in the Fairfax County, Virginia militia and is listed as one of three Sergeants in his Company. We will also install a sign to mark the location as the Summers Family Cemetery. The hosts are proud to partner with the Sons of the American Revolution, the Fairfax County Cemetery Preservation Association, and the Fairfax County Park Authority for this event.
Parking is available in a lot diagonally across from the cemetery, and along Deming Avenue and Barnum Lane.
Light refreshments will be served immediately following the ceremony.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Schmidt.
April 28th, 2022, Thursday (11:00 am) - President James Monroe's 264th Birthday (Cemetery)
Event Level: Historic
Host/POC: (non-SAR) James Monroe Memorial Foundation/Peter Broadbent.
VASSAR Guard POC: Melhuish.
Event Guard Coordinator: Schwetke.
Location: Monroe's tomb, Hollywood Cemetery, 512 South Cherry St., Richmond, VA..
Firing Event: No
Details: Wreath Laying ceremony at James Monroe's tomb in Hollywood Cemetery . US Army will most likely provide the Color Guard (TBC). See attachment for more information and following website: https://monroefoundation.org/
Draft program is attached.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Corey, Lynch, Russell, Schwetke, Westenberger, Weyler.
Event Level: Historic
Host/POC: (non-SAR) James Monroe Memorial Foundation/Peter Broadbent.
VASSAR Guard POC: Melhuish.
Event Guard Coordinator: Schwetke.
Location: Monroe's tomb, Hollywood Cemetery, 512 South Cherry St., Richmond, VA..
Firing Event: No
Details: Wreath Laying ceremony at James Monroe's tomb in Hollywood Cemetery . US Army will most likely provide the Color Guard (TBC). See attachment for more information and following website: https://monroefoundation.org/
Draft program is attached.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Corey, Lynch, Russell, Schwetke, Westenberger, Weyler.
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US Army Color Guard advances the Colors at President Monroe's tomb
April 24th, 2022, Sunday (3:00 pm) – Patriots’ Day Virtual Commemoration (Zoom)
Event Level: National
Host/POC: Fairfax Resolves Chapter, Virginia SAR/Wm Forrest Crain.
Location: Virtual. Note: a small contingent of pre-selected Guardsmen will be at the Lexington Minutemen Memorial Arlington National Cemetery Sec 1-297-34 as part of the ceremony.
Firing Event: No
Event Color Guard Commander: Crain.
Details: Memorializing the eight men of the Lexington Militia killed in action on 19 April 1775. This will be a virtual event. If you intend to present a wreath please register no later than April 21 using the following link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc7EfbBAhdg9meu7ocP59IV8p0y--RPBGcCsaiKfe4xMqCpwA/viewform?usp=sf_link
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: TBC.
Event Level: National
Host/POC: Fairfax Resolves Chapter, Virginia SAR/Wm Forrest Crain.
Location: Virtual. Note: a small contingent of pre-selected Guardsmen will be at the Lexington Minutemen Memorial Arlington National Cemetery Sec 1-297-34 as part of the ceremony.
Firing Event: No
Event Color Guard Commander: Crain.
Details: Memorializing the eight men of the Lexington Militia killed in action on 19 April 1775. This will be a virtual event. If you intend to present a wreath please register no later than April 21 using the following link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc7EfbBAhdg9meu7ocP59IV8p0y--RPBGcCsaiKfe4xMqCpwA/viewform?usp=sf_link
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: TBC.
Memorial to the Lexington Militia at Arlington National Cemetery
April 23rd, 2022, Saturday (10:30 am) - President James Monroe's 264th Birthday (Birthplace House)
Event Level: Historic
Host/POC: (non-SAR) James Monroe Memorial Foundation/Peter Broadbent.
VASSAR POC: Melhuish.
Location: Monroe's Birthplace House, 4460, James Monroe Highway, Colonial Beach, VA.
Firing Event: No
Event Color Guard Commander: Melhuish.
Details: Wreath Laying ceremony in front of Monroe's Birthplace House. See attachment for more information and following website: https://monroefoundation.org/
Draft program is attached.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Hamill, Hodges, Lynch, Melhuish, Morris, Russell, Schwetke, Thompson, Westenberger.
Event Level: Historic
Host/POC: (non-SAR) James Monroe Memorial Foundation/Peter Broadbent.
VASSAR POC: Melhuish.
Location: Monroe's Birthplace House, 4460, James Monroe Highway, Colonial Beach, VA.
Firing Event: No
Event Color Guard Commander: Melhuish.
Details: Wreath Laying ceremony in front of Monroe's Birthplace House. See attachment for more information and following website: https://monroefoundation.org/
Draft program is attached.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Hamill, Hodges, Lynch, Melhuish, Morris, Russell, Schwetke, Thompson, Westenberger.
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VASSAR President Bruce Meyer addressing the audience. The replica of Monroe's farmhouse in the background.
April 23rd, 2022, Saturday (1:00 pm) - Sgt Major John Champe Commemoration
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: Sgt. Major John Champe Chapter/Barry Schwoerer.
Location: 23319 Champe Ford Road, Middleburg, VA 20117.
Firing Event: Yes
Event Color Guard Commander: Schwoerer.
Details: The Sergeant Major John Champe Chapter, Virginia SAR was recently rechartered on the 12th of February this year. Sgt Maj Champe hails from Aldie in Loudoun County, and is a hero of the American Revolution.
Born about 1752, Champe enlisted in the Virginia Cavalry from Loudoun County in 1776 and was made a Sergeant Major in [Lighthorse Harry] Lee's Legion. He is most famous for his faked desertion from the Continental Army when he was tasked by General George Washington to capture the traitor Benedict Arnold. The plan almost succeeded but was thwarted when Arnold directed his troops to Virginia to attack Continental forces. Not wanting to engage his fellow Virginians, he returned to the Continental Line.
This event takes place at the Champe homesite in Aldie. We will gather at a monument and obelisk constructed on the property by the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) in 1939. The material used in the construction of the monument and nearby bridge, crossing Champe Ford, was reportedly from the original Champe home.
Although Champe's actual birthday is unknown, we will use this opportunity to commemorate his heroism and military contributions to our Nation's founding. We will also recognize Patriots Day, commemorating the 247th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord.
Article about this event at:www.virginiasar.org/latest-news/sgt-maj-john-champe-chapter-commemorates-their-namesake-revolutionary-war-hero-sgt-maj-john-champe
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Carrigan, Christensen, Corey, D. Hall, Johnson, Osborn, B. Schwoerer, J. Schwoerer, and Weyler.
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: Sgt. Major John Champe Chapter/Barry Schwoerer.
Location: 23319 Champe Ford Road, Middleburg, VA 20117.
Firing Event: Yes
Event Color Guard Commander: Schwoerer.
Details: The Sergeant Major John Champe Chapter, Virginia SAR was recently rechartered on the 12th of February this year. Sgt Maj Champe hails from Aldie in Loudoun County, and is a hero of the American Revolution.
Born about 1752, Champe enlisted in the Virginia Cavalry from Loudoun County in 1776 and was made a Sergeant Major in [Lighthorse Harry] Lee's Legion. He is most famous for his faked desertion from the Continental Army when he was tasked by General George Washington to capture the traitor Benedict Arnold. The plan almost succeeded but was thwarted when Arnold directed his troops to Virginia to attack Continental forces. Not wanting to engage his fellow Virginians, he returned to the Continental Line.
This event takes place at the Champe homesite in Aldie. We will gather at a monument and obelisk constructed on the property by the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) in 1939. The material used in the construction of the monument and nearby bridge, crossing Champe Ford, was reportedly from the original Champe home.
Although Champe's actual birthday is unknown, we will use this opportunity to commemorate his heroism and military contributions to our Nation's founding. We will also recognize Patriots Day, commemorating the 247th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord.
Article about this event at:www.virginiasar.org/latest-news/sgt-maj-john-champe-chapter-commemorates-their-namesake-revolutionary-war-hero-sgt-maj-john-champe
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Carrigan, Christensen, Corey, D. Hall, Johnson, Osborn, B. Schwoerer, J. Schwoerer, and Weyler.
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April 13th, 2022, Wednesday (11:00 am) - 279th Birthday of President Jefferson (Wreath Laying)
Event Level: State equivalent (District of Columbia)
Host/POC: District of Columbia SAR / Joel Hinzman.
Location: The Jefferson Memorial, Washington, DC.
Firing event: No
Details: The 279th anniversary of the birth of Thomas Jefferson will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 13, 2022. As in all but two of the seventy-nine years since the dedication of the Jefferson Memorial in 1943, the District of Columbia Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, in cooperation with the National Park Service and the Military District of Washington, will sponsor a commemorative ceremony at 11:00 AM that day at the Jefferson Memorial, on the Tidal Basin in Washington. The program will include music by one of the service bands, a Joint Armed Services Color Guard, and the placing of wreaths by numerous officials and groups.
Parking is limited, so leave yourself plenty of time. METRO (Smithsonian station) may be the best option. If you drive, plan to use Lots A, B, or C, located on Ohio Drive between and flanking the spans of the 14th Street Bridges. The lots are up to a half-mile walk from the north steps of the Memorial facing the Tidal Basin, where the ceremony will take place.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Corey, Schwetke.
Event Level: State equivalent (District of Columbia)
Host/POC: District of Columbia SAR / Joel Hinzman.
Location: The Jefferson Memorial, Washington, DC.
Firing event: No
Details: The 279th anniversary of the birth of Thomas Jefferson will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 13, 2022. As in all but two of the seventy-nine years since the dedication of the Jefferson Memorial in 1943, the District of Columbia Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, in cooperation with the National Park Service and the Military District of Washington, will sponsor a commemorative ceremony at 11:00 AM that day at the Jefferson Memorial, on the Tidal Basin in Washington. The program will include music by one of the service bands, a Joint Armed Services Color Guard, and the placing of wreaths by numerous officials and groups.
Parking is limited, so leave yourself plenty of time. METRO (Smithsonian station) may be the best option. If you drive, plan to use Lots A, B, or C, located on Ohio Drive between and flanking the spans of the 14th Street Bridges. The lots are up to a half-mile walk from the north steps of the Memorial facing the Tidal Basin, where the ceremony will take place.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Corey, Schwetke.
April 12th, 2022, Tuesday (10:00 am) - 246th Commemoration of the Signing of the Halifax Resolves
Event Level: National
Host/POC: Halifax Resolves Chapter, North Carolina SAR.
Location: Halifax, NC
Firing Event: No
Details: The Halifax Resolves was a name later given to the resolution adopted by North Carolina on 12 April 1776. The adoption of the resolution was the first official action in the American Colonies calling for independence from Great Britain during the American Revolution. The Halifax Resolves helped pave the way for the presentation to Congress of the United States Declaration of Independence less than three months later.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Geisinger, Hall, Schwetke.
Event Level: National
Host/POC: Halifax Resolves Chapter, North Carolina SAR.
Location: Halifax, NC
Firing Event: No
Details: The Halifax Resolves was a name later given to the resolution adopted by North Carolina on 12 April 1776. The adoption of the resolution was the first official action in the American Colonies calling for independence from Great Britain during the American Revolution. The Halifax Resolves helped pave the way for the presentation to Congress of the United States Declaration of Independence less than three months later.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Geisinger, Hall, Schwetke.
April 10th, 2022, Sunday (3:00 pm) – Multiple Patriot Grave Marking
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: Fairfax Resolves Chapter, Virginia SAR/Wm Forrest Crain.
Location: New Jerusalem Lutheran Church, 12942 Lutheran Church Road, Lovettsville, VA 20180.
Firing Event: Yes
Event Color Guard Commander: Osborn.
Event Honor Guard Commander: Bonner.
Details: This event honors five Revolutionary War Patriots buried here. Participants will have the opportunity to earn five (5) more grave markings towards the Grave Marking medal.
Notes: Guardsmen muster with Osborn NLT 2:15 pm. Safety checks will then be conducted on all firelocks and cartridge boxes. Guardsmen arriving late who have not had their firelocks cleared by a Safety Inspector will NOT be permitted to fire. For the firing detail, Schmidt will act as assistant Safety Officer.
The Color Guard will comprise of Osborn, a drummer, two musket men (one from MD CG), National Colors, MD and VA State Flags.. The Honor Guard will be led by Bonner and will comprise at least two musket men and all the remaining flags, to include SAR flag, 250th Anniversary flag and MD & VA Chapter flags.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Bonner, Carrigan, Christensen, Cook, Cordes, Corey, Crain, Duncan, Hall, Kelly, McKinley, Morris, Osborn, Poe, Reynolds, Schmidt, Schwetke, B. Schwoerer, Weyler.
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: Fairfax Resolves Chapter, Virginia SAR/Wm Forrest Crain.
Location: New Jerusalem Lutheran Church, 12942 Lutheran Church Road, Lovettsville, VA 20180.
Firing Event: Yes
Event Color Guard Commander: Osborn.
Event Honor Guard Commander: Bonner.
Details: This event honors five Revolutionary War Patriots buried here. Participants will have the opportunity to earn five (5) more grave markings towards the Grave Marking medal.
Notes: Guardsmen muster with Osborn NLT 2:15 pm. Safety checks will then be conducted on all firelocks and cartridge boxes. Guardsmen arriving late who have not had their firelocks cleared by a Safety Inspector will NOT be permitted to fire. For the firing detail, Schmidt will act as assistant Safety Officer.
The Color Guard will comprise of Osborn, a drummer, two musket men (one from MD CG), National Colors, MD and VA State Flags.. The Honor Guard will be led by Bonner and will comprise at least two musket men and all the remaining flags, to include SAR flag, 250th Anniversary flag and MD & VA Chapter flags.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Bonner, Carrigan, Christensen, Cook, Cordes, Corey, Crain, Duncan, Hall, Kelly, McKinley, Morris, Osborn, Poe, Reynolds, Schmidt, Schwetke, B. Schwoerer, Weyler.
April 9th Saturday (11:00 am) – Annual Multi-Chapter Meeting
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: Culpeper Minutemen Chapter, Virginia SAR/Charles Jameson.
Location: Graves' Mountain Farm and Lodges, Rt. 670, Syria, VA 22743.
Firing Event: No
Details: Social time with cash bar begins at 11:00 am, and the meeting starts at 11:30 am. We will then break for lunch 'family style' at about 12:00. Please see attached for more information, and to register for this event.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Bonner, Corey, Crain, Daniel, Hamilton, Hartman, B. Schwetke, B. Schwoerer, and Weyler.
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: Culpeper Minutemen Chapter, Virginia SAR/Charles Jameson.
Location: Graves' Mountain Farm and Lodges, Rt. 670, Syria, VA 22743.
Firing Event: No
Details: Social time with cash bar begins at 11:00 am, and the meeting starts at 11:30 am. We will then break for lunch 'family style' at about 12:00. Please see attached for more information, and to register for this event.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Bonner, Corey, Crain, Daniel, Hamilton, Hartman, B. Schwetke, B. Schwoerer, and Weyler.
April 2nd 2022, Saturday (1:00 pm) – Patriot Grave Marking - John Holker
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: Col James Wood II Chapter, Virginia SAR/Dale Corey.
Location: Old Chapel Cemetery, 3605 Bishop Meade Road, Boyce, VA 22646 (Intersection of US Route 340 & Virginia Route 255) Clarke County.
Firing Event: Yes
Event Color Guard Commander: Osborn.
Details: John (Jean) Holker (1745-1822), born in Manchester, was the son of Chevalier Jean Holker, an English Jacobite who fled to Rouen, France, in 1745 and became prominent in French textile manufacturing. The younger Holker returned to England between 1769 and 1772 to study the Hargreave and Arkwright manufacturing processes. In 1777, father and son were involved in helping the American commissioners in Paris obtain military clothing and other supplies. In 1778, with Benjamin Franklin's support, John Holker and Conrad Alexandre Gérard came to America as the first French ministers to the United States. Holker was the agent for the French navy in American ports and consul of France, and took up permanent residence in Philadelphia. During the war, he supplied arms and provisions to the French fleet, with Robert Morris acting as Holker's American agent in Philadelphia and William Smith as his agent in Baltimore.By 1780, Holker had become consul general for Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, and New York. While acting in this official capacity, he was engaged in extensive private business speculations with Robert Morris, William Turnbull, and Peter Marmie. Complaints from local authorities on his financial activities led the French government to demand that he either observe the prohibition against public officials engaging in trade or resign. Holker resigned in 1781, preferring to continue his various business ventures that included supplying clothes to Continental troops during the war, and later investing in western land speculation, Pittsburgh ironworks, distilleries, saw mills, and salt works. He and his partners William Turnbull and Peter Marmie formed the Alliance Iron Works, which was important to the early development of Pittsburgh as an urban center. The death of his father and the turmoil of the French Revolution diminished his assets and left him with fewer business ties in France. Following the war, Holker settled in Springsbury, Virginia, where he remained until his death in 1822, with the exception of a brief sojourn in France from 1800 to 1804.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Bonner, Carrigan, Christensen, Cook, Cordes, Corey, Daniel, Duncan, Ford, Hall, Kelly, Osborn, Phillips, Poe, Reynolds, E.Moore, P.Moore, Morris, M.Robinson, Schwetke, B.Schwoerer, J.Schwoerer, St. Jacques, Tyler
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: Col James Wood II Chapter, Virginia SAR/Dale Corey.
Location: Old Chapel Cemetery, 3605 Bishop Meade Road, Boyce, VA 22646 (Intersection of US Route 340 & Virginia Route 255) Clarke County.
Firing Event: Yes
Event Color Guard Commander: Osborn.
Details: John (Jean) Holker (1745-1822), born in Manchester, was the son of Chevalier Jean Holker, an English Jacobite who fled to Rouen, France, in 1745 and became prominent in French textile manufacturing. The younger Holker returned to England between 1769 and 1772 to study the Hargreave and Arkwright manufacturing processes. In 1777, father and son were involved in helping the American commissioners in Paris obtain military clothing and other supplies. In 1778, with Benjamin Franklin's support, John Holker and Conrad Alexandre Gérard came to America as the first French ministers to the United States. Holker was the agent for the French navy in American ports and consul of France, and took up permanent residence in Philadelphia. During the war, he supplied arms and provisions to the French fleet, with Robert Morris acting as Holker's American agent in Philadelphia and William Smith as his agent in Baltimore.By 1780, Holker had become consul general for Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, and New York. While acting in this official capacity, he was engaged in extensive private business speculations with Robert Morris, William Turnbull, and Peter Marmie. Complaints from local authorities on his financial activities led the French government to demand that he either observe the prohibition against public officials engaging in trade or resign. Holker resigned in 1781, preferring to continue his various business ventures that included supplying clothes to Continental troops during the war, and later investing in western land speculation, Pittsburgh ironworks, distilleries, saw mills, and salt works. He and his partners William Turnbull and Peter Marmie formed the Alliance Iron Works, which was important to the early development of Pittsburgh as an urban center. The death of his father and the turmoil of the French Revolution diminished his assets and left him with fewer business ties in France. Following the war, Holker settled in Springsbury, Virginia, where he remained until his death in 1822, with the exception of a brief sojourn in France from 1800 to 1804.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Bonner, Carrigan, Christensen, Cook, Cordes, Corey, Daniel, Duncan, Ford, Hall, Kelly, Osborn, Phillips, Poe, Reynolds, E.Moore, P.Moore, Morris, M.Robinson, Schwetke, B.Schwoerer, J.Schwoerer, St. Jacques, Tyler
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March 20th, 2022, Sunday (3:00 pm) – Plaque Dedication - Col. Charles Broadwater
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: Fairfax Resolves Chapter, Virginia SAR/Wm Forrest Crain.
Location: Broadwater Cemetery, 900 Frederick Street, SW, Vienna, VA.
Firing Event: Yes
Details: In addition to serving in the Revolutionary War, Col. Broadwater was a signer of the Chapter's namesake, Fairfax Resolves. The plaques dedication honors his role in this event.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Abbott, Bonner, Carrigan, Christensen, Cook, Corey, Crain, Daniel, Duncan, Jameson, McKinley, Osborn, Phillips, Reynolds, Robinson, Schmidt, B.Schwetke, Schwoerer, Weyler.
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: Fairfax Resolves Chapter, Virginia SAR/Wm Forrest Crain.
Location: Broadwater Cemetery, 900 Frederick Street, SW, Vienna, VA.
Firing Event: Yes
Details: In addition to serving in the Revolutionary War, Col. Broadwater was a signer of the Chapter's namesake, Fairfax Resolves. The plaques dedication honors his role in this event.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Abbott, Bonner, Carrigan, Christensen, Cook, Corey, Crain, Daniel, Duncan, Jameson, McKinley, Osborn, Phillips, Reynolds, Robinson, Schmidt, B.Schwetke, Schwoerer, Weyler.
Mar 19th, 2022, Saturday (11 am) Multi-Grave Marking Ceremony
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: Colonel James Wood II Chapter / Dale Corey.
Location: Trinity Lutheran Church, 810 Fairfax St., Stephens City, VA.
Firing Event: Yes
Details: This is a multi-grave marking ceremony. There will be wreath presentations and chapter flags are encouraged. We will have color guard, honor guard and sentinels.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Abbott, Bonner, Carrigan, Christensen, Cook, Cordes, Corey, Daniel, Duncan, Dunaway, Ford, Hartman, Lynch, Melhuish, E.Moore, Morris, Osborn, Parmerter, Petrie, Poe, Phillips, Reynolds, E. Robinson, M. Robinson, B. Schwoerer, St. Jacques. Weyler.
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: Colonel James Wood II Chapter / Dale Corey.
Location: Trinity Lutheran Church, 810 Fairfax St., Stephens City, VA.
Firing Event: Yes
Details: This is a multi-grave marking ceremony. There will be wreath presentations and chapter flags are encouraged. We will have color guard, honor guard and sentinels.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Abbott, Bonner, Carrigan, Christensen, Cook, Cordes, Corey, Daniel, Duncan, Dunaway, Ford, Hartman, Lynch, Melhuish, E.Moore, Morris, Osborn, Parmerter, Petrie, Poe, Phillips, Reynolds, E. Robinson, M. Robinson, B. Schwoerer, St. Jacques. Weyler.
Mar 19th, 2022, Saturday (8:30 am) – Color Guard Workshop
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: Colonel James Wood II Chapter / Dale Corey.
Location: Wayside Inn, 7783 Main St., Middletown, VA.
Firing Event: Yes
Details: Subjects include safety, musket certification, escort drill, basic commands, and color guard etiquette. Great time to ensure you are qualified to fire at a sanctioned event. Come in period attire.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Abbott, Bonner, Carrigan, Christensen, Cook, Cordes, Corey, Daniel, Dunaway, Duncan, Ford, Lynch, Melhuish, E.Moore, Osborn, Parmerter, Parish, Petrie, Poe, Phillips, Reynolds, M.Robinson, B.Schwoerer, St. Jacques.
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: Colonel James Wood II Chapter / Dale Corey.
Location: Wayside Inn, 7783 Main St., Middletown, VA.
Firing Event: Yes
Details: Subjects include safety, musket certification, escort drill, basic commands, and color guard etiquette. Great time to ensure you are qualified to fire at a sanctioned event. Come in period attire.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Abbott, Bonner, Carrigan, Christensen, Cook, Cordes, Corey, Daniel, Dunaway, Duncan, Ford, Lynch, Melhuish, E.Moore, Osborn, Parmerter, Parish, Petrie, Poe, Phillips, Reynolds, M.Robinson, B.Schwoerer, St. Jacques.
CANCELED - March 12th, 2022, Saturday (Time TBD) – 240th Commemoration of the Battle of Guilford Courthouse
Event Level: National
Host/POC: North Carolina SAR.
Location: Guilford Courthouse National Military Park, 2332 New Garden Rd, Greensboro, NC 27410
Firing Event: Yes (safety governed by the National Park Service)
Details: The Battle of Guilford Courthouse in North Carolina, on March 15, 1781, proved pivotal to the American victory in the American Revolutionary War (1775-83). Although British troops under Lieutenant General Charles Cornwallis (1738-1805) scored a tactical victory at Guilford Courthouse over American forces under Major General Nathanael Greene (1742-86), the British suffered significant troop losses during the battle. Afterward, Cornwallis abandoned his campaign for the Carolinas and instead took his army into Virginia, where in October of that year he surrendered to General George Washington (1732-99) following the Battle of Yorktown, the last major land battle of the war.
Event Level: National
Host/POC: North Carolina SAR.
Location: Guilford Courthouse National Military Park, 2332 New Garden Rd, Greensboro, NC 27410
Firing Event: Yes (safety governed by the National Park Service)
Details: The Battle of Guilford Courthouse in North Carolina, on March 15, 1781, proved pivotal to the American victory in the American Revolutionary War (1775-83). Although British troops under Lieutenant General Charles Cornwallis (1738-1805) scored a tactical victory at Guilford Courthouse over American forces under Major General Nathanael Greene (1742-86), the British suffered significant troop losses during the battle. Afterward, Cornwallis abandoned his campaign for the Carolinas and instead took his army into Virginia, where in October of that year he surrendered to General George Washington (1732-99) following the Battle of Yorktown, the last major land battle of the war.
February 26th, 2022, Saturday (10:00 am) – 246th Commemoration of the Battle of Moore’s Creek Bridge
Event Level: National
Host/POC: Lower Cape Fear Chapter NCSSAR and Stamp Defiance Chapter NCDAR, with Moore's Creek National Battlefield. Register for wreath presentations and Color Guard participation before 12 February 2022. If you prefer to mail a registration, Download the Color Guard & Wreath Presentation RSVP.
Location: Moore's Creek Battleground, 40 Patriots Hall Drive, Currie, NC 28435.
Firing Event: TBD
Details: In the Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge in North Carolina on 27 February 1776, during the Revolutionary War (1775-83), American forces defeated the British. The victory ended British authority in North Carolina and provided an important boost to Patriot morale. Within two months of the American victory, on 12 April 1776, North Carolina became the first colony to vote in favor of independence from Britain.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Hall.
Event Level: National
Host/POC: Lower Cape Fear Chapter NCSSAR and Stamp Defiance Chapter NCDAR, with Moore's Creek National Battlefield. Register for wreath presentations and Color Guard participation before 12 February 2022. If you prefer to mail a registration, Download the Color Guard & Wreath Presentation RSVP.
Location: Moore's Creek Battleground, 40 Patriots Hall Drive, Currie, NC 28435.
Firing Event: TBD
Details: In the Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge in North Carolina on 27 February 1776, during the Revolutionary War (1775-83), American forces defeated the British. The victory ended British authority in North Carolina and provided an important boost to Patriot morale. Within two months of the American victory, on 12 April 1776, North Carolina became the first colony to vote in favor of independence from Britain.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Hall.
| moores_creek_bridge_flyer.pdf |
CANCELED. February 26th, 2022, Saturday – 256th Commemoration of the 1766 Leedstown Resolutions
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: James Monroe Chapter, Virginia SAR
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: James Monroe Chapter, Virginia SAR
February 22nd, 2022, Tuesday (9:00 am) – Wreath Laying at the Tomb of Gen'l George Washington
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: George Washington Chapter, Virginia SAR/Paul Walden.
Location: George Washington's Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, VA 22121.
Firing Event: No
Details: Commemorates in honor of His Excellency's 290th birthday.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Bonner, Cook, Crain, Morris.
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: George Washington Chapter, Virginia SAR/Paul Walden.
Location: George Washington's Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, VA 22121.
Firing Event: No
Details: Commemorates in honor of His Excellency's 290th birthday.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Bonner, Cook, Crain, Morris.
February 22nd, 2022, Tuesday (12:00 pm) – George Washington's Birthday
Event Level: National
Host/POC: Col James Wood II Chapter, Virginia SAR/Dale Corey.
Location: Washington's Headquarters, Winchester, VA.
Firing Event: No
Details: The Col James Wood II Chapter is placing a wreath honoring Gen'l Washington on the occasion of his birthday.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Carrigan, Corey, Daniel, Osborn, Parmerter.
Event Level: National
Host/POC: Col James Wood II Chapter, Virginia SAR/Dale Corey.
Location: Washington's Headquarters, Winchester, VA.
Firing Event: No
Details: The Col James Wood II Chapter is placing a wreath honoring Gen'l Washington on the occasion of his birthday.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Carrigan, Corey, Daniel, Osborn, Parmerter.
February 22nd, 2022, Tuesday (4:00 pm) – George Washington's Birthday and Reading of his Farewell Address
Event Level: National
Host/POC: Culpeper Minutemen Chapter, Virginia SAR/Charles Jameson.
Firing Event: TBD
Location: Culpeper Masonic Cemetery, 1012 N Main Street, Culpeper, VA 22701.
Details: This observance is conducted near the graves of Gen'l Edward Stevens and Col John Jameson. Latest update: "Looking at the weather forecast, we've had some discussions here at the CMM. We still plan on holding our George Washington Birthday Celebration on Tuesday Afternoon at 4pm. We will be holding it at the Pavilion near the CMM/Charters of Freedom Monuments at Yowell Meadow Park in Culpeper.. I'm pretty sure that is Pavilion A. Enter the park via the Gardner Street entrance. It is supposed to rain starting in the morning and rain through the evening. The Pavilion is covered and as long as it's not windy, should be a good place to hold the event."
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Corey.
Event Level: National
Host/POC: Culpeper Minutemen Chapter, Virginia SAR/Charles Jameson.
Firing Event: TBD
Location: Culpeper Masonic Cemetery, 1012 N Main Street, Culpeper, VA 22701.
Details: This observance is conducted near the graves of Gen'l Edward Stevens and Col John Jameson. Latest update: "Looking at the weather forecast, we've had some discussions here at the CMM. We still plan on holding our George Washington Birthday Celebration on Tuesday Afternoon at 4pm. We will be holding it at the Pavilion near the CMM/Charters of Freedom Monuments at Yowell Meadow Park in Culpeper.. I'm pretty sure that is Pavilion A. Enter the park via the Gardner Street entrance. It is supposed to rain starting in the morning and rain through the evening. The Pavilion is covered and as long as it's not windy, should be a good place to hold the event."
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Corey.
February 21st, 2022, Monday (~ 1:00pm) – George Washington Birthday Parade
Event Level: National
Host/POC: George Washington Chapter, Virginia SAR/Paul Walden.
Location: Old Town Alexandria - We have been assigned to "Division 3" on Pitt Street and Wilkes Street, which is about 3 blocks from the OPMH wreath laying ceremony. You may recall, we muster in the same area for the 2020 GW Parade.
Firing Event: No
Details: The nation’s largest George Washington Birthday parade marches a one-mile route through the streets of his chosen hometown.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Carrigan, Christensen, Cook, Corey, Crain, Daniel, Duncan, Huxsoll, A.Mills, J.Mills, Morris, Osborn, Phillips, Schwetke, Schwoerer, Weyler.
Event Level: National
Host/POC: George Washington Chapter, Virginia SAR/Paul Walden.
Location: Old Town Alexandria - We have been assigned to "Division 3" on Pitt Street and Wilkes Street, which is about 3 blocks from the OPMH wreath laying ceremony. You may recall, we muster in the same area for the 2020 GW Parade.
Firing Event: No
Details: The nation’s largest George Washington Birthday parade marches a one-mile route through the streets of his chosen hometown.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Carrigan, Christensen, Cook, Corey, Crain, Daniel, Duncan, Huxsoll, A.Mills, J.Mills, Morris, Osborn, Phillips, Schwetke, Schwoerer, Weyler.
| gw_parade_assembly_area_map-division_3___2.15.22.pdf |
February 21st, 2022, Monday (11:00 am) – Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the American Revolution
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: Jointly hosted by the George Washington Chapter, Virginia SAR and the Kate Waller Barrett Chapter Virginia DAR. Paul Walden.
Location: Old Presbyterian Meeting House, 323 S Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.
Firing Event: No
Details: The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the American Revolution honors an unidentified soldier of the American Revolutionary War, whose remains were unearthed in 1826 in Alexandria, Virginia. The memorial is in the churchyard Burial Ground of the Old Presbyterian Meeting House, a congregation of the Presbyterian Church that dates from 1772.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Carrigan, Christensen, Cook, Corey, Crain, Daniel, Duncan, Huxsoll, Mills (Andrew and Jack), Osborn, Phillips, Schwetke, Schwoerer, Weyler.
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: Jointly hosted by the George Washington Chapter, Virginia SAR and the Kate Waller Barrett Chapter Virginia DAR. Paul Walden.
Location: Old Presbyterian Meeting House, 323 S Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.
Firing Event: No
Details: The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the American Revolution honors an unidentified soldier of the American Revolutionary War, whose remains were unearthed in 1826 in Alexandria, Virginia. The memorial is in the churchyard Burial Ground of the Old Presbyterian Meeting House, a congregation of the Presbyterian Church that dates from 1772.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Carrigan, Christensen, Cook, Corey, Crain, Daniel, Duncan, Huxsoll, Mills (Andrew and Jack), Osborn, Phillips, Schwetke, Schwoerer, Weyler.
February 19th, 2022, Saturday (10:00 am) – 241st Commemoration of the Crossing of the Dan
Event Level: National
Host/POC: Dan River Chapter, Virginia SAR/Gary Hall.
Location: Meet no later than 9:30 at the South Boston Volunteer Fire Company Support Center, 801 Wilborn Avenue South Boston, Virginia. After the ceremony we will go to Boyd’s Ferry for Wreath Laying, and presenting of the Colors..
Firing Event: Yes (7th VA Regiment).
Details: Following an American victory at the Battle of Cowpens in South Carolina in January 1781, General Nathanael Greene’s southern army outran British forces under Lord Cornwallis as both armies raced northward across the Carolinas. In what became known as the Race to the Dan, a few weeks later, on 14 February 1781, became “The Crossing” when Greene’s army crossed the Dan River to safety near South Boston. The Crossing of the Dan became a turning point in the American Revolution, precipitating events that led to the British surrender at Yorktown. Please see the attached invitation for additional information, and to register for this event.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Daniel, Geisinger, Hall, Kelly, Melhuish, Morris, Parmerter, Phillips, Robinson (Marc), Schwetke, Thompson, Weyler, Williams.
Event Level: National
Host/POC: Dan River Chapter, Virginia SAR/Gary Hall.
Location: Meet no later than 9:30 at the South Boston Volunteer Fire Company Support Center, 801 Wilborn Avenue South Boston, Virginia. After the ceremony we will go to Boyd’s Ferry for Wreath Laying, and presenting of the Colors..
Firing Event: Yes (7th VA Regiment).
Details: Following an American victory at the Battle of Cowpens in South Carolina in January 1781, General Nathanael Greene’s southern army outran British forces under Lord Cornwallis as both armies raced northward across the Carolinas. In what became known as the Race to the Dan, a few weeks later, on 14 February 1781, became “The Crossing” when Greene’s army crossed the Dan River to safety near South Boston. The Crossing of the Dan became a turning point in the American Revolution, precipitating events that led to the British surrender at Yorktown. Please see the attached invitation for additional information, and to register for this event.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Daniel, Geisinger, Hall, Kelly, Melhuish, Morris, Parmerter, Phillips, Robinson (Marc), Schwetke, Thompson, Weyler, Williams.
| 2022_crossing_invitation_1_.pdf |
February 18th, 2022, Friday (5:00 pm) – 241st Commemoration of the Crossing of the Banister River at King's Bridge
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: Dan River Chapter, Virginia SAR/Gary Hall.
Location: 1041 Bethel Rd., Halifax VA.
Firing Event: No
Details: The Race to the Dan River did not end General Greene's Southern Army’s retreat from General Cornwallis' British Army after the crossing of the Dan River on February 14, 1781. That river was only passable by boat at the time but could have gone down quickly allowing a continued pursuit by the British. Although Greene was successful in his objective, he was concerned enough to prepare for continuing the retreat by preparing another crossing of the Staunton River at Cole's Ferry. While some of Greene's troops stayed on the north bank of the Dan for surveillance, the main army moved north crossing the Banister River at Cowford, near this site, on to the old Halifax Court House at Crystal Hill some five or six miles north of the Banister. The Dan River Chapter is working with the Town of Halifax to organize this event, which may also include a reenactment and serving of Brunswick Stew! Please see the attached invitation for additional information, and to register for this event.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Geisinger, Hall, Schwetke, Thompson, Williams.
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: Dan River Chapter, Virginia SAR/Gary Hall.
Location: 1041 Bethel Rd., Halifax VA.
Firing Event: No
Details: The Race to the Dan River did not end General Greene's Southern Army’s retreat from General Cornwallis' British Army after the crossing of the Dan River on February 14, 1781. That river was only passable by boat at the time but could have gone down quickly allowing a continued pursuit by the British. Although Greene was successful in his objective, he was concerned enough to prepare for continuing the retreat by preparing another crossing of the Staunton River at Cole's Ferry. While some of Greene's troops stayed on the north bank of the Dan for surveillance, the main army moved north crossing the Banister River at Cowford, near this site, on to the old Halifax Court House at Crystal Hill some five or six miles north of the Banister. The Dan River Chapter is working with the Town of Halifax to organize this event, which may also include a reenactment and serving of Brunswick Stew! Please see the attached invitation for additional information, and to register for this event.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Geisinger, Hall, Schwetke, Thompson, Williams.
February 11th – 12th, 2022, Friday Saturday – 132nd Annual Virginia SAR Meeting
Event Level: State
Host/POC: Virginia Society SAR.
Location: Omni Richmond Hotel, 100 S 12th Street, Richmond, VA23219.
Firing Event: No
Details: Annual Meeting, Public Service, Memorial, and Chapter Awards, as well as the installation of 2022 - 2023 Officers and the Society's 102nd President. Note change in Color Guard Workshop time on agenda, to 3:00 - 4:00 pm Friday afternoon.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Abbott, Badamo, Bonner, Cook, Corey, Crain, Daniel, Hall, Hamill, Hodges, Huxsoll, Kelly, Lynch, Melhuish, Morris, O'Kelley, Osborn, Schwetke (Bill), Schwoerer (Barry), and Weyler
Participating in the Color Guard Workshop on Friday afternoon: Abbott, Badamo, Bonner, Coggins, Cook, Corey, Crain, Day, Driscoll, Daniel, Greaf, Hamill, Hodges, Keith, Kelly, Lynch, Melhuish, Morris, O'Kelley, Osborn, Rhodes, B.Schwetke, B.Schwoerer, J.Thomas, Vermaelen, Weyler
Event Level: State
Host/POC: Virginia Society SAR.
Location: Omni Richmond Hotel, 100 S 12th Street, Richmond, VA23219.
Firing Event: No
Details: Annual Meeting, Public Service, Memorial, and Chapter Awards, as well as the installation of 2022 - 2023 Officers and the Society's 102nd President. Note change in Color Guard Workshop time on agenda, to 3:00 - 4:00 pm Friday afternoon.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Abbott, Badamo, Bonner, Cook, Corey, Crain, Daniel, Hall, Hamill, Hodges, Huxsoll, Kelly, Lynch, Melhuish, Morris, O'Kelley, Osborn, Schwetke (Bill), Schwoerer (Barry), and Weyler
Participating in the Color Guard Workshop on Friday afternoon: Abbott, Badamo, Bonner, Coggins, Cook, Corey, Crain, Day, Driscoll, Daniel, Greaf, Hamill, Hodges, Keith, Kelly, Lynch, Melhuish, Morris, O'Kelley, Osborn, Rhodes, B.Schwetke, B.Schwoerer, J.Thomas, Vermaelen, Weyler
February 6th, 2022, Sunday (2:00 pm) – Patriot Grave Marking - Rev. Townshend Dade, Jr.
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: Fairfax Resolves Chapter, Virginia SAR/Wm Forrest Crain.
Location: Monocacy Cemetery, 19801 W Hunter Road, Beallsville, MD.
Firing Event: Yes
Details: The Rev. Dade was the first Rector of Christ Church and a signer of the Chapter's namesake, Fairfax Resolves. The marking of his grave is an initiative undertaken by the Chapter's 1774 Society, to mark the graves of all signers of the Fairfax Resolves.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Bonner, Carrigan, Christensen, Cook, Corey, Crain, Daniel, Duncan, Morris, Osborn, Phillips, E.Robinson, M.Robinson, B.Schwetke, B.Schwoerer, J.Schwoerer, Weyler; and participating from the
Maryland SAR Color Guard Attendees: Embry, Abbott, Davidson, Harris, Hoover, Price, and Wood.
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: Fairfax Resolves Chapter, Virginia SAR/Wm Forrest Crain.
Location: Monocacy Cemetery, 19801 W Hunter Road, Beallsville, MD.
Firing Event: Yes
Details: The Rev. Dade was the first Rector of Christ Church and a signer of the Chapter's namesake, Fairfax Resolves. The marking of his grave is an initiative undertaken by the Chapter's 1774 Society, to mark the graves of all signers of the Fairfax Resolves.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Bonner, Carrigan, Christensen, Cook, Corey, Crain, Daniel, Duncan, Morris, Osborn, Phillips, E.Robinson, M.Robinson, B.Schwetke, B.Schwoerer, J.Schwoerer, Weyler; and participating from the
Maryland SAR Color Guard Attendees: Embry, Abbott, Davidson, Harris, Hoover, Price, and Wood.
February 5th, 2022, Saturday (3:30 pm) – Memorial Service for Billy Lee, Gen'l Washington's Valet
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: George Washington Chapter, Virginia SAR/Paul Walden.
Location: Slave Cemetery at George Washington's Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, VA 22121
Firing Event: No
Details: William “Billy” Lee was born around 1752 in Westmoreland County, Virginia and was purchased in 1768 by General Washington. He accompanied General Washington as his valet, or “Val de Chambre” in many of his engagements during the American Revolution, including the Battle of Monmouth and at the surrender at Yorktown. He later accompanied then President Washington to the first capital in New York City. He married Margaret Thomas in the early 1780s. Upon Washington’s death in 1799, he was freed and remained on the Mount Vernon estate. He died here in 1828 and is buried in the Slave Burial Ground.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Bonner, Carrigan, Christensen, Cook, Corey, Crain, Daniel, Duncan, Jameson, Morris, Phillips, Schwetke, Weyler
Event Level: Chapter
Host/POC: George Washington Chapter, Virginia SAR/Paul Walden.
Location: Slave Cemetery at George Washington's Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, VA 22121
Firing Event: No
Details: William “Billy” Lee was born around 1752 in Westmoreland County, Virginia and was purchased in 1768 by General Washington. He accompanied General Washington as his valet, or “Val de Chambre” in many of his engagements during the American Revolution, including the Battle of Monmouth and at the surrender at Yorktown. He later accompanied then President Washington to the first capital in New York City. He married Margaret Thomas in the early 1780s. Upon Washington’s death in 1799, he was freed and remained on the Mount Vernon estate. He died here in 1828 and is buried in the Slave Burial Ground.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Bonner, Carrigan, Christensen, Cook, Corey, Crain, Daniel, Duncan, Jameson, Morris, Phillips, Schwetke, Weyler
January 29th, 2022, Saturday (~ 10:00 am) – 241st Commemoration of the Battle of Cowen's Ford
Event Level: National
Host/POC: Mecklenburg Chapter, North Carolina SAR.
Location: Hopewell Presbyterian Church, 10500 Beatties Ford Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078.
Firing Event: Yes
Details: The Battle of Cowan's Ford was fought on 1 February 1781 at Cowan's Ford on the Catawba River in northwestern Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, between a force of about 5,000 British and fewer than a thousand Americans who were attempting to slow the British advance across the river. The American general William Lee Davidson was killed in this battle.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Morris.
Event Level: National
Host/POC: Mecklenburg Chapter, North Carolina SAR.
Location: Hopewell Presbyterian Church, 10500 Beatties Ford Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078.
Firing Event: Yes
Details: The Battle of Cowan's Ford was fought on 1 February 1781 at Cowan's Ford on the Catawba River in northwestern Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, between a force of about 5,000 British and fewer than a thousand Americans who were attempting to slow the British advance across the river. The American general William Lee Davidson was killed in this battle.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Morris.
January 22nd, 2022, Saturday (1:00 pm) – Peter Muhlenburg Commemoration
Event Level: State
Host/POC: Col James Wood II Chapter, Virginia SAR/Dale Corey at dale.corey@comcast.net.
Location: Shenandoah County Courthouse, 103 Main Street, Woodstock, VA.
Firing Event: No
Details: Peter Muhlenburg was an ordained Anglican pastor serving a Lutheran community in Woodstock, VA. Besides his new congregation, he led the Committee of Safety and Correspondence for Dunmore County, Virginia. He was elected to the House of Burgesses in 1774, and was a delegate to the First Virginia Convention. Toward the end of 1775, Muhlenberg was authorized to raise and command as its colonel the 8th Virginia Regiment of the Continental Army. After George Washington personally asked him to accept this task, he agreed. However, his brother Fredrick Augustus Muhlenberg, who was also a minister, did not approve of him going into the army until the British burned down his own church in front of him. Then he joined the military himself. According to a biography written by his great-nephew in the mid-19th century, on January 21, 1776 in the Lutheran church in Woodstock, Virginia, Reverend Muhlenberg took his sermon text from the third chapter Ecclesiastes, which starts with "To every thing there is a season..."; after reading the eighth verse, "a time of war, and a time of peace," he declared, "And this is the time of war," removing his clerical robe to reveal his Colonel's uniform. Outside the church door the drums began to roll as men turned to kiss their wives and then walked down the aisle to enlist, and within half an hour, 162 men were enrolled. The next day he led out 300 men from the county to form the nucleus of the 8th Virginia Regiment.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Carpenter, Carrigan, Christensen, Cook, Crain, Duncan, Ford, Hall (Doug), Hamill, Jameson, Johnson, E.Moore, P.Moore, Morris, Osborn, Parmerter, Phillips, Reynolds, E.Robinson, M.Robinson,, Schwetke, B.Schwoerer.
Event Level: State
Host/POC: Col James Wood II Chapter, Virginia SAR/Dale Corey at dale.corey@comcast.net.
Location: Shenandoah County Courthouse, 103 Main Street, Woodstock, VA.
Firing Event: No
Details: Peter Muhlenburg was an ordained Anglican pastor serving a Lutheran community in Woodstock, VA. Besides his new congregation, he led the Committee of Safety and Correspondence for Dunmore County, Virginia. He was elected to the House of Burgesses in 1774, and was a delegate to the First Virginia Convention. Toward the end of 1775, Muhlenberg was authorized to raise and command as its colonel the 8th Virginia Regiment of the Continental Army. After George Washington personally asked him to accept this task, he agreed. However, his brother Fredrick Augustus Muhlenberg, who was also a minister, did not approve of him going into the army until the British burned down his own church in front of him. Then he joined the military himself. According to a biography written by his great-nephew in the mid-19th century, on January 21, 1776 in the Lutheran church in Woodstock, Virginia, Reverend Muhlenberg took his sermon text from the third chapter Ecclesiastes, which starts with "To every thing there is a season..."; after reading the eighth verse, "a time of war, and a time of peace," he declared, "And this is the time of war," removing his clerical robe to reveal his Colonel's uniform. Outside the church door the drums began to roll as men turned to kiss their wives and then walked down the aisle to enlist, and within half an hour, 162 men were enrolled. The next day he led out 300 men from the county to form the nucleus of the 8th Virginia Regiment.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Carpenter, Carrigan, Christensen, Cook, Crain, Duncan, Ford, Hall (Doug), Hamill, Jameson, Johnson, E.Moore, P.Moore, Morris, Osborn, Parmerter, Phillips, Reynolds, E.Robinson, M.Robinson,, Schwetke, B.Schwoerer.
January 16th, 2022, Saturday (7 pm) – 241st Commemoration of the Battle of Cowpens - Virtual
Event/Level: National
Location: Virtual via Zoom.
Details: This is a National - level event, of interest to the Virginia SAR and hosted by the Daniel Morgan Chapter SCSSAR. This is the second of two, and virtual option for those who wish to join remotely, Cowpens commemoration. Please contact Joe Glavitsch at joerichglav@gmail.com if you if you plan to attend and wish to present a wreath. The link for registration to the virtual event is https://scssar.org/event/the-241st-anniversary-of-the-battle-of-cowpens/.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees:
Event/Level: National
Location: Virtual via Zoom.
Details: This is a National - level event, of interest to the Virginia SAR and hosted by the Daniel Morgan Chapter SCSSAR. This is the second of two, and virtual option for those who wish to join remotely, Cowpens commemoration. Please contact Joe Glavitsch at joerichglav@gmail.com if you if you plan to attend and wish to present a wreath. The link for registration to the virtual event is https://scssar.org/event/the-241st-anniversary-of-the-battle-of-cowpens/.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees:
January 15th, 2022, Saturday (2 pm) – 241st Commemoration of the Battle of Cowpens
Event/Level: National
Location: Jolly Park, 102 Railroad Avenue, Gaffney, SC 29340.
Details: This is a National - level event, of interest to the Virginia SAR and hosted by the Daniel Morgan Chapter SCSSAR. There is a change in this year's event venue, to Jolly Park in Gaffney, SC. Please contact Joe Glavitsch at joerichglav@gmail.com
if you plan to attend and wish to present a wreath. There is a registration table, and you are asked to sign in by 1:30 pm. You will find additional information regarding this event at https://scssar.org/event/240th-anniversary-of-the-battle-of-cowpens-january-15-2021/.
The Battle of Cowpens was an engagement during the American Revolutionary War fought on 17 January 1781, between American Colonial forces under Brigadier General Daniel Morgan and British forces under Lieutenant Colonel Sir Banastre Tarleton, as part of the campaign in the Carolinas (North and South).
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Morris, Osborn.
Event/Level: National
Location: Jolly Park, 102 Railroad Avenue, Gaffney, SC 29340.
Details: This is a National - level event, of interest to the Virginia SAR and hosted by the Daniel Morgan Chapter SCSSAR. There is a change in this year's event venue, to Jolly Park in Gaffney, SC. Please contact Joe Glavitsch at joerichglav@gmail.com
if you plan to attend and wish to present a wreath. There is a registration table, and you are asked to sign in by 1:30 pm. You will find additional information regarding this event at https://scssar.org/event/240th-anniversary-of-the-battle-of-cowpens-january-15-2021/.
The Battle of Cowpens was an engagement during the American Revolutionary War fought on 17 January 1781, between American Colonial forces under Brigadier General Daniel Morgan and British forces under Lieutenant Colonel Sir Banastre Tarleton, as part of the campaign in the Carolinas (North and South).
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Morris, Osborn.
December 26th, 2021, Sunday, and January 2, Sunday - "Ten Crucial Days" Wreath Laying events
Event/Level: National
Location: (Various) Washington Crossing Historic Park, Trenton Battle Monument, and Princeton Battlefield Colonnade and Memorial Grove
Details: These are National - level events, organized locally by the Princeton Chapter, NJSSAR.
The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (NSSAR) will be laying wreaths to commemorate the heroic actions of the Continental Army and local militia that defeated Hessian and British Troops during the “Ten Crucial Days” of America’s War for Independence from Great Britain, December 25, 1776 to January 3, 1777. Color Guard units from all state societies are invited, representatives from the legacy units, local elected officials, and the President General of the NSSAR will be attending.
Sunday. Dec 26
@ 11:00 am - SAR Wreath Laying, Washington Crossing Historic Park, 1112 River Street Washington Crossing, PA 18977
@ 12:30 pm - Lunch, Leonardo's II, 2021 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence, NJ 08648
@ 2:30 pm - SAR Wreath Laying Trenton Battle Monument 350 N Warren St, Trenton, NJ 08618 - Trenton Downtown Association’s “Patriot’s Week”
Sunday, January 2
@ 8:30 am - Lecture and re-enactment, Princeton Battlefield Society's "Experience the Battle of Princeton", 500 Mercer Street, Princeton NJ 08540
@11:30 am - SAR Wreath Laying, Princeton Battlefield Colonnade and Memorial Grove
@ 1:00 pm - Lunch, Leonardo's II, 2021 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence, NJ 08648
@ 3:00 pm - SAR Wreath Laying Battle of Assunpink Creek, Mill Hill Park, East Front Street, S Broad St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees:
At Washington's Crossing: Cook, Morris, and Thomas
At Princeton and Assunpink: Bonner, Christensen, Cook, Corey, Osborn, and Robinson (Marc)
Event/Level: National
Location: (Various) Washington Crossing Historic Park, Trenton Battle Monument, and Princeton Battlefield Colonnade and Memorial Grove
Details: These are National - level events, organized locally by the Princeton Chapter, NJSSAR.
The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (NSSAR) will be laying wreaths to commemorate the heroic actions of the Continental Army and local militia that defeated Hessian and British Troops during the “Ten Crucial Days” of America’s War for Independence from Great Britain, December 25, 1776 to January 3, 1777. Color Guard units from all state societies are invited, representatives from the legacy units, local elected officials, and the President General of the NSSAR will be attending.
Sunday. Dec 26
@ 11:00 am - SAR Wreath Laying, Washington Crossing Historic Park, 1112 River Street Washington Crossing, PA 18977
@ 12:30 pm - Lunch, Leonardo's II, 2021 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence, NJ 08648
@ 2:30 pm - SAR Wreath Laying Trenton Battle Monument 350 N Warren St, Trenton, NJ 08618 - Trenton Downtown Association’s “Patriot’s Week”
Sunday, January 2
@ 8:30 am - Lecture and re-enactment, Princeton Battlefield Society's "Experience the Battle of Princeton", 500 Mercer Street, Princeton NJ 08540
@11:30 am - SAR Wreath Laying, Princeton Battlefield Colonnade and Memorial Grove
@ 1:00 pm - Lunch, Leonardo's II, 2021 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence, NJ 08648
@ 3:00 pm - SAR Wreath Laying Battle of Assunpink Creek, Mill Hill Park, East Front Street, S Broad St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees:
At Washington's Crossing: Cook, Morris, and Thomas
At Princeton and Assunpink: Bonner, Christensen, Cook, Corey, Osborn, and Robinson (Marc)
