VIRGINIA SAR COLOR GUARD
HISTORY - 2020
December 5, 2020 (Saturday) - 245th Commemoration of the Battle of Great Bridge - VIRTUAL EVENT ONLY
Location: Zoom - following is an excerpt, with details sent Sunday morning the 22nd of November, from VASSAR President Schwetke.
The ceremony to mark the 245th Anniversary of the Battle of Great Bridge has been changed from a physical event to an online event hosted by the DAR. This is due to the governor's recent restriction on indoor and outdoor events to 25 attendees. Information from the Virginia SAR project officer, Ken Hawkins follows.
The 10th Annual National Observance by the Sons of the American Revolution (NSSAR) and 120th Annual Commemoration by Great Bridge Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) will take place at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 5th via ZOOM.
Those chapters interested in presenting a wreath virtually at this event should contact Kenneth Hawkins at drklhawkins@gmail.com, with Chapter name, presenter’s name & title NLT 12:00 pm Dec 1st. Don’t delay as there is limited capacity due to system capabilities. A planned rehearsal of this event will be held on December 1st.
Details: This is a National Level Event, commemorating the Battle of Great Bridge was fought December 9, 1775, in the area of Great Bridge, Virginia, early in the American Revolutionary War. The victory by colonial Virginia militia forces led to the departure of Royal Governor Lord Dunmore and any remaining vestiges of British power over the Colony of Virginia during the early days of the conflict. Following increasing political and military tensions in early 1775, both Dunmore and colonial rebel leaders recruited troops and engaged in a struggle for available military supplies. The struggle eventually focused on Norfolk, where Dunmore had taken refuge aboard a Royal Navy vessel. Dunmore's forces had fortified one side of a critical river crossing south of Norfolk at Great Bridge, while rebel forces had occupied the other side. In an attempt to break up the rebel gathering, Dunmore ordered an attack across the bridge, which was decisively repulsed. Colonel William Woodford, the Virginia militia commander at the battle, described it as "a second Bunker's Hill affair". Shortly thereafter, Norfolk, at the time a Loyalist center, was abandoned by Dunmore and the Tories, who fled to navy ships in the harbor. Rebel-occupied Norfolk was destroyed on January 1, 1776 in an action begun by Dunmore and completed by rebel forces.
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Attendees: Bonner, Cook, Greaf, Melhuish, and Schwetke
Location: Zoom - following is an excerpt, with details sent Sunday morning the 22nd of November, from VASSAR President Schwetke.
The ceremony to mark the 245th Anniversary of the Battle of Great Bridge has been changed from a physical event to an online event hosted by the DAR. This is due to the governor's recent restriction on indoor and outdoor events to 25 attendees. Information from the Virginia SAR project officer, Ken Hawkins follows.
The 10th Annual National Observance by the Sons of the American Revolution (NSSAR) and 120th Annual Commemoration by Great Bridge Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) will take place at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 5th via ZOOM.
Those chapters interested in presenting a wreath virtually at this event should contact Kenneth Hawkins at drklhawkins@gmail.com, with Chapter name, presenter’s name & title NLT 12:00 pm Dec 1st. Don’t delay as there is limited capacity due to system capabilities. A planned rehearsal of this event will be held on December 1st.
Details: This is a National Level Event, commemorating the Battle of Great Bridge was fought December 9, 1775, in the area of Great Bridge, Virginia, early in the American Revolutionary War. The victory by colonial Virginia militia forces led to the departure of Royal Governor Lord Dunmore and any remaining vestiges of British power over the Colony of Virginia during the early days of the conflict. Following increasing political and military tensions in early 1775, both Dunmore and colonial rebel leaders recruited troops and engaged in a struggle for available military supplies. The struggle eventually focused on Norfolk, where Dunmore had taken refuge aboard a Royal Navy vessel. Dunmore's forces had fortified one side of a critical river crossing south of Norfolk at Great Bridge, while rebel forces had occupied the other side. In an attempt to break up the rebel gathering, Dunmore ordered an attack across the bridge, which was decisively repulsed. Colonel William Woodford, the Virginia militia commander at the battle, described it as "a second Bunker's Hill affair". Shortly thereafter, Norfolk, at the time a Loyalist center, was abandoned by Dunmore and the Tories, who fled to navy ships in the harbor. Rebel-occupied Norfolk was destroyed on January 1, 1776 in an action begun by Dunmore and completed by rebel forces.
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Attendees: Bonner, Cook, Greaf, Melhuish, and Schwetke
November 21, 2020 Saturday 12:30 pm - Patriot Grave Marking
Location: Ketoctin Baptist Church, 16595 Ketoctin Church Road, Purcellville, VA20132
Details: This Chapter - level event, co-hosted by the Fairfax Resolves and Col William Grayson Chapters, and is also a VASSAR Presidential initiative, is sponsored by the Col William Grayson Chapter, VASSAR. We will mark the graves of Revolutionary War Patriots and War of 1812 Veterans.
Attendees: Adamy, Bonner, Corey, Duncan, Hartman, Kelly, Mills (Andrew), Mills (Jack), O'Kelley, Schwetke, Schwoerer (Barry), Schwoerer (Jacob), and Weyler
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Location: Ketoctin Baptist Church, 16595 Ketoctin Church Road, Purcellville, VA20132
Details: This Chapter - level event, co-hosted by the Fairfax Resolves and Col William Grayson Chapters, and is also a VASSAR Presidential initiative, is sponsored by the Col William Grayson Chapter, VASSAR. We will mark the graves of Revolutionary War Patriots and War of 1812 Veterans.
Attendees: Adamy, Bonner, Corey, Duncan, Hartman, Kelly, Mills (Andrew), Mills (Jack), O'Kelley, Schwetke, Schwoerer (Barry), Schwoerer (Jacob), and Weyler
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November 11, 2020 (Wednesday) - Veterans Day Commemoration
Location: George Washington's Mount Vernon.
Details: This is a National - level event, organized locally by the George Washington Chapter, VASSAR.
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Attendees: Bonner, Cook, and Weyler
Location: George Washington's Mount Vernon.
Details: This is a National - level event, organized locally by the George Washington Chapter, VASSAR.
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Attendees: Bonner, Cook, and Weyler
October 24, 2020 Saturday (11 am) - Dedication of the Culpeper Minutemen Monument and Charters of Freedom
Location: Yowell Meadow Park, Culpeper, VA. (210 Gardner Street for location of ceremony)
Details: A State - level event - Presidential Initiative. There will be a musket volley at the end of the program. Stakes required for flags. Toilets are available near the eastern parking area.
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Attendees: Bonner, Carrigan, Cook, Christensen, Daniel, Dennis, Jameson, Osborn, Robinson (Eric & Marc)
Location: Yowell Meadow Park, Culpeper, VA. (210 Gardner Street for location of ceremony)
Details: A State - level event - Presidential Initiative. There will be a musket volley at the end of the program. Stakes required for flags. Toilets are available near the eastern parking area.
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Attendees: Bonner, Carrigan, Cook, Christensen, Daniel, Dennis, Jameson, Osborn, Robinson (Eric & Marc)
October 17, 2020 Saturday (10 am) - 239th Commemoration of the Battle of Yorktown - Live and Streamed
Location: Yorktown, VA
Details: A National Level Event sponsored by the VASSAR. The Color Guard musters at 9:30. Pictures will be taken immediately following the wreath laying. Included below are overhead and ground pictures of the muster sites for Nelson's tomb and Grace Episcopal Church. I plan to be at site by 9 am - Cmdr, VASSAR Color Guard.
The Parade and Yorktown Victory monument portions of this year's commemoration have been canceled, however VASSAR has received permission from Grace Episcopal Church to conduct this year's wreath laying. Note, however they are not permitting access to church or other indoor facilities.
Weather: (as of 14 Oct 2020) Rain ending Friday night - Saturday: Sunny skies. High 62˚F. Winds N at 10 to 15 mph.
Attendees: Bonner, Elston (Mike and Will), Greaf, Hamilton, Melhuish, Osborn, Schwetke, and Weyler
Location: Yorktown, VA
Details: A National Level Event sponsored by the VASSAR. The Color Guard musters at 9:30. Pictures will be taken immediately following the wreath laying. Included below are overhead and ground pictures of the muster sites for Nelson's tomb and Grace Episcopal Church. I plan to be at site by 9 am - Cmdr, VASSAR Color Guard.
The Parade and Yorktown Victory monument portions of this year's commemoration have been canceled, however VASSAR has received permission from Grace Episcopal Church to conduct this year's wreath laying. Note, however they are not permitting access to church or other indoor facilities.
Weather: (as of 14 Oct 2020) Rain ending Friday night - Saturday: Sunny skies. High 62˚F. Winds N at 10 to 15 mph.
Attendees: Bonner, Elston (Mike and Will), Greaf, Hamilton, Melhuish, Osborn, Schwetke, and Weyler
October 9 - 11, 2020 Friday (9 am) - Sunday (3 pm) - Wildnerness Road/Raid at Martin's Station - CANCELED
Location: 8051 Wilderness Road, Ewing, VA
Details: This is a National - level event sponsored by the VASSAR and hosted by the Friends of Wilderness Road State Park. Saturday the 9th events begin with the raising of colors and wreath laying at 10 am. Re-enactment battles are held at 1 pm and 8:30 pm. Parking is $10 per vehicle admission on Friday and Saturday and $4 on Sunday.
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Attendees: Bonner, Schwetke
Location: 8051 Wilderness Road, Ewing, VA
Details: This is a National - level event sponsored by the VASSAR and hosted by the Friends of Wilderness Road State Park. Saturday the 9th events begin with the raising of colors and wreath laying at 10 am. Re-enactment battles are held at 1 pm and 8:30 pm. Parking is $10 per vehicle admission on Friday and Saturday and $4 on Sunday.
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Attendees: Bonner, Schwetke
October 10, 2020 Saturday (10:00 am) - 246th Commemoration of the Battle of Point Pleasant - Combined Live and Virtual
Location: Tu-Endie-Wei Park, Point Pleasant, WV
Details: This is a National - level event, of interest to the VASSAR and hosted by the Point Pleasant Chapter, WVSSAR. If you plan to attend, please email your participation choice (live or virtual) to Ed Cromley at ed_cromley@hotmail.com.
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Attendees: Christensen, Corey, Daniel, Ford, Osborn, Robinson (Clay), Robinson (Eric), Robinson (Marc), Simmons, and Schwetke
Location: Tu-Endie-Wei Park, Point Pleasant, WV
Details: This is a National - level event, of interest to the VASSAR and hosted by the Point Pleasant Chapter, WVSSAR. If you plan to attend, please email your participation choice (live or virtual) to Ed Cromley at ed_cromley@hotmail.com.
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Attendees: Christensen, Corey, Daniel, Ford, Osborn, Robinson (Clay), Robinson (Eric), Robinson (Marc), Simmons, and Schwetke
October 7, 2020 Wednesday (10:30 am) - 240th Commemoration of the Battle of Kings Mountain - VIRTUAL
Location: Conducted virtually this year. The Zoom link for this event is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81700673468
Details: This is a National - level event, of interest to the VASSAR and co-hosted by the SCSSAR and NCSSAR.
Question about this event may be directed to Joe Culick at jc@fairview-law.com.
The Battle of Kings Mountain was a military engagement between Patriot and Loyalist militias in South Carolina during the Southern Campaign of the American Revolutionary War, resulting in a decisive victory for the Patriots. The battle took place on October 7, 1780, 9 miles (14 km) south of the present-day town of Kings Mountain, North Carolina in what is now rural Cherokee County, South Carolina, where the Patriot militia defeated the Loyalist militia commanded by British Major Patrick Ferguson of the 71st Foot. The battle has been described as "the war’s largest all-American fight".
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Attendees: Cook, Osborn, Schwetke
Location: Conducted virtually this year. The Zoom link for this event is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81700673468
Details: This is a National - level event, of interest to the VASSAR and co-hosted by the SCSSAR and NCSSAR.
Question about this event may be directed to Joe Culick at jc@fairview-law.com.
The Battle of Kings Mountain was a military engagement between Patriot and Loyalist militias in South Carolina during the Southern Campaign of the American Revolutionary War, resulting in a decisive victory for the Patriots. The battle took place on October 7, 1780, 9 miles (14 km) south of the present-day town of Kings Mountain, North Carolina in what is now rural Cherokee County, South Carolina, where the Patriot militia defeated the Loyalist militia commanded by British Major Patrick Ferguson of the 71st Foot. The battle has been described as "the war’s largest all-American fight".
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Attendees: Cook, Osborn, Schwetke
September 20, 2020 Sunday (1 pm) - Patriot Valentine Himmelberger Grave Marking
Location: Belleman's Church, 3540 Belleman's Church Road, Mohrsville, PA 19541
Details: This is a Chapter - level event, hosted by the Fairfax Resolves Chapter, VASSAR. We will post colors, conduct a musket salute, and taps will be performed. Patriot Himmelberger is the ancestor of Fairfax Resolves Chapter member Peter Himmelberger. If you are interested in attending, please notify Chapter 1st Vice President Dave Cook at cook006@verizon.net.
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Attendees: Bonner, Cook, Osborn
Location: Belleman's Church, 3540 Belleman's Church Road, Mohrsville, PA 19541
Details: This is a Chapter - level event, hosted by the Fairfax Resolves Chapter, VASSAR. We will post colors, conduct a musket salute, and taps will be performed. Patriot Himmelberger is the ancestor of Fairfax Resolves Chapter member Peter Himmelberger. If you are interested in attending, please notify Chapter 1st Vice President Dave Cook at cook006@verizon.net.
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Attendees: Bonner, Cook, Osborn
September 19, 2020 Saturday (10 am) - 240th Gathering at Sycamore Shoals
Location: Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park, 1651 W Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN
Details: This is a National - level event, hosted by the Kings Mountain Chapter TNSSAR. The year was 1780. The tide of the Revolution had turned against the colonists. The British, forced out of New England, gained new allies in the divided South and won victory after victory in a bloody civil war. Charleston had fallen, and American forces had crumbled at the battle of Camden. But then the impossible occurred ... the frontiersmen of the western mountains began a long march, gathering an army along the way, from the highlands of Virginia to the hills of South Carolina. At a place called King’s Mountain, they destroyed British forces and opened the way for the final American victory at Yorktown. The point-of-contact is David Carr, and he can be reached at choirboy44@live.com.
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Location: Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park, 1651 W Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN
Details: This is a National - level event, hosted by the Kings Mountain Chapter TNSSAR. The year was 1780. The tide of the Revolution had turned against the colonists. The British, forced out of New England, gained new allies in the divided South and won victory after victory in a bloody civil war. Charleston had fallen, and American forces had crumbled at the battle of Camden. But then the impossible occurred ... the frontiersmen of the western mountains began a long march, gathering an army along the way, from the highlands of Virginia to the hills of South Carolina. At a place called King’s Mountain, they destroyed British forces and opened the way for the final American victory at Yorktown. The point-of-contact is David Carr, and he can be reached at choirboy44@live.com.
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September 19, 2020 Saturday - SAR Vigil at Washington's Tomb
Location: George Washington's Mount Vernon, Alexandria, VA
Details: This is a National - level event, commanded by the National Color Guard Commander Lou Raborg. Depending on weather, at least two guardsmen are posted for ~ 30 minute intervals beginning at about 8 am and ending at about 5 pm. In observance of VA and CDC guidelines, we're planning on having no more than 6 guardsmen with masks during any post in order to observe social distancing practices.
Please note, that this is the same weekend as the VASSAR semi-annual meeting in South Boston. If you are not planning to attend semi-annual but are interested in supporting this event, please send me an email with your time availability and preference at ken.l.bonner@gmail.com.
Weather: Fri - 70 degrees and chance of rain 60%; Sat - 66 degrees and 0% chance of rain .. as they always say "if you don't like the forecast, just wait a minute [and it will change]".
Attendees: Christensen, A Mills, J Mills, Newman, Stephens
Location: George Washington's Mount Vernon, Alexandria, VA
Details: This is a National - level event, commanded by the National Color Guard Commander Lou Raborg. Depending on weather, at least two guardsmen are posted for ~ 30 minute intervals beginning at about 8 am and ending at about 5 pm. In observance of VA and CDC guidelines, we're planning on having no more than 6 guardsmen with masks during any post in order to observe social distancing practices.
Please note, that this is the same weekend as the VASSAR semi-annual meeting in South Boston. If you are not planning to attend semi-annual but are interested in supporting this event, please send me an email with your time availability and preference at ken.l.bonner@gmail.com.
Weather: Fri - 70 degrees and chance of rain 60%; Sat - 66 degrees and 0% chance of rain .. as they always say "if you don't like the forecast, just wait a minute [and it will change]".
Attendees: Christensen, A Mills, J Mills, Newman, Stephens
September 18 - 19, 2020 Friday - Saturday - VASSAR Semi-Annual Meeting
Location: Berry Hill Plantation Resort & Conference Center, 3105 River Road, South Boston, VA
Details: This is a State - level event, hosted by the Virginia Society SAR.
A Color Guard Workshop will be held outdoors (weather permitting), including training on musket firing and (time permitting) cartridge loading.
Afterwards, the Color Guard will support the opening of our meeting with a ceremony on the circle drive and front lawn (see picture) including a cannon salute. Note - my Mustang will not be included in the ceremony :-). Friday evening is shaping up to be a special occasion with dinner, capped by fireworks and the President's reception.
If you plan to attend, please send me an email at ken.l.bonner@gmail.com. The agenda and program, including registration form can be found posted on the Latest News tab.
Weather: The weather is trending nicely over the first few weeks of September .. we'll keep an eye out!
Attendees: Badamo, Bonner, Cook, Corey, Daniel, Davenport, Dennis, Geisinger, Greaf, Hall, Jameson, Kelly, M Robinson, Osborn, Russell, B Schwetke, and D Schwetke
Location: Berry Hill Plantation Resort & Conference Center, 3105 River Road, South Boston, VA
Details: This is a State - level event, hosted by the Virginia Society SAR.
A Color Guard Workshop will be held outdoors (weather permitting), including training on musket firing and (time permitting) cartridge loading.
Afterwards, the Color Guard will support the opening of our meeting with a ceremony on the circle drive and front lawn (see picture) including a cannon salute. Note - my Mustang will not be included in the ceremony :-). Friday evening is shaping up to be a special occasion with dinner, capped by fireworks and the President's reception.
If you plan to attend, please send me an email at ken.l.bonner@gmail.com. The agenda and program, including registration form can be found posted on the Latest News tab.
Weather: The weather is trending nicely over the first few weeks of September .. we'll keep an eye out!
Attendees: Badamo, Bonner, Cook, Corey, Daniel, Davenport, Dennis, Geisinger, Greaf, Hall, Jameson, Kelly, M Robinson, Osborn, Russell, B Schwetke, and D Schwetke
September 5, 2020 Saturday - 239th Commemoration of the Battle of the Capes - CANCELED
Location: Francois Joseph Paul de Grasse Statue, Fort Story, Virginia Beach, VA.
Details: Date, time and agenda to be confirmed. The Battle of the Chesapeake, also known as 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 led by Rear Admiral Sir Thomas Graves and a French fleet led by Rear Admiral Francois 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.
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Location: Francois Joseph Paul de Grasse Statue, Fort Story, Virginia Beach, VA.
Details: Date, time and agenda to be confirmed. The Battle of the Chesapeake, also known as 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 led by Rear Admiral Sir Thomas Graves and a French fleet led by Rear Admiral Francois 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.
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September 5, 2020 Saturday - 239th Commemoration of the Battle of the Capes - CANCELED
Location: Francois Joseph Paul de Grasse Statue, Fort Story, Virginia Beach, VA.
Details: Date, time and agenda to be confirmed. The Battle of the Chesapeake, also known as 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 led by Rear Admiral Sir Thomas Graves and a French fleet led by Rear Admiral Francois 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.
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Location: Francois Joseph Paul de Grasse Statue, Fort Story, Virginia Beach, VA.
Details: Date, time and agenda to be confirmed. The Battle of the Chesapeake, also known as 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 led by Rear Admiral Sir Thomas Graves and a French fleet led by Rear Admiral Francois 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.
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August 15 - 16, 2020 Saturday - Sunday - 32nd Annual Nansemond Pow Wow - CANCELED
Location: 1001 Pembroke Lane, Suffolk, VA
Details: Date, time and agenda to be confirmed. This Chapter-level event hosted by the Nansemond Indian Patriot Chapter, VASSAR.
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Location: 1001 Pembroke Lane, Suffolk, VA
Details: Date, time and agenda to be confirmed. This Chapter-level event hosted by the Nansemond Indian Patriot Chapter, VASSAR.
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August 8, 2020 Saturday (9 am) - Atlantic Middle States Association (AMSA)
Location: This event is now a virtual event held Saturday August the 8th, from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Linkage to the virtual meeting will be posted to the AMSA and SAR web sites before the end of June. I will also post the link(s) here when I receive.
Details: This is a Mid-Atlantic Region event, hosted locally by the DC Society NSSAR. The virtual meeting will also include General Officer candidate Presentations and state president updates. Registered attendance at the virtual meeting counts towards the AMSA Bronze and Silver Membership Medals (see attached flyer).
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Attendees: Bonner, Corey, Osborn
Location: This event is now a virtual event held Saturday August the 8th, from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Linkage to the virtual meeting will be posted to the AMSA and SAR web sites before the end of June. I will also post the link(s) here when I receive.
Details: This is a Mid-Atlantic Region event, hosted locally by the DC Society NSSAR. The virtual meeting will also include General Officer candidate Presentations and state president updates. Registered attendance at the virtual meeting counts towards the AMSA Bronze and Silver Membership Medals (see attached flyer).
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Attendees: Bonner, Corey, Osborn
| amsa_flyer.pdf |
July 18, 2020 Saturday (11 am) - 246th Commemoration of the Signing of the Fairfax Resolves
Location: Virtual with small contingent at Pohick Church
Details: This Chapter-level event honoring the memory of the signers of the Fairfax Resolves. The Fairfax Resolves were a set of resolutions adopted by a committee in Fairfax County in the colony of Virginia on July 18, 1774, in the early stages of the American Revolution. Written primarily by George Mason, the resolutions rejected the British Parliament's claim of supreme authority over the American colonies. More than thirty counties in Virginia passed similar resolutions in 1774, "but the Fairfax Resolves were the most detailed, the most influential, and the most radical. See the attached flyer for more information. POC is Dave Cook, 1st VP Fairfax Resolves Chapter, 1stvp@fairfaxresolvessar.org.
Weather: Forecast partly cloudy with a high of 92 degrees and 50% chance of showers.
Attendees: Belfeld, Bonner, Christensen, Cook, Corey, Duncan, Dusenbury, Englebright, Greaf, Hall, Jameson, Kelly, McKinley, Newman, Osborn, M Robinson, Schmidt, Simmons, Stewart, Jeff and Justin Thomas, and Weyler.
Location: Virtual with small contingent at Pohick Church
Details: This Chapter-level event honoring the memory of the signers of the Fairfax Resolves. The Fairfax Resolves were a set of resolutions adopted by a committee in Fairfax County in the colony of Virginia on July 18, 1774, in the early stages of the American Revolution. Written primarily by George Mason, the resolutions rejected the British Parliament's claim of supreme authority over the American colonies. More than thirty counties in Virginia passed similar resolutions in 1774, "but the Fairfax Resolves were the most detailed, the most influential, and the most radical. See the attached flyer for more information. POC is Dave Cook, 1st VP Fairfax Resolves Chapter, 1stvp@fairfaxresolvessar.org.
Weather: Forecast partly cloudy with a high of 92 degrees and 50% chance of showers.
Attendees: Belfeld, Bonner, Christensen, Cook, Corey, Duncan, Dusenbury, Englebright, Greaf, Hall, Jameson, Kelly, McKinley, Newman, Osborn, M Robinson, Schmidt, Simmons, Stewart, Jeff and Justin Thomas, and Weyler.
July 4, 2020 Saturday (1 pm) - Reading of the Declaration of Independence
Location: Culpeper County Courthouse, 135 W Cameron Street, Culpeper, VA
Details: This Chapter-level event sponsored by the Culpeper Minutemen Chapter, VASSAR. The program, which features a public reading of the Declaration of Independence, also includes a tribute to African American and American Indians from the Culpeper area in the Revolutionary War.
Weather: Hot and sunny - classic 4th of July!
Attendees: Bonner, Carrigan, Corey, Dennis, Hamill, Jameson, A Mills, J Mills, E Robinson, M Robinson, and Weyler
Location: Culpeper County Courthouse, 135 W Cameron Street, Culpeper, VA
Details: This Chapter-level event sponsored by the Culpeper Minutemen Chapter, VASSAR. The program, which features a public reading of the Declaration of Independence, also includes a tribute to African American and American Indians from the Culpeper area in the Revolutionary War.
Weather: Hot and sunny - classic 4th of July!
Attendees: Bonner, Carrigan, Corey, Dennis, Hamill, Jameson, A Mills, J Mills, E Robinson, M Robinson, and Weyler
July 4, 2020 Saturday - Independence Day and March to the Tomb (Live and Virtual)
Location: George Washington's Mount Vernon
Details: This is a National - level event, organized and conducted virtually by the George Washington Chapter, VASSAR. A small VASSAR Color Guard contingent joined VASSAR President Bill Schwetke, GW Vice President Tom Roth, Chapter Historian Bill Coulter, Treasurer Richard Rankin, and VADAR District V Director Dr. Sharla Rausch and Fauquier County Courthouse DAR Honorary Regent and VASSAR First Lady Cat Schwetke.
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Attendees: Bonner, Francisco, and Nelson
Location: George Washington's Mount Vernon
Details: This is a National - level event, organized and conducted virtually by the George Washington Chapter, VASSAR. A small VASSAR Color Guard contingent joined VASSAR President Bill Schwetke, GW Vice President Tom Roth, Chapter Historian Bill Coulter, Treasurer Richard Rankin, and VADAR District V Director Dr. Sharla Rausch and Fauquier County Courthouse DAR Honorary Regent and VASSAR First Lady Cat Schwetke.
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Attendees: Bonner, Francisco, and Nelson
June 13, 2020 Saturday (2 pm) - Culpeper Minutemen Memorial Wreath Laying
Location: Culpeper Minutemen Memorial, Culpeper, VA
Details: This is a National - level event, organized locally by the Culpeper Minutemen Chapter, VASSAR.
Weather: Sunny, mid-to-upper 70s - beautiful!
Attendees: Bonner, Duncan, and Schwetke
Location: Culpeper Minutemen Memorial, Culpeper, VA
Details: This is a National - level event, organized locally by the Culpeper Minutemen Chapter, VASSAR.
Weather: Sunny, mid-to-upper 70s - beautiful!
Attendees: Bonner, Duncan, and Schwetke
June 13, 2020 Saturday (10 am) - Patriot Gravemarking for William Robertson
Location: Rileville, Page County, VA (about 16.5 miles from Front Royal)
Details: This Chapter-level event led by the Col James Wood II Chapter, VASSAR.
Weather: Sunny, mid-to-upper 70s - beautiful!
Attendees: Bonner, Mills, and Schwoerer
Location: Rileville, Page County, VA (about 16.5 miles from Front Royal)
Details: This Chapter-level event led by the Col James Wood II Chapter, VASSAR.
Weather: Sunny, mid-to-upper 70s - beautiful!
Attendees: Bonner, Mills, and Schwoerer
May 30, 2020 Saturday (11 am) - 239th Commemoration of Wayne's Crossing (Live and Virtual)
Location: This is now a Virtual Event, conducted via Zoom, with Remote Color Guard Participation!
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 in route to joining General Lafayette’s Army. Please see the attached flyer for additional details. Please notify Dave Cook, 1st VP Fairfax Resolves Chapter at 1stvp@fairfaxresolvessar.org, of your interest in participating, and we'll include you on the distribution of event details soon.
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Attendees: Bonner, Cook, and Schwetke
Location: This is now a Virtual Event, conducted via Zoom, with Remote Color Guard Participation!
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 in route to joining General Lafayette’s Army. Please see the attached flyer for additional details. Please notify Dave Cook, 1st VP Fairfax Resolves Chapter at 1stvp@fairfaxresolvessar.org, of your interest in participating, and we'll include you on the distribution of event details soon.
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Attendees: Bonner, Cook, and Schwetke
May 25, 2020 Monday - National Memorial Day Parade - CANCELLED
Location: Washington DC and various locations.
Details: This is a National - level event, organized locally by the George Washington Chapter, VASSAR
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Attendees: Bonner, Schwetke
Location: Washington DC and various locations.
Details: This is a National - level event, organized locally by the George Washington Chapter, VASSAR
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Attendees: Bonner, Schwetke
May 23, 2020 Saturday (10:30 am) - 240th Commemoration of the Battle of Waxhaws - CANCELLED
Location: Lancaster, SC
Details: This is a Chapter - level event sponsored by the General Francis Marion Chapter, SCSSAR. The SAR contact for laying wreaths is:
Greg Ohanesian, Chapter President
P.O. Box 1373
Bennettsville, SC
(843) 479-7193
Fax: (843) 833-4457
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Location: Lancaster, SC
Details: This is a Chapter - level event sponsored by the General Francis Marion Chapter, SCSSAR. The SAR contact for laying wreaths is:
Greg Ohanesian, Chapter President
P.O. Box 1373
Bennettsville, SC
(843) 479-7193
Fax: (843) 833-4457
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April 24 - 26, 2020 (Thursday - Sunday) - Fort Frederick 18th Century Market Fair - CANCELLED
Location: 11115 Fort Frederick Road, Big Pool MD 21711. (Take Exit 12 off I-70 MD 56 (Big Pool Road) Big Pool, Indian Springs. Follow signs about 1 mile to the fort).
Details: The annual Fort Frederick 18th Century Market Fair features the best period artisans, craftspeople, and sutlers together with an 18th Century encampment. Explore Maryland's French and Indian War era stone fort built in 1756. See hundreds of reenactors and 18th century sutlers (vendors) selling 18th C. period wares: paintings & prints, clothing & fabric, books, camp gear, flintlock rifles, fowlers, muskets, powder horns, bags, fireplace & cooking hardware, lanterns, copperware, etc.
Attend the Auction on Saturday for great buys on items donated by the sutlers - all auction proceeds benefit the Park. Hosted by the "Friends of Fort Frederick" in partnership with the staff of Fort Frederick State Park.
Hours are Thursday, April 23, through Saturday, April 25 from 9 am to 5 pm and Sunday, April 26, from 9 am to 3 pm. Entrance fees are Adults - $5, Children 6 to 12 - $2, Children 5 and under – Free. 4-Day Passes Available.For more information, visit http://friendsoffortfrederick.info/market_fair.htm.
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Location: 11115 Fort Frederick Road, Big Pool MD 21711. (Take Exit 12 off I-70 MD 56 (Big Pool Road) Big Pool, Indian Springs. Follow signs about 1 mile to the fort).
Details: The annual Fort Frederick 18th Century Market Fair features the best period artisans, craftspeople, and sutlers together with an 18th Century encampment. Explore Maryland's French and Indian War era stone fort built in 1756. See hundreds of reenactors and 18th century sutlers (vendors) selling 18th C. period wares: paintings & prints, clothing & fabric, books, camp gear, flintlock rifles, fowlers, muskets, powder horns, bags, fireplace & cooking hardware, lanterns, copperware, etc.
Attend the Auction on Saturday for great buys on items donated by the sutlers - all auction proceeds benefit the Park. Hosted by the "Friends of Fort Frederick" in partnership with the staff of Fort Frederick State Park.
Hours are Thursday, April 23, through Saturday, April 25 from 9 am to 5 pm and Sunday, April 26, from 9 am to 3 pm. Entrance fees are Adults - $5, Children 6 to 12 - $2, Children 5 and under – Free. 4-Day Passes Available.For more information, visit http://friendsoffortfrederick.info/market_fair.htm.
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April 19, 2020 Sunday (3 pm) - Patriot's Day (Virtual)
Location: This is now a Virtual Event, conducted via Zoom, with Remote Color Guard Participation!
Details: This National - level event is also now a VASSAR Presidential Initiative. Organized virtually by the Fairfax Resolves Chapter, VASSAR memorializes the eight men of the Lexington Militia killed in action on 19 Apr 1775. The flyer below contains additional details, and an email announcement will follow soon. RSVP to Jeff Thomas, 1st Vice President VASSAR, at jthomas4sar@gmail.com.
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Attendees: Hamilton, Carrigan, Christensen, Corey, Daniel, Dusenbury, Osborn, Poe, Robinson (Clayton), Robinson (Marc), Simmons, Duncan, Mills, Weyler, Dennis, Hamill, Jameson, Schwetke (Bill), Hall, Abbott, Bonner, Cook, McKinley, Schmidt, Thomas (Jeff), Thomas (Justin), Badamo, Melhuish, Russell, Branche, Friedma, Kelly, O'Kelley, and Greaf
Location: This is now a Virtual Event, conducted via Zoom, with Remote Color Guard Participation!
Details: This National - level event is also now a VASSAR Presidential Initiative. Organized virtually by the Fairfax Resolves Chapter, VASSAR memorializes the eight men of the Lexington Militia killed in action on 19 Apr 1775. The flyer below contains additional details, and an email announcement will follow soon. RSVP to Jeff Thomas, 1st Vice President VASSAR, at jthomas4sar@gmail.com.
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Attendees: Hamilton, Carrigan, Christensen, Corey, Daniel, Dusenbury, Osborn, Poe, Robinson (Clayton), Robinson (Marc), Simmons, Duncan, Mills, Weyler, Dennis, Hamill, Jameson, Schwetke (Bill), Hall, Abbott, Bonner, Cook, McKinley, Schmidt, Thomas (Jeff), Thomas (Justin), Badamo, Melhuish, Russell, Branche, Friedma, Kelly, O'Kelley, and Greaf
April 6, 2020 Monday (9:30 am) - NSDOAF Annual Meeting - CANCELLED - WILL BE RESCHEDULED FOR APRIL, 2021
Location: U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1301 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC
Details: This is a fraternal organization and first annual meeting of the National Society Descendants of American Farmers 1776 - 1990 (NSDOAF), and the VASSAR CG has received a request to provide support. The keynote speaker is U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Purdue.
The NSDOAF mission is to honor our ancestor farmers who were such an important part of the success of our beloved country by awarding higher education scholarships to students who will follow in our ancestor's footsteps. Many members of NSDOAF are also members of the NSSAR and NSDAR. For more information, please see https://www.nsdoaf.com.
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Location: U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1301 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC
Details: This is a fraternal organization and first annual meeting of the National Society Descendants of American Farmers 1776 - 1990 (NSDOAF), and the VASSAR CG has received a request to provide support. The keynote speaker is U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Purdue.
The NSDOAF mission is to honor our ancestor farmers who were such an important part of the success of our beloved country by awarding higher education scholarships to students who will follow in our ancestor's footsteps. Many members of NSDOAF are also members of the NSSAR and NSDAR. For more information, please see https://www.nsdoaf.com.
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April 4, 2020 Saturday 11:00 am) - 245th Anniversary of Patrick Henry's Speech - CANCELLED - WILL BE RESCHEDULED!!
St. John's Church has closed all upcoming services and events, and this event will be rescheduled.
Location: Historic St. John's Church, 2401 E Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23223
Details: This is a Chapter - level event, sponsored by the Richmond Chapter, VASSAR. This event is a full-costumed re-enactment and performance of Patrick Henry's famous speech on 23 March, 1775, where he spoke the words "Give me Liberty or Give me Death". The performance includes a wreath-laying opportunity and optional lunch afterwards. Participants are encouraged to attend in your 18th century finest! Please see the attached flyer for additional details, and RSVP to denny234@verizon.net if you wish to present a wreath and/or attend the luncheon.
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St. John's Church has closed all upcoming services and events, and this event will be rescheduled.
Location: Historic St. John's Church, 2401 E Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23223
Details: This is a Chapter - level event, sponsored by the Richmond Chapter, VASSAR. This event is a full-costumed re-enactment and performance of Patrick Henry's famous speech on 23 March, 1775, where he spoke the words "Give me Liberty or Give me Death". The performance includes a wreath-laying opportunity and optional lunch afterwards. Participants are encouraged to attend in your 18th century finest! Please see the attached flyer for additional details, and RSVP to denny234@verizon.net if you wish to present a wreath and/or attend the luncheon.
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March 14, 2020 Saturday (10 am) - 239th Commemoration of the Battle of Guilford Courthouse
Location: Guilford Courthouse National Military Part, 2332 New Garden Road, Greensboro, NC 27410
Details: This is a National - level event, of interest to the VASSAR and hosted by the NCSSAR, who will host a ceremony in remembrance of the men who fought and died in this pivotal battle of the American Revolution.
The Battle of Guilford Courthouse in North Carolina, on March 15, 1781, proved pivotal to 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.
The Headquarters Hotel for the North Carolina Society will be:
The Wyndham Garden – Greensboro
415 S Swing Rd
Greensboro, NC 27409
336-299-7650
Room reservations may be made by calling the hotel at 336-299-7650 and requesting the “Sons of the American Revolution” room rate of $99 + tax…includes a free breakfast! The cut-off date for hotel room reservations is March 6, 2020. A reception will be held at 5:00 pm on Friday, 13 March at the hotel.
The ceremony will begin Saturday morning with a Procession from the side of the Visitor Center to the Nathanael Greene Monument precisely at 10:00 am. Wreaths should be presented to the Visitor’s Center no later than 9:30 am to allow the Park Service time to transport them over to the monument.
In order for all presenters to be listed in the program, all RSVPs MUST be received no later than close of day Monday, 9 March, 2020.
RSVP Online Now!
or
Download the Paper RSVP Form
and mail to:
George Strunk
PO Box 10636
Goldsboro, NC 27532-0636
You may also contact George at gkstrunk2@gmail.com and on (919) 778-8324 for more information.
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Location: Guilford Courthouse National Military Part, 2332 New Garden Road, Greensboro, NC 27410
Details: This is a National - level event, of interest to the VASSAR and hosted by the NCSSAR, who will host a ceremony in remembrance of the men who fought and died in this pivotal battle of the American Revolution.
The Battle of Guilford Courthouse in North Carolina, on March 15, 1781, proved pivotal to 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.
The Headquarters Hotel for the North Carolina Society will be:
The Wyndham Garden – Greensboro
415 S Swing Rd
Greensboro, NC 27409
336-299-7650
Room reservations may be made by calling the hotel at 336-299-7650 and requesting the “Sons of the American Revolution” room rate of $99 + tax…includes a free breakfast! The cut-off date for hotel room reservations is March 6, 2020. A reception will be held at 5:00 pm on Friday, 13 March at the hotel.
The ceremony will begin Saturday morning with a Procession from the side of the Visitor Center to the Nathanael Greene Monument precisely at 10:00 am. Wreaths should be presented to the Visitor’s Center no later than 9:30 am to allow the Park Service time to transport them over to the monument.
In order for all presenters to be listed in the program, all RSVPs MUST be received no later than close of day Monday, 9 March, 2020.
RSVP Online Now!
or
Download the Paper RSVP Form
and mail to:
George Strunk
PO Box 10636
Goldsboro, NC 27532-0636
You may also contact George at gkstrunk2@gmail.com and on (919) 778-8324 for more information.
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February 27 - 29, 2020 - NSSAR Spring Leadership Conference and Trustees Meeting
Location: The Brown Hotel, Louisville, KY
Details: This is a National - level event, hosted by the NSSAR.
Weather: Partly cloudy, with winds 8 - 11 mph and temperature from the low 20s and highs in the mid 30s. Looks like some precipitation and small chance of flurries for those arriving on Thu.
Attendees: Schwetke
Location: The Brown Hotel, Louisville, KY
Details: This is a National - level event, hosted by the NSSAR.
Weather: Partly cloudy, with winds 8 - 11 mph and temperature from the low 20s and highs in the mid 30s. Looks like some precipitation and small chance of flurries for those arriving on Thu.
Attendees: Schwetke
February 22, 2020 Saturday (3 pm) - George Washington's Farewell Address
Location: Culpeper Masonic Cemetery, N. Main Street, Culpeper, VA
Details: The Culpeper Minute Men Chapter Sons of the American Revolution a Patriotic, Historical and Educational Society will be Celebrating George Washington’ s Birthday on Feb.22, 2020. The Minutemen will honor our 1st President with Color Guard, Wreath Laying and reading of his Farewell Address.
George Washington was the man who established the American Republic. He led the revolutionary army against the British Empire, he served as the first president, and most importantly he stepped down from power.
What’s so great about leaving office? Think of other great military commanders and revolutionary leaders before and after Washington -- Caesar, Cromwell, Napoleon, and Lenin. They all seized the power they had won and held it until death or military defeat. Therefore the reading of his Farewell address. For more information, contact CMM Pres. Charles Jameson at 540-222-9603 or email ccj1947@gmail.com.
Weather: Mostly sunny with a high of 54, winds light at 4 mph.
Attendees: Bonner, Hamill, Jameson, Poe, Robinson (Eric and Marc), Schwetke
Location: Culpeper Masonic Cemetery, N. Main Street, Culpeper, VA
Details: The Culpeper Minute Men Chapter Sons of the American Revolution a Patriotic, Historical and Educational Society will be Celebrating George Washington’ s Birthday on Feb.22, 2020. The Minutemen will honor our 1st President with Color Guard, Wreath Laying and reading of his Farewell Address.
George Washington was the man who established the American Republic. He led the revolutionary army against the British Empire, he served as the first president, and most importantly he stepped down from power.
What’s so great about leaving office? Think of other great military commanders and revolutionary leaders before and after Washington -- Caesar, Cromwell, Napoleon, and Lenin. They all seized the power they had won and held it until death or military defeat. Therefore the reading of his Farewell address. For more information, contact CMM Pres. Charles Jameson at 540-222-9603 or email ccj1947@gmail.com.
Weather: Mostly sunny with a high of 54, winds light at 4 mph.
Attendees: Bonner, Hamill, Jameson, Poe, Robinson (Eric and Marc), Schwetke
February 22, 2020 Saturday (11 am) - Commemoration of the 1766 Leedstown Resolutions
Location: Ingleside Winery, 5872 Leedstown Road, Oak Grove, VA 22443
Details: The Northern Neck of Virginia Historical Society (promoted here by the James Monroe Chapter) is delighted to host George Washington, Founding Father and first President of the United States of America. Washington, portrayed by Greg Fisher, will reflect on the role of the Leedstown Resolutions in forging our nation's future, the War and its challenges, and how we move forward to govern ourselves, our economy, as well as his personal challenges. See the attached flyer for additional details, including wine tasting and luncheon.
Weather: Sunny with a high of 52, winds light and variable at 4 mph
Attendees: Belfield, Bonner, Chase, Duncan, Hamill, Kelly, Lyman, Martin, Russell, Schwetke, Thomas, and Weyler
Location: Ingleside Winery, 5872 Leedstown Road, Oak Grove, VA 22443
Details: The Northern Neck of Virginia Historical Society (promoted here by the James Monroe Chapter) is delighted to host George Washington, Founding Father and first President of the United States of America. Washington, portrayed by Greg Fisher, will reflect on the role of the Leedstown Resolutions in forging our nation's future, the War and its challenges, and how we move forward to govern ourselves, our economy, as well as his personal challenges. See the attached flyer for additional details, including wine tasting and luncheon.
Weather: Sunny with a high of 52, winds light and variable at 4 mph
Attendees: Belfield, Bonner, Chase, Duncan, Hamill, Kelly, Lyman, Martin, Russell, Schwetke, Thomas, and Weyler
February 22, 2020 Saturday (10 am) - 244th Commemoration of the Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge
Location: Moore's Creek Battlefield, 200 Moore's Creek Dr, Currie, NC 28435
Details: This is a National - level event, hosted by the NCSSAR. In the Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge in North Carolina on February 27, 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 April 12, 1776, North Carolina became the first colony to vote in favor of independence from Britain.
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Location: Moore's Creek Battlefield, 200 Moore's Creek Dr, Currie, NC 28435
Details: This is a National - level event, hosted by the NCSSAR. In the Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge in North Carolina on February 27, 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 April 12, 1776, North Carolina became the first colony to vote in favor of independence from Britain.
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February 17, 2020 Monday (11 am) - Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the American Revolution
Location: Old Presbyterian Meeting House, 323 S Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Details: This is a Chapter - level event, hosted by the Kate Waller Barrett Chapter VADAR.
Weather: Partly cloudy, 53 degrees and winds 6 mph.
Attendees: Bonner, Cook, Davenport, Eubanks, Osborn, Schwetke, and Weyler
Location: Old Presbyterian Meeting House, 323 S Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Details: This is a Chapter - level event, hosted by the Kate Waller Barrett Chapter VADAR.
Weather: Partly cloudy, 53 degrees and winds 6 mph.
Attendees: Bonner, Cook, Davenport, Eubanks, Osborn, Schwetke, and Weyler
February 17, 2020 Monday (1 pm) - George Washington Birthday Parade
Location: Old Town Alexandria - further details will be posted.
Details: This is a Chapter - level event, hosted by the George Washington Chapter. We have been assigned to Division 3, which as you will see on the enclosed map, means we will muster along Pitt Street adjacent to the Lyles-Crouch School. The Parade staff requests that units form no later than 12:00 noon; the Parade steps off at 1:00 pm.
Please note that the Parade perimeter will be closed to traffic beginning at 10:00 am on Parade Day. Also attached is the list of parking restrictions, and general Rules and Procedures, for reference. Additional information can be found at http://washingtonbirthday.com/parade.
Weather: Partly cloudy, 53 degrees and winds 6 mph.
Attendees: Bonner, Davenport, Eubanks, Osborn, Schwetke, and Weyler
Location: Old Town Alexandria - further details will be posted.
Details: This is a Chapter - level event, hosted by the George Washington Chapter. We have been assigned to Division 3, which as you will see on the enclosed map, means we will muster along Pitt Street adjacent to the Lyles-Crouch School. The Parade staff requests that units form no later than 12:00 noon; the Parade steps off at 1:00 pm.
Please note that the Parade perimeter will be closed to traffic beginning at 10:00 am on Parade Day. Also attached is the list of parking restrictions, and general Rules and Procedures, for reference. Additional information can be found at http://washingtonbirthday.com/parade.
Weather: Partly cloudy, 53 degrees and winds 6 mph.
Attendees: Bonner, Davenport, Eubanks, Osborn, Schwetke, and Weyler
February 15, 2020 Saturday (10 am) - 239th Commemoration of the Crossing of the Dan
Location: The Prizery, 700 Bruce Street, South Boston, VA 24592
Details: This is a National - level event, of interest to the VASSAR and hosted by the Dan River Chapter VASSAR.
For those in town the night before this event, the 239th Crossing of the Dan Committee cordially invites you to attend a casual "Meet & Greet" on Friday, February 14 at 6:00 p.m. at Ernie's Restaurant, 1010 John Randolph Blvd., South Boston, Virginia for the Seafood Buffet; "Dutch Treat", (~$18 plus beverage, tax & tip).
Please see the attached flyer for additional details about this event including accommodations options. For additional information, please contact Jeff Myers, Registrar for the Dan River Chapter at 434-665-6127 or at danriver.vassar@gmail.com.
Weather: Mostly Sunny, 43 degrees and winds light and variable.
Attendees: Bonner, Cook, Davenport, Hall, Jameson, Kelly, O'Kelly, Osborn, Robinsons (Eric and Marc), and Schwetke (Bill and Doug), Thomas, Wallenborn, Weyler, and Williams
Location: The Prizery, 700 Bruce Street, South Boston, VA 24592
Details: This is a National - level event, of interest to the VASSAR and hosted by the Dan River Chapter VASSAR.
For those in town the night before this event, the 239th Crossing of the Dan Committee cordially invites you to attend a casual "Meet & Greet" on Friday, February 14 at 6:00 p.m. at Ernie's Restaurant, 1010 John Randolph Blvd., South Boston, Virginia for the Seafood Buffet; "Dutch Treat", (~$18 plus beverage, tax & tip).
Please see the attached flyer for additional details about this event including accommodations options. For additional information, please contact Jeff Myers, Registrar for the Dan River Chapter at 434-665-6127 or at danriver.vassar@gmail.com.
Weather: Mostly Sunny, 43 degrees and winds light and variable.
Attendees: Bonner, Cook, Davenport, Hall, Jameson, Kelly, O'Kelly, Osborn, Robinsons (Eric and Marc), and Schwetke (Bill and Doug), Thomas, Wallenborn, Weyler, and Williams
February 7 - 9 Friday - Sunday - 130th Annual VASSAR Meeting
Location: The Omni, Richmond, VA
Details: This is a State - level event, hosted by the VASSAR, including Annual Meeting, Public Service, Memorial, and Chapter Awards, as well as the installation of 2020 - 2021 Officers and the Society's 100th President.
Weather: Sunny, mid-to-upper 30s.
Attendees: Badamo, Bonner, Dennis, Eubanks, Hamill, Jameson, Robinson, Schwetke (Doug), and Thomas
Location: The Omni, Richmond, VA
Details: This is a State - level event, hosted by the VASSAR, including Annual Meeting, Public Service, Memorial, and Chapter Awards, as well as the installation of 2020 - 2021 Officers and the Society's 100th President.
Weather: Sunny, mid-to-upper 30s.
Attendees: Badamo, Bonner, Dennis, Eubanks, Hamill, Jameson, Robinson, Schwetke (Doug), and Thomas
Left photo - VASSAR CG portrait with (from L - R) Tom Badamo, Charles Jameson, Mike Dennis, Ken Bonner, Bill Schwetke (Society President), Tom Hamill, Doug Schwetke, and Vern Eubanks. Middle photo - CG in the VA State Capitol Rotunda following our Public Service, Memorial, and Chapter Awards. Right photo - CG retiring the colors following the Officers and President installation banquet.
February 8, 2020 Saturday (2:30 pm) - 241st Commemoration of the Battle of Kettle Creek
Location: TBD
Details: This is a National - level event, hosted by the GASSAR. The Battle of Kettle Creek (February 14, 1779) was a minor encounter in the back country of Georgia during the American Revolutionary War. It was fought in Wilkes County about eight miles from present-day Washington, GA. A militia force of Patriots decisively defeated and scattered a Loyalist militia force that was on its way to British-controlled Augusta.The victory demonstrated the inability of British forces to hold the interior of the state, or to protect even sizable numbers of Loyalist recruits outside their immediate area. The British, who had already decided to abandon Augusta, recovered some prestige a few weeks later, surprising a Patriot force in the Battle of Brier Creek. Georgia's back country would not come fully under British control until after the 1780 Siege of Charleston broke Patriot forces in the South.
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Attendees: Osborn
Location: TBD
Details: This is a National - level event, hosted by the GASSAR. The Battle of Kettle Creek (February 14, 1779) was a minor encounter in the back country of Georgia during the American Revolutionary War. It was fought in Wilkes County about eight miles from present-day Washington, GA. A militia force of Patriots decisively defeated and scattered a Loyalist militia force that was on its way to British-controlled Augusta.The victory demonstrated the inability of British forces to hold the interior of the state, or to protect even sizable numbers of Loyalist recruits outside their immediate area. The British, who had already decided to abandon Augusta, recovered some prestige a few weeks later, surprising a Patriot force in the Battle of Brier Creek. Georgia's back country would not come fully under British control until after the 1780 Siege of Charleston broke Patriot forces in the South.
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Compatriot Brett Osborn (4th from left), representing the VASSAR Color Guard at the 241st Commemoration of the Battle of Kettle Creek, in Lincoln County, GA on 7 Feb, 2020. Huzzah!
February 1, 2020 Saturday (10 am) - 239th Commemoration of the Battle of Cowen's Ford
Location: Hopewell Presbyterian Church, 10500 Beatties Ford Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078
Details: This is a National - level event, hosted by the Mecklenburg Chapter NCSSAR. The Battle of Cowan's Ford was 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.
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Attendees: Osborn
Location: Hopewell Presbyterian Church, 10500 Beatties Ford Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078
Details: This is a National - level event, hosted by the Mecklenburg Chapter NCSSAR. The Battle of Cowan's Ford was 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.
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January 18, 2020 Saturday (10 am) - 239th Commemoration of the Battle of Cowpens
Location: Cowpens National Battlefield, 4001 Chesnee Hwy, Gaffney, SC 29341
Details: This is a National - level event, of interest to the VASSAR and hosted by the Daniel Morgan Chapter SCSSAR. The Battle of Cowpens was an engagement during the American Revolutionary War fought on January 17, 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 ).
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Attendees: Osborn, Schwetke
Location: Cowpens National Battlefield, 4001 Chesnee Hwy, Gaffney, SC 29341
Details: This is a National - level event, of interest to the VASSAR and hosted by the Daniel Morgan Chapter SCSSAR. The Battle of Cowpens was an engagement during the American Revolutionary War fought on January 17, 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 ).
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Attendees: Osborn, Schwetke
