VIRGINIA SAR COLOR GUARD
HISTORY - 2021
July 24, 2021 Saturday (2 pm) – Patriot Grave Marking - Five Patriots
Muster time - 1:15 pm
Location: New Jerusalem Lutheran Church, 12942 Lutheran Church Road, Lovettsville, VA 20180
Details: This Chapter - level event hosted by the Fairfax Resolves Chapter, VASSAR and honors four Revolutionary War Patriots buried here. We plan to have Color Guard from both State Societies, elements of a fife and drum corps, and musket fire. Participants will have the opportunity to earn five (5) more grave markings towards the Grave Marking medal. Reply to Chapter President Dave Cook cook006@verizon.net with copy to Ken Bonner at ken.l.bonner@gmail.com by 17 July, indicating if you will attend (yes/no), present a wreath (yes/no) and/or participate in Color Guard (yes/no).
Weather:
Attendees: Carrigan, Christensen, Cook, Corey, Crain, Daniel, Embry (MDSSAR), Hall (Doug), Harris (MDSSAR), Huxsoll (David and Sam), Jameson, Kelly, McKinley, Moore, Morris, Moyer (MDSSAR), Phillips, Poe, Osborn, Reynolds, Robinson (Marc), Schwetke, Schwoerer (Barry and Jacob), Simmons, and Weyler - and junior 'members' Andrew Osborn and Drew Wajciechowski
Muster time - 1:15 pm
Location: New Jerusalem Lutheran Church, 12942 Lutheran Church Road, Lovettsville, VA 20180
Details: This Chapter - level event hosted by the Fairfax Resolves Chapter, VASSAR and honors four Revolutionary War Patriots buried here. We plan to have Color Guard from both State Societies, elements of a fife and drum corps, and musket fire. Participants will have the opportunity to earn five (5) more grave markings towards the Grave Marking medal. Reply to Chapter President Dave Cook cook006@verizon.net with copy to Ken Bonner at ken.l.bonner@gmail.com by 17 July, indicating if you will attend (yes/no), present a wreath (yes/no) and/or participate in Color Guard (yes/no).
Weather:
Attendees: Carrigan, Christensen, Cook, Corey, Crain, Daniel, Embry (MDSSAR), Hall (Doug), Harris (MDSSAR), Huxsoll (David and Sam), Jameson, Kelly, McKinley, Moore, Morris, Moyer (MDSSAR), Phillips, Poe, Osborn, Reynolds, Robinson (Marc), Schwetke, Schwoerer (Barry and Jacob), Simmons, and Weyler - and junior 'members' Andrew Osborn and Drew Wajciechowski
July 18, 2021 Saturday (11 am) – 247th Commemoration of the Signing of the Fairfax Resolves
Location: Pohick Church 9301 Richmond Highway Lorton, VA 22079 (US 1 & Telegraph Road)
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 18 July, 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.
Compatriots,
This year our chapter's commemoration of the Signing of the Fairfax Resolves will take place at historic Pohick Church (9301 Richmond Hwy, Lorton VA 22079) on July 17 at 11 a.m.
Since we are coming out of COVID restrictions, this year's event, marking the 247th anniversary of the adoption of the Fairfax Resolves, will be in-person, but those unable to join are encouraged to do so remotely via Zoom. A Zoom link will be provided to those who register.
To register for the event please fill out the form at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdInkQejqR3gaTA06FqAYGBE81YndXC4jQqwRfDsLgwTYL8Cg/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0. Also see the flyer attached. Please register no later than July 15.
Color Guard participants, please do not bring weapons to this event.
Thank you. We Iook forward to seeing you there.
David Huxsoll
1st VP, Fairfax Resolves SAR
Weather:
Attendees: Belfield, Bonner, Carrigan, Christensen, Cook, Corey, Daniel, DeLoach, Huxsoll, Jameson, Kelly, Morris, Robinson, and Weyler
Location: Pohick Church 9301 Richmond Highway Lorton, VA 22079 (US 1 & Telegraph Road)
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 18 July, 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.
Compatriots,
This year our chapter's commemoration of the Signing of the Fairfax Resolves will take place at historic Pohick Church (9301 Richmond Hwy, Lorton VA 22079) on July 17 at 11 a.m.
Since we are coming out of COVID restrictions, this year's event, marking the 247th anniversary of the adoption of the Fairfax Resolves, will be in-person, but those unable to join are encouraged to do so remotely via Zoom. A Zoom link will be provided to those who register.
To register for the event please fill out the form at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdInkQejqR3gaTA06FqAYGBE81YndXC4jQqwRfDsLgwTYL8Cg/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0. Also see the flyer attached. Please register no later than July 15.
Color Guard participants, please do not bring weapons to this event.
Thank you. We Iook forward to seeing you there.
David Huxsoll
1st VP, Fairfax Resolves SAR
Weather:
Attendees: Belfield, Bonner, Carrigan, Christensen, Cook, Corey, Daniel, DeLoach, Huxsoll, Jameson, Kelly, Morris, Robinson, and Weyler
July 5, 2021 Saturday (11:00 am) – Patriot Grave Marking – Benjamin Harrison V
Location: Berkeley Plantation, 12602 Harrison Landing Rd, Charles City, VA 23030
Details: This is a State - level event, organized and conducted by the Williamsburg Chapter, VASSAR. Benjamin Harrison V (April 5, 1726 – April 24, 1791) was an American planter and merchant, and served as a legislator in colonial Virginia, following a precedent of public service established by his namesakes. He became a Founding Father of the United States and was elected as Virginia's governor (1781–1784). As a Virginia delegate to the Continental Congress, and chairman of its Committee of the Whole, Harrison attended and presided over the final debate of the Declaration of Independence. He was one of its signers in 1776. The Declaration included a foundational philosophy of the United States: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness” (Wikipedia).
To participate in this event, email your name, title and Chapter to Bill Greaf at hsaprof@gmail.com by 27 June indicating whether you will present a wreath (yes/no) or participate in the Color Guard (yes/no).
Weather: Partly cloud skies. High 89F. Winds light and variable.
Attendees: Belfield, Bonner, Cook, Hall, Jameson, Lynch, Morris, Schwetke, Schwoerer, and Weyler - and junior 'member' Drew Wajciechowski
Location: Berkeley Plantation, 12602 Harrison Landing Rd, Charles City, VA 23030
Details: This is a State - level event, organized and conducted by the Williamsburg Chapter, VASSAR. Benjamin Harrison V (April 5, 1726 – April 24, 1791) was an American planter and merchant, and served as a legislator in colonial Virginia, following a precedent of public service established by his namesakes. He became a Founding Father of the United States and was elected as Virginia's governor (1781–1784). As a Virginia delegate to the Continental Congress, and chairman of its Committee of the Whole, Harrison attended and presided over the final debate of the Declaration of Independence. He was one of its signers in 1776. The Declaration included a foundational philosophy of the United States: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness” (Wikipedia).
To participate in this event, email your name, title and Chapter to Bill Greaf at hsaprof@gmail.com by 27 June indicating whether you will present a wreath (yes/no) or participate in the Color Guard (yes/no).
Weather: Partly cloud skies. High 89F. Winds light and variable.
Attendees: Belfield, Bonner, Cook, Hall, Jameson, Lynch, Morris, Schwetke, Schwoerer, and Weyler - and junior 'member' Drew Wajciechowski
July 4, 2021 Sunday (1 pm) - Independence Day
Location: Charters of Freedom monument, Yowell Meadow Park, N Blue Ridge Avenue, Culpeper, VA
Details: This is a National - level event, organized and conducted locally by the Culpeper Minutemen Chapter, VASSAR. This annual event is well-attended by the SAR, DAR, and members of the public. This unique agenda includes a special tribute to African Americans and American Indians from the Culpeper area who made a contribution to the American War for Independence. Please see the attached program for additional details for this event.
Weather: Sunshine and clouds mixed. Slight chance of an afternoon shower. High 79F. Comparatively, looks like a more temperate day than normal - when compared with the last couple of years!
Attendees: Jameson and Schwetke
Location: Charters of Freedom monument, Yowell Meadow Park, N Blue Ridge Avenue, Culpeper, VA
Details: This is a National - level event, organized and conducted locally by the Culpeper Minutemen Chapter, VASSAR. This annual event is well-attended by the SAR, DAR, and members of the public. This unique agenda includes a special tribute to African Americans and American Indians from the Culpeper area who made a contribution to the American War for Independence. Please see the attached program for additional details for this event.
Weather: Sunshine and clouds mixed. Slight chance of an afternoon shower. High 79F. Comparatively, looks like a more temperate day than normal - when compared with the last couple of years!
Attendees: Jameson and Schwetke
July 4, 2021 Sunday (~ 9 am) - Independence Day and March to the Tomb
Location: George Washington's Mount Vernon - Details forthcoming
Details: This is a National - level event, organized and conducted by the George Washington Chapter, VASSAR. Following are the latest details, from Compatriot Richard Rankin who is organizing this year's event on behalf of the GW Chapter.
July 4th Timeline: We will assemble at the Ann Pamela Cunningham Administrative Building (Building 3 on the Mount Vernon Map below) between 9:00 AM and 9:30 AM. At 9:30 AM, we expect to receive the “green light” from the Mount Vernon staff to march down to the Bowling Green, as we pass in review between the ranks of the 1st Virginia Regiment and the George Washington portrayer, then proceeding to the Tomb Grove.
At the Tomb Grove, the George Washington Chapter will conduct a brief ceremony featuring remarks from our Chapter President, Tom Roth. Both the VASSAR and DAR leaders will present greetings from their respective membership. The 2021 VASSAR Rumbaugh Oration Contest winner, Ms. Lauren Bradshaw, will be presenting her winning speech. Following the ceremony, the VASSAR Color Guard will lead us to the Washington Tombs for the wreath laying ceremony. All attendees will then have an opportunity to lay a carnation (provided by the Chapter) at General Washington’s and Martha Washington’s Tombs. The ceremony will conclude no later than 11:00 AM; at which time, we will return to the Tomb Grove for photographs.
Parking: Currently, we have been advised that there are no reserved parking spaces. We encourage you to arrive early (between 8 AM and 9 AM) and park in the Public Parking Areas marked P1 and P2 on the attached maps. After parking, please proceed to the pedestrian Purple Heart Gate (G2), press the Security Guard button and announce yourself as a participant in the “SAR Event”; you will then be buzzed in for entry. If you wish to drop passengers off before parking, you may do so in a section of the roundabout that will be closer to the Purple Heart Gate, than would be your eventual parking space. No admission fee will be required, unless you plan to tour the Mansion following our ceremony.
Mount Vernon Protocol: Face Masks: For outdoor events at Mt. Vernon, no face masks are required. For indoor events, (such as in the APC Building), face masks are required for unvaccinated guests. However, anyone who is vaccinated but feels more comfortable with wearing mask, should do what makes them feel most comfortable.
Golf Cart Scheduling: If you need assistance in getting to the Tomb Grove from the Cunningham Building and returning back to the Cunningham Building, please contact Chapter Vice President, Richard Rankin at 571-436-7846 to arrange a golf cart as soon as possible (there may be a short waiting time for their arrival).
Dress Code: As always, we request that all Compatriots either be in Color Guard uniform or blue blazers and khaki pants. Hats and straw boaters are permitted.
Chapter Medal: First-time SAR member participants will receive the George Washington Chapter’s coveted 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).
A Safety Note: We highly encourage all participants bring water, sun screen and wear a hat, as early July weather is notorious for high heat and humidity. The Mount Vernon staff is working on finding the shadiest spot within the Tomb Grove for the ceremony, but we may be in full sunlight.
If you have any other questions about this Mount Vernon event, please do not hesitate to contact our Chapter Vice President, Richard Rankin.
As a final reminder, guests are welcomed. If your neighbors, friends or family would like to join us on July 4th, please encourage them and share this informational packet with them. There is no need to come alone!
We look forward to seeing you on July 4th.
Fraternally,
George Washington Chapter Officers
George Washington Chapter, VASSAR
Weather: Sunshine and clouds mixed. Slight chance of an afternoon shower. High 79F. Comparatively, looks like a more temperate day than normal - when compared with the last couple of years!
Attendees: Bonner, Christensen, Cook, Duncan, Hall, Mills (Andrew and Jack), Newman, Schwetke, Weyler, and Whitney - and junior 'member' Drew Wajciechowski
Location: George Washington's Mount Vernon - Details forthcoming
Details: This is a National - level event, organized and conducted by the George Washington Chapter, VASSAR. Following are the latest details, from Compatriot Richard Rankin who is organizing this year's event on behalf of the GW Chapter.
July 4th Timeline: We will assemble at the Ann Pamela Cunningham Administrative Building (Building 3 on the Mount Vernon Map below) between 9:00 AM and 9:30 AM. At 9:30 AM, we expect to receive the “green light” from the Mount Vernon staff to march down to the Bowling Green, as we pass in review between the ranks of the 1st Virginia Regiment and the George Washington portrayer, then proceeding to the Tomb Grove.
At the Tomb Grove, the George Washington Chapter will conduct a brief ceremony featuring remarks from our Chapter President, Tom Roth. Both the VASSAR and DAR leaders will present greetings from their respective membership. The 2021 VASSAR Rumbaugh Oration Contest winner, Ms. Lauren Bradshaw, will be presenting her winning speech. Following the ceremony, the VASSAR Color Guard will lead us to the Washington Tombs for the wreath laying ceremony. All attendees will then have an opportunity to lay a carnation (provided by the Chapter) at General Washington’s and Martha Washington’s Tombs. The ceremony will conclude no later than 11:00 AM; at which time, we will return to the Tomb Grove for photographs.
Parking: Currently, we have been advised that there are no reserved parking spaces. We encourage you to arrive early (between 8 AM and 9 AM) and park in the Public Parking Areas marked P1 and P2 on the attached maps. After parking, please proceed to the pedestrian Purple Heart Gate (G2), press the Security Guard button and announce yourself as a participant in the “SAR Event”; you will then be buzzed in for entry. If you wish to drop passengers off before parking, you may do so in a section of the roundabout that will be closer to the Purple Heart Gate, than would be your eventual parking space. No admission fee will be required, unless you plan to tour the Mansion following our ceremony.
Mount Vernon Protocol: Face Masks: For outdoor events at Mt. Vernon, no face masks are required. For indoor events, (such as in the APC Building), face masks are required for unvaccinated guests. However, anyone who is vaccinated but feels more comfortable with wearing mask, should do what makes them feel most comfortable.
Golf Cart Scheduling: If you need assistance in getting to the Tomb Grove from the Cunningham Building and returning back to the Cunningham Building, please contact Chapter Vice President, Richard Rankin at 571-436-7846 to arrange a golf cart as soon as possible (there may be a short waiting time for their arrival).
Dress Code: As always, we request that all Compatriots either be in Color Guard uniform or blue blazers and khaki pants. Hats and straw boaters are permitted.
Chapter Medal: First-time SAR member participants will receive the George Washington Chapter’s coveted 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).
A Safety Note: We highly encourage all participants bring water, sun screen and wear a hat, as early July weather is notorious for high heat and humidity. The Mount Vernon staff is working on finding the shadiest spot within the Tomb Grove for the ceremony, but we may be in full sunlight.
If you have any other questions about this Mount Vernon event, please do not hesitate to contact our Chapter Vice President, Richard Rankin.
As a final reminder, guests are welcomed. If your neighbors, friends or family would like to join us on July 4th, please encourage them and share this informational packet with them. There is no need to come alone!
We look forward to seeing you on July 4th.
Fraternally,
George Washington Chapter Officers
George Washington Chapter, VASSAR
Weather: Sunshine and clouds mixed. Slight chance of an afternoon shower. High 79F. Comparatively, looks like a more temperate day than normal - when compared with the last couple of years!
Attendees: Bonner, Christensen, Cook, Duncan, Hall, Mills (Andrew and Jack), Newman, Schwetke, Weyler, and Whitney - and junior 'member' Drew Wajciechowski
July 3, 2021 Saturday (11:00 am) – Patriot Grave Marking – Francis Lightfoot Lee
Location: Tayloe family cemetery, Mount Airy Plantation, Warsaw, Virginia
Details: This is a State - level event, organized and conducted by the James Monroe Chapter, VASSAR. Francis Lightfoot Lee (October 14, 1734 – January 11, 1797) was a member of the House of Burgesses in the Colony of Virginia. As an active protester regarding issues such as the Stamp Act of 1765, Lee helped move the colony in the direction of independence from Britain. Lee was a delegate to the Virginia Conventions and the Continental Congress. He was a signer of the Articles of Confederation and the Declaration of Independence as a representative of Virginia (Wikipedia).
To participate in this event, email your name, title and Chapter to Charles Belfield at belmo54@yahoo.com by 27 June indicating whether you will present a wreath (yes/no) or participate in the Color Guard (yes/no).
Weather:
Attendees: Bonner, Hall
Location: Tayloe family cemetery, Mount Airy Plantation, Warsaw, Virginia
Details: This is a State - level event, organized and conducted by the James Monroe Chapter, VASSAR. Francis Lightfoot Lee (October 14, 1734 – January 11, 1797) was a member of the House of Burgesses in the Colony of Virginia. As an active protester regarding issues such as the Stamp Act of 1765, Lee helped move the colony in the direction of independence from Britain. Lee was a delegate to the Virginia Conventions and the Continental Congress. He was a signer of the Articles of Confederation and the Declaration of Independence as a representative of Virginia (Wikipedia).
To participate in this event, email your name, title and Chapter to Charles Belfield at belmo54@yahoo.com by 27 June indicating whether you will present a wreath (yes/no) or participate in the Color Guard (yes/no).
Weather:
Attendees: Bonner, Hall
July 3, 2021 Saturday (8:30 am) – Patriot Wreath Ceremony – Richard Henry Lee
Location: Burnt House Fields Cemetery Coles Point, Westmoreland County, Virginia
Details: This is a State - level event, organized and conducted by the James Monroe Chapter. Richard Henry Lee (January 20, 1732 – June 19, 1794) was an American statesman and Founding Father from Virginia, best known for the June 1776 Lee Resolution, the motion in the Second Continental Congress calling for the colonies' independence from Great Britain leading to the United States Declaration of Independence, which he signed. He also served a one-year term as the President of the Continental Congress, was a signatory to the Articles of Confederation, and was a United States Senator from Virginia from 1789 to 1792, serving during part of that time as the second President pro tempore of the upper house He was a member of the Lee family, a historically influential family in Virginia politics (Wikipedia).
To participate in this event, email your name, title and Chapter to Charles Belfield at belmo54@yahoo.com by 27 June indicating whether you will present a wreath (yes/no) or participate in the Color Guard (yes/no).
Weather:
Attendees: Bonner, Hall
Location: Burnt House Fields Cemetery Coles Point, Westmoreland County, Virginia
Details: This is a State - level event, organized and conducted by the James Monroe Chapter. Richard Henry Lee (January 20, 1732 – June 19, 1794) was an American statesman and Founding Father from Virginia, best known for the June 1776 Lee Resolution, the motion in the Second Continental Congress calling for the colonies' independence from Great Britain leading to the United States Declaration of Independence, which he signed. He also served a one-year term as the President of the Continental Congress, was a signatory to the Articles of Confederation, and was a United States Senator from Virginia from 1789 to 1792, serving during part of that time as the second President pro tempore of the upper house He was a member of the Lee family, a historically influential family in Virginia politics (Wikipedia).
To participate in this event, email your name, title and Chapter to Charles Belfield at belmo54@yahoo.com by 27 June indicating whether you will present a wreath (yes/no) or participate in the Color Guard (yes/no).
Weather:
Attendees: Bonner, Hall
June 26, 2021 Saturday (4 pm) - Patrick Henry Day and 245th Anniversary of his election as Virginia's First Revolutionary Governor
Muster Time - 3:15 pm
Location: Governor's Palace, 300 Palace Green Street, Williamsburg, VA
Details: This is a VASSAR Presidential "Lift Your Voice" Initiative and Public Service Program, organized locally by the Williamsburg Chapter, VASSAR. The first Virginia State Constitution was ratified in the House of Burgesses in Williamsburg on the 29th of June 1776, and Patrick Henry was sworn in as the first Colonial Governor on the 5th of July. Henry was elected unopposed and served three consecutive one-year terms until 1779.
Parking is behind Matthew Whaley Elementary School, 301 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA 23185. This parking area involves a short walk (~ 3 city blocks) along a gravel path the the Governor's Palace. There are approximately 100 parking spots but it is on a first come, first served basis. We will be able to use flag stakes here. And we will need wooden flints for a possible CW militia supervisory inspection of weapons.
Weather: Mainly cloudy, high of 86F. Winds South at 10 to 15 mph.
Attendees: Bonner, Cook, Corey, Daniel, Dennis, Ford, Greaf, Jameson, Lynch, Mills (Andrew, Jack, and Charles), Morr, Morris, Schwetke, Thompson, and Westerberger
Muster Time - 3:15 pm
Location: Governor's Palace, 300 Palace Green Street, Williamsburg, VA
Details: This is a VASSAR Presidential "Lift Your Voice" Initiative and Public Service Program, organized locally by the Williamsburg Chapter, VASSAR. The first Virginia State Constitution was ratified in the House of Burgesses in Williamsburg on the 29th of June 1776, and Patrick Henry was sworn in as the first Colonial Governor on the 5th of July. Henry was elected unopposed and served three consecutive one-year terms until 1779.
Parking is behind Matthew Whaley Elementary School, 301 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA 23185. This parking area involves a short walk (~ 3 city blocks) along a gravel path the the Governor's Palace. There are approximately 100 parking spots but it is on a first come, first served basis. We will be able to use flag stakes here. And we will need wooden flints for a possible CW militia supervisory inspection of weapons.
Weather: Mainly cloudy, high of 86F. Winds South at 10 to 15 mph.
Attendees: Bonner, Cook, Corey, Daniel, Dennis, Ford, Greaf, Jameson, Lynch, Mills (Andrew, Jack, and Charles), Morr, Morris, Schwetke, Thompson, and Westerberger
June 26, 2021 Saturday (11 am) - 240th Commemoration of the Battle of Spencer's Ordinary
Muster Time - 10:15 am
Location: Freedom Park, 5537 Centreville Road, Williamsburg, VA
Details: This is a Chapter - level event, organized locally by the Williamsburg Chapter, VASSAR. The Battle of Spencer's Ordinary was an inconclusive skirmish that took place on 26 June 1781, late in the American Revolutionary War. British forces under Lieutenant Colonel John Graves Simcoe and American forces under Colonel Richard Butler, light detachments from the armies of General Lord Cornwallis and the Marquis de Lafayette respectively, clashed near a tavern (the "ordinary") at a road intersection not far from Williamsburg, Virginia. Lafayette had been shadowing Cornwallis as he moved his army toward Williamsburg from central Virginia. Aware that Simcoe had become separated from Cornwallis, he sent Butler out in an attempt to cut Simcoe off. Both sides, concerned that the other might be reinforced by its main army, eventually broke off the battle.
The event is held at the Interpretive Center at Freedom Park, 5537 Centerville Rd, Williamsburg, Va 23188. Enter the park, proceed approximately 1 mile, go around the Botanical Garden and take the first right at the sign for the Interpretive Center. Parking is available in front of the center. The park opens at 10 AM and supports a zip line activity (Go Ape) and bike trails which will also compete for parking. If you are bringing a Chapter or Battle flag, please bring both flag stake and stand, as we may need to use stands at this event.
Weather: Mainly cloudy, high of 86F. Winds South at 10 to 15 mph.
Attendees: Bonner, Cook, Daniel, Dennis, Greaf, Jameson, Lynch, Mills (Andrew and Jack), Morr, Morris, Schwetke, Thompson, and Westenberger
Muster Time - 10:15 am
Location: Freedom Park, 5537 Centreville Road, Williamsburg, VA
Details: This is a Chapter - level event, organized locally by the Williamsburg Chapter, VASSAR. The Battle of Spencer's Ordinary was an inconclusive skirmish that took place on 26 June 1781, late in the American Revolutionary War. British forces under Lieutenant Colonel John Graves Simcoe and American forces under Colonel Richard Butler, light detachments from the armies of General Lord Cornwallis and the Marquis de Lafayette respectively, clashed near a tavern (the "ordinary") at a road intersection not far from Williamsburg, Virginia. Lafayette had been shadowing Cornwallis as he moved his army toward Williamsburg from central Virginia. Aware that Simcoe had become separated from Cornwallis, he sent Butler out in an attempt to cut Simcoe off. Both sides, concerned that the other might be reinforced by its main army, eventually broke off the battle.
The event is held at the Interpretive Center at Freedom Park, 5537 Centerville Rd, Williamsburg, Va 23188. Enter the park, proceed approximately 1 mile, go around the Botanical Garden and take the first right at the sign for the Interpretive Center. Parking is available in front of the center. The park opens at 10 AM and supports a zip line activity (Go Ape) and bike trails which will also compete for parking. If you are bringing a Chapter or Battle flag, please bring both flag stake and stand, as we may need to use stands at this event.
Weather: Mainly cloudy, high of 86F. Winds South at 10 to 15 mph.
Attendees: Bonner, Cook, Daniel, Dennis, Greaf, Jameson, Lynch, Mills (Andrew and Jack), Morr, Morris, Schwetke, Thompson, and Westenberger
June 19, 2021 Saturday (10 am) - Gen'l Daniel Morgan Commemoration
Location: Mount Hebron Cemetery, 305 E Boscawen Street, Winchester, VA
Details: This is a State - level event, organized locally by the Col James Wood II Chapter, VASSAR. 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.
Chapters should RSVP to Dale Corey at dale.corey@comcast.net by 15 June if you wish to participate in the wreath ceremony.
Weather:
Attendees: National Vice Color Guard Commander Lyles commanding; Bonner, Christensen, Cook, Corey,Daniel, Dennis, Gill, Hall, Jameson, Johnson, Moore, Osborn, Poe, Schwetke, and St. Jacques
Location: Mount Hebron Cemetery, 305 E Boscawen Street, Winchester, VA
Details: This is a State - level event, organized locally by the Col James Wood II Chapter, VASSAR. 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.
Chapters should RSVP to Dale Corey at dale.corey@comcast.net by 15 June if you wish to participate in the wreath ceremony.
Weather:
Attendees: National Vice Color Guard Commander Lyles commanding; Bonner, Christensen, Cook, Corey,Daniel, Dennis, Gill, Hall, Jameson, Johnson, Moore, Osborn, Poe, Schwetke, and St. Jacques
June 5, 2021 Saturday (11 am) - 240th Commemoration of Wayne's Crossing
Muster time - 10:15 am
Location: Spirit of Loudoun Revolutionary War Memorial, Loudoun County Courthouse, 18 E Market Street, Leesburg, VA 20176
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 in route to joining General Lafayette’s Army.
Weather: Sunny and forecasted 82F at program time. Winds W @ at 5 to 10 mph.
Attendees: Bonner, Carrigan, Christensen, Cook, Corey, Dennis, Hall, Jameson, Lynch, McKinley, Poe, Schmidt, and Schwetke
Muster time - 10:15 am
Location: Spirit of Loudoun Revolutionary War Memorial, Loudoun County Courthouse, 18 E Market Street, Leesburg, VA 20176
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 in route to joining General Lafayette’s Army.
Weather: Sunny and forecasted 82F at program time. Winds W @ at 5 to 10 mph.
Attendees: Bonner, Carrigan, Christensen, Cook, Corey, Dennis, Hall, Jameson, Lynch, McKinley, Poe, Schmidt, and Schwetke
May 31, 2021 Monday (1 pm) - National Memorial Day Commemoration
Location: Veterans Memorial, 8050 Main Street, Middletown, VA
Details: This is a National - level event, organized locally by the Col James Wood II Chapter, VASSAR.
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Attendees: Bonner, Corey, Hall, Jameson, and Robinson (Marc)
Location: Veterans Memorial, 8050 Main Street, Middletown, VA
Details: This is a National - level event, organized locally by the Col James Wood II Chapter, VASSAR.
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Attendees: Bonner, Corey, Hall, Jameson, and Robinson (Marc)
May 31, 2021 Monday (11 am) - National Memorial Day Parade
Location: National Cemetery, 305 US Avenue, Winchester, VA
Details: This is a National - level event, organized locally by the Culpeper Minutemen Chapter, VASSAR.
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Attendees: Corey, Hall, Jameson, and Robinson (Marc)
Location: National Cemetery, 305 US Avenue, Winchester, VA
Details: This is a National - level event, organized locally by the Culpeper Minutemen Chapter, VASSAR.
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Attendees: Corey, Hall, Jameson, and Robinson (Marc)
May 29, 2021 Saturday (10:30 am) – 241st Commemoration of the Battle of Waxhaws (Buford’s Massacre)
Location: Buford, SC
Details: This is a National - level event sponsored by the General Francis Marion Chapter, SCSSAR. 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, the British commanding officer Tarleton 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.
Please see the attached to complete and return to event organizer Greg Ohanesian, Past President SCSSAR by May 21, 2021.
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Attendees: Bonner, Hamill, and Schwetke
Location: Buford, SC
Details: This is a National - level event sponsored by the General Francis Marion Chapter, SCSSAR. 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, the British commanding officer Tarleton 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.
Please see the attached to complete and return to event organizer Greg Ohanesian, Past President SCSSAR by May 21, 2021.
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Attendees: Bonner, Hamill, and Schwetke
May 28, 2021 Friday (1 pm) - 285th Anniversary of Patrick Henry's Birthday
Muster time - 12:15 pm
Location: Patrick Henry's Red Hill Plantation, 1250 Red Hill Road, Brookneal, VA 24528
Details: This is a VASSAR Presidential "Lift Your Voice" Initiative and Public Service Program. Red Hill Plantation is the final home and burial place of Patrick Henry, the fiery legislator and orator of the American Revolution. Henry bought Red Hill Plantation at his retirement in 1794 and occupied it until 1799, the year of his death. Reply to Eric Monday at emonday@ci.martinsville.va.us with copy to Ken Bonner at ken.l.bonner@gmail.com by May 22nd indicating if you will attend (yes/no), present a wreath (yes/no) and/or participate in Color Guard (yes/no).
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Attendees: Bonner, Corey, Dennis, Geisinger, Greaf, Hall, Kelly, Schwetke (Bill), Schwoerer, and Weyler
Muster time - 12:15 pm
Location: Patrick Henry's Red Hill Plantation, 1250 Red Hill Road, Brookneal, VA 24528
Details: This is a VASSAR Presidential "Lift Your Voice" Initiative and Public Service Program. Red Hill Plantation is the final home and burial place of Patrick Henry, the fiery legislator and orator of the American Revolution. Henry bought Red Hill Plantation at his retirement in 1794 and occupied it until 1799, the year of his death. Reply to Eric Monday at emonday@ci.martinsville.va.us with copy to Ken Bonner at ken.l.bonner@gmail.com by May 22nd indicating if you will attend (yes/no), present a wreath (yes/no) and/or participate in Color Guard (yes/no).
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Attendees: Bonner, Corey, Dennis, Geisinger, Greaf, Hall, Kelly, Schwetke (Bill), Schwoerer, and Weyler
May 22, 2021 Saturday (3 pm) - Revolutionary War Monument Dedication
Muster time - 2:15 am
Location: Shockoe Hill Cemetery, Hospital Road, Richmond, VA
Details: This is a State - level event. The VASSAR is dedicating a Monument to Patriots buried in Shockoe Hill Cemetery. Color Guard participants will have the opportunity to earn five more grave markings towards the Grave Marking medal. Reply to Bill Schwetke at schwetke.sar@gmail.com with copy to Ken Bonner at ken.l.bonner@gmail.com by May 15th indicating if you will attend (yes/no), present a wreath (yes/no) and/or participate in Color Guard (yes/no).
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Attendees: Belfield, Bonner, Carrigan, Cook, Corey, Daniel, Duncan, Hall, Kelly, Lyman, Morris, Osborn, Robinson (Marc) Schwetke (Bill), and Weyler
Muster time - 2:15 am
Location: Shockoe Hill Cemetery, Hospital Road, Richmond, VA
Details: This is a State - level event. The VASSAR is dedicating a Monument to Patriots buried in Shockoe Hill Cemetery. Color Guard participants will have the opportunity to earn five more grave markings towards the Grave Marking medal. Reply to Bill Schwetke at schwetke.sar@gmail.com with copy to Ken Bonner at ken.l.bonner@gmail.com by May 15th indicating if you will attend (yes/no), present a wreath (yes/no) and/or participate in Color Guard (yes/no).
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Attendees: Belfield, Bonner, Carrigan, Cook, Corey, Daniel, Duncan, Hall, Kelly, Lyman, Morris, Osborn, Robinson (Marc) Schwetke (Bill), and Weyler
May 15, 2021 Saturday (10 am) - Multiple Rev War and War of 1812 Grave Marking
Muster time - 9:15 am
Location: Ebenezer Cemetery, 20421 Airmont Road, Bluemont, VA
Details: This is a Chapter - level event co-hosted by the Fairfax Resolves and Col William Grayson Chapters, VASSAR. Participation in this one event will count as five grave markings toward your National Grave Marking Medal.
Directions from the east (66 & 50): Route 50 west through the traffic circle at routes 50 & 15. In I.7 miles past the circle, turn right onto Snickersville Turnpike/Rt. 734. In 11 miles turn left onto Airmont Road/Rt. 719. (Do not turn onto Ebenezer Church Road). In 2.7 miles the cemetery is on the right. Directions from Route 7: Snickersville Turnpike/Rt. 734 intersects with Rt. 7 on the left just before entering Clark County when coming from the east, when coming from the west Snickersville Turnpike/Rt. 734 intersects on the right just after entering Loudoun County (first road in Loudoun County). Turn right onto Airmont Road/Rt 719—see above. Reply to Ross Schwalm at pahessian@gmail.com with copy to Ken Bonner at ken.l.bonner@gmail.com by May 11th indicating if you will attend (yes/no), present a wreath (yes/no) and/or participate in Color Guard (yes/no).
Weather: At the present (9 May), the long-range forecast looks like 71 degrees with partly cloudy (which also means partly sunny :-) skies and very low chance of precipitation. Should be good weather for our event!
Attendees: Bonner, Carrigan, Christensen, Cook, Corey, Daniel, Dennis, Duncan, Gill, Hall, Jameson, Mills (Andrew and Jack), Osborn, Parmeter, Phillips, Poe, Reynolds, Robinson (Marc), Schwetke (Bill and Doug), Schwoerer (Barry and Jacob), and Weyler. Also attending, from the Gen'l Adam Stephens Chapter WVSSAR and dual member of CJWII, are Englebright and Keesecker
Muster time - 9:15 am
Location: Ebenezer Cemetery, 20421 Airmont Road, Bluemont, VA
Details: This is a Chapter - level event co-hosted by the Fairfax Resolves and Col William Grayson Chapters, VASSAR. Participation in this one event will count as five grave markings toward your National Grave Marking Medal.
Directions from the east (66 & 50): Route 50 west through the traffic circle at routes 50 & 15. In I.7 miles past the circle, turn right onto Snickersville Turnpike/Rt. 734. In 11 miles turn left onto Airmont Road/Rt. 719. (Do not turn onto Ebenezer Church Road). In 2.7 miles the cemetery is on the right. Directions from Route 7: Snickersville Turnpike/Rt. 734 intersects with Rt. 7 on the left just before entering Clark County when coming from the east, when coming from the west Snickersville Turnpike/Rt. 734 intersects on the right just after entering Loudoun County (first road in Loudoun County). Turn right onto Airmont Road/Rt 719—see above. Reply to Ross Schwalm at pahessian@gmail.com with copy to Ken Bonner at ken.l.bonner@gmail.com by May 11th indicating if you will attend (yes/no), present a wreath (yes/no) and/or participate in Color Guard (yes/no).
Weather: At the present (9 May), the long-range forecast looks like 71 degrees with partly cloudy (which also means partly sunny :-) skies and very low chance of precipitation. Should be good weather for our event!
Attendees: Bonner, Carrigan, Christensen, Cook, Corey, Daniel, Dennis, Duncan, Gill, Hall, Jameson, Mills (Andrew and Jack), Osborn, Parmeter, Phillips, Poe, Reynolds, Robinson (Marc), Schwetke (Bill and Doug), Schwoerer (Barry and Jacob), and Weyler. Also attending, from the Gen'l Adam Stephens Chapter WVSSAR and dual member of CJWII, are Englebright and Keesecker
May 8, 2021 Saturday (1 pm) - Martin's Station National Commemoration
Muster time - 12:15 am
Location: Historic Henry County Courthouse, 1 East Main Street, Martinsville, VA
Details: This is a National - level event sponsored by the VASSAR and co-hosted by the Martin's Station and Col George Waller Chapters, VASSAR. The event this year is held in a new location in Martinsville, VA, where General Joseph Martin resided. There will be an onsite wreath laying ceremony at the General Joseph Martin Monument at the Historic Henry County Courthouse in Martinsville. Please see the attached flyer for registration instructions. You are asked to register to participate in the event (yes/no), wreath laying (yes/no), or Color Guard (yes/no). The event organizer, Andy Doss, may also be contacted at andydoss@vt.edu.
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Attendees: Coker, Corey, Doss, Geisinger, Hall, Jameson, Kelly, Morris, Robinson (Marc), Schwetke (Bill), and Weyler
Muster time - 12:15 am
Location: Historic Henry County Courthouse, 1 East Main Street, Martinsville, VA
Details: This is a National - level event sponsored by the VASSAR and co-hosted by the Martin's Station and Col George Waller Chapters, VASSAR. The event this year is held in a new location in Martinsville, VA, where General Joseph Martin resided. There will be an onsite wreath laying ceremony at the General Joseph Martin Monument at the Historic Henry County Courthouse in Martinsville. Please see the attached flyer for registration instructions. You are asked to register to participate in the event (yes/no), wreath laying (yes/no), or Color Guard (yes/no). The event organizer, Andy Doss, may also be contacted at andydoss@vt.edu.
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Attendees: Coker, Corey, Doss, Geisinger, Hall, Jameson, Kelly, Morris, Robinson (Marc), Schwetke (Bill), and Weyler
May 8, 2021 Saturday - Wilderness Road/Raid at Martin's Station - CANCELED
Location: After careful consideration, it is with sincere regret that the Friends of Wilderness Road State Park have decided to not hold the 2021 Raid at Martin’s Station (posted on the Park's Facebook page on 1 March 2021)
Details: This National - level event sponsored by the VASSAR and hosted by the Friends of Wilderness Road State Park.
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Attendees: Bonner
Location: After careful consideration, it is with sincere regret that the Friends of Wilderness Road State Park have decided to not hold the 2021 Raid at Martin’s Station (posted on the Park's Facebook page on 1 March 2021)
Details: This National - level event sponsored by the VASSAR and hosted by the Friends of Wilderness Road State Park.
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Attendees: Bonner
May 1, 2021 Monday (am) - National Memorial Day Parade - pre-recording for playback on Memorial Day
Location: National Mall, Washington, DC
Details: This is a National - level event, organized locally by the George Washington Chapter, VASSAR.
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Attendees: Bonner, Carrigan, Corey, Dooley, Elston, Jameson, Morris, Schmidt, Schwetke (Bill), and Weyler. There were two additional participants present, and I'm trying to identify them (see picture).
Location: National Mall, Washington, DC
Details: This is a National - level event, organized locally by the George Washington Chapter, VASSAR.
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Attendees: Bonner, Carrigan, Corey, Dooley, Elston, Jameson, Morris, Schmidt, Schwetke (Bill), and Weyler. There were two additional participants present, and I'm trying to identify them (see picture).
April 22 - 25, 2021 Friday - Sunday - Fort Frederick 18th Century Market Fair - CANCELED
Location: The Friends of Fort Frederick regretfully announced that this year's Market Fair is canceled. The decision was reached after it was determined that they would not be able to meet the Governor's relaxed COVID requirements.
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. For more information, visit http://friendsoffortfrederick.info/market_fair.htm.
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Attendees:
Location: The Friends of Fort Frederick regretfully announced that this year's Market Fair is canceled. The decision was reached after it was determined that they would not be able to meet the Governor's relaxed COVID requirements.
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. For more information, visit http://friendsoffortfrederick.info/market_fair.htm.
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April 24, 2021 Saturday (1 pm) – 263rd Anniversary of James Monroe's Birthday
Location: James Monroe's Highland, 2050 James Monroe Parkway, Charlottsville, VA
Details: This is a Chapter - level event, hosted by the James Monroe Chapter, VASSAR. Wreaths will be presented at Highland, President Monroe's residence between 1799 and 1823, in recognition of his birthday (actual date 28 April, 1758). Please see the attached flyer for additional details including registration directions and deadlines.
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Attendees: Bonner, O'Kelley
Location: James Monroe's Highland, 2050 James Monroe Parkway, Charlottsville, VA
Details: This is a Chapter - level event, hosted by the James Monroe Chapter, VASSAR. Wreaths will be presented at Highland, President Monroe's residence between 1799 and 1823, in recognition of his birthday (actual date 28 April, 1758). Please see the attached flyer for additional details including registration directions and deadlines.
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Attendees: Bonner, O'Kelley
April 18, 2021 Sunday (3 - 5 pm) – Patriots’ Day
Location: Arlington National Cemetery, Lexington Minuteman Memorial, Sec 1-297-34
Details: This National - level event is also now a VASSAR Presidential Initiative. Organized locally by the Fairfax Resolves Chapter, VASSAR memorializes the eight men of the Lexington Militia killed in action on 19 April, 1775.
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Attendees: Bonner
Location: Arlington National Cemetery, Lexington Minuteman Memorial, Sec 1-297-34
Details: This National - level event is also now a VASSAR Presidential Initiative. Organized locally by the Fairfax Resolves Chapter, VASSAR memorializes the eight men of the Lexington Militia killed in action on 19 April, 1775.
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Attendees: Bonner
April 12, 2021 (10 am) - 245th Commemoration of the Signing of the Halifax Resolves
Location: Virtual Event
Details: This National - level event sponsored by the Halifax Resolves Chapter, NCSSAR. 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.
Please use the following link to RSVP no later than April 5th if possible.
https://forms.gle/6FuAs1v29EfdH3G46
Invitations to participate in a Zoom event will follow your registration.
If you would like to present a wreath, that is very much appreciated, and the opportunity is scheduled into the event planning.
If you have any questions, please contact Steve Avent at savent917@gmail.com.
Thank you,
Geoffrey S Pittard, President, Halifax Resolves Chapter NCSAR
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Attendees: Bonner
Location: Virtual Event
Details: This National - level event sponsored by the Halifax Resolves Chapter, NCSSAR. 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.
Please use the following link to RSVP no later than April 5th if possible.
https://forms.gle/6FuAs1v29EfdH3G46
Invitations to participate in a Zoom event will follow your registration.
If you would like to present a wreath, that is very much appreciated, and the opportunity is scheduled into the event planning.
If you have any questions, please contact Steve Avent at savent917@gmail.com.
Thank you,
Geoffrey S Pittard, President, Halifax Resolves Chapter NCSAR
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Attendees: Bonner
April 11, 2021 (1 pm) - 278th Anniversary of Thomas Jefferson's Birthday
Location: Historic Tuckahoe, 12601 River Rd, Richmond, VA 23238
Details: This Chapter - level event sponsored by the Thomas Jefferson Chapter, VASSAR. The Virginia SAR will commemorate the 278th Anniversary of Thomas Jefferson's Birthday with a wreath laying ceremony on Sunday, April 11th, at Historic Tuckahoe, Thomas Jefferson's boyhood home. This event is sponsored by the Thomas Jefferson chapter and includes a tour of the house and grounds. Come see the house where Jefferson lived and the school house on the grounds where he received his first education. See the attached invitation for more information.
The cost of this event is $10 per person, which covers our use of the property and the discounted group tour rate. This is a special opportunity to see the house and grounds, which are only open for group tours at this time. This is a special SAR group tour at a 50% reduced rate. Normal admission is $20 per person. Funds will be collected onsite on the day of the event.
Check in begins at 1:00pm, the tour will begin at 1:30pm and the outdoor wreath laying ceremony will take place at 3:00pm. You do not have to participate in the tour to participate in the wreath laying ceremony. However, the cost per person applies even if you only participate in the wreath laying ceremony. You are free to explore the grounds on your own after the ceremony.
State limitations on gatherings in Virginia were eased yesterday to 100 for outdoor gatherings and 50 for indoor gatherings. Historic Tuckahoe will break us into smaller groups for the house tour.
To register for this event, email your name, title and chapter to Chapter President David Cooke at xcooke66@gmail.com by Sunday, April 4th stating if you will participate in the tour (yes/no), wreath laying (yes/no) or Color Guard (yes/no).
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Attendees: Belfield, Bonner, Corey, Kelly, Morris, Osborn, Weyler, and Williams
Location: Historic Tuckahoe, 12601 River Rd, Richmond, VA 23238
Details: This Chapter - level event sponsored by the Thomas Jefferson Chapter, VASSAR. The Virginia SAR will commemorate the 278th Anniversary of Thomas Jefferson's Birthday with a wreath laying ceremony on Sunday, April 11th, at Historic Tuckahoe, Thomas Jefferson's boyhood home. This event is sponsored by the Thomas Jefferson chapter and includes a tour of the house and grounds. Come see the house where Jefferson lived and the school house on the grounds where he received his first education. See the attached invitation for more information.
The cost of this event is $10 per person, which covers our use of the property and the discounted group tour rate. This is a special opportunity to see the house and grounds, which are only open for group tours at this time. This is a special SAR group tour at a 50% reduced rate. Normal admission is $20 per person. Funds will be collected onsite on the day of the event.
Check in begins at 1:00pm, the tour will begin at 1:30pm and the outdoor wreath laying ceremony will take place at 3:00pm. You do not have to participate in the tour to participate in the wreath laying ceremony. However, the cost per person applies even if you only participate in the wreath laying ceremony. You are free to explore the grounds on your own after the ceremony.
State limitations on gatherings in Virginia were eased yesterday to 100 for outdoor gatherings and 50 for indoor gatherings. Historic Tuckahoe will break us into smaller groups for the house tour.
To register for this event, email your name, title and chapter to Chapter President David Cooke at xcooke66@gmail.com by Sunday, April 4th stating if you will participate in the tour (yes/no), wreath laying (yes/no) or Color Guard (yes/no).
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Attendees: Belfield, Bonner, Corey, Kelly, Morris, Osborn, Weyler, and Williams
March 20, 2021 Saturday (10 am) - 246th Anniversary of Patrick Henry's Speech
Location: Richmond, VA - Virtual Event
Details: This is a VASSAR Presidential "Lift Your Voice" Initiative and Public Service Program, organized locally by the Richmond Chapter, VASSAR. This event is traditionally 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".
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Attendees: Belfield, Bonner, Cook, Corey, Daniel, Doss, Greaf, Hall, Hamilton, Hodges, Jameson, LaFlam, McKinley, Morris, Osborn, Parmeter, Phillips, Robinson (Marc), Schwetke (Bill), Simmons, and Weyler
Location: Richmond, VA - Virtual Event
Details: This is a VASSAR Presidential "Lift Your Voice" Initiative and Public Service Program, organized locally by the Richmond Chapter, VASSAR. This event is traditionally 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".
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Attendees: Belfield, Bonner, Cook, Corey, Daniel, Doss, Greaf, Hall, Hamilton, Hodges, Jameson, LaFlam, McKinley, Morris, Osborn, Parmeter, Phillips, Robinson (Marc), Schwetke (Bill), Simmons, and Weyler
March 16, 2021 Tuesday (7 pm) - 270th Commemoration of James Madison's Birthday
Location: Virtual Event
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Attendees: Belfield, Bonner, Cook, Corey, Daniel, Geisinger, Greaf, Hall, Hodges, Jameson, McKinley, Morris, Osborn, Phillips, Robinson (Marc), Schwetke (Bill), Simmons, and Weyler
Location: Virtual Event
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Attendees: Belfield, Bonner, Cook, Corey, Daniel, Geisinger, Greaf, Hall, Hodges, Jameson, McKinley, Morris, Osborn, Phillips, Robinson (Marc), Schwetke (Bill), Simmons, and Weyler
March 13, 2021 Saturday (3 pm) – 240th Commemoration of the Battle of Guilford Courthouse
Location: Virtual Event
Details: This is a National - level event, of interest to the VASSAR and hosted by the NCSSAR, who will host a virtual ceremony via Zoom. Please register your attendance here. Sign in to Zoom starting at 2:00 PM 13 March 2021. The event will start at 3:00 PM. Please enter the number assigned and emailed to you on 12 March, with the link, in front of your name. Instructions will be included in the link. Registration Point of Contact is George Strunk, gkstrunk2@gmail.com, (919)778-8324.
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.
Weather: N/A
Attendees: Bonner
Location: Virtual Event
Details: This is a National - level event, of interest to the VASSAR and hosted by the NCSSAR, who will host a virtual ceremony via Zoom. Please register your attendance here. Sign in to Zoom starting at 2:00 PM 13 March 2021. The event will start at 3:00 PM. Please enter the number assigned and emailed to you on 12 March, with the link, in front of your name. Instructions will be included in the link. Registration Point of Contact is George Strunk, gkstrunk2@gmail.com, (919)778-8324.
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.
Weather: N/A
Attendees: Bonner
March 12, 2021 Saturday (10 am) – Special Congress
Location: Westfields Marriott, Chantilly, VA - registered delegates with credentials only
Details: This is a National - level event, held for the purpose of considering changes to the NSSAR Constitution, Article VIII, to allow Congresses and Special Congresses by alternative means and defining alternative means.
Weather: N/A
Attendees: Bonner, Cook, Schwetke (Bill)
Location: Westfields Marriott, Chantilly, VA - registered delegates with credentials only
Details: This is a National - level event, held for the purpose of considering changes to the NSSAR Constitution, Article VIII, to allow Congresses and Special Congresses by alternative means and defining alternative means.
Weather: N/A
Attendees: Bonner, Cook, Schwetke (Bill)
February 27, 2021 Saturday (10 am) – 245th Commemoration of the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge
Location: Virtual Event
Details: This is a National - level event, hosted by the Lower Cape Fear Chapter NCSSAR and Stamp Defiance Chapter NCDAR, with Moores Creek National Battlefield. The park will hold a “virtual” Anniversary event beginning at 10 am on Saturday 27 February and continuing through Sunday February 28, via Facebook Live, their Facebook page (www.facebook.com/moorescreeknps) as well as Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/moorescreek_nps/), Twitter (https://twitter.com/MooresCreekNPS), and YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRyckhSy0fgvxwBGH74AA1w?view_as=subscriber). Please click here to Register for wreath presentations, bringing Greetings and Color Guard participation before 20 February 2021. A practice Zoom call will be conducted on Thursday, 25 February 2021 at 10:00 am. Event Coordinator – John O. Thornhill.
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.
Weather: N/A
Attendees: Bonner
Location: Virtual Event
Details: This is a National - level event, hosted by the Lower Cape Fear Chapter NCSSAR and Stamp Defiance Chapter NCDAR, with Moores Creek National Battlefield. The park will hold a “virtual” Anniversary event beginning at 10 am on Saturday 27 February and continuing through Sunday February 28, via Facebook Live, their Facebook page (www.facebook.com/moorescreeknps) as well as Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/moorescreek_nps/), Twitter (https://twitter.com/MooresCreekNPS), and YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRyckhSy0fgvxwBGH74AA1w?view_as=subscriber). Please click here to Register for wreath presentations, bringing Greetings and Color Guard participation before 20 February 2021. A practice Zoom call will be conducted on Thursday, 25 February 2021 at 10:00 am. Event Coordinator – John O. Thornhill.
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.
Weather: N/A
Attendees: Bonner
~ February 27, 2021 Saturday – 255th Commemoration of the 1766 Leedstown Resolutions
Location: TBA
Details: This is a Chapter - level event, hosted by the James Monroe Chapter, VASSAR.
Weather:
Attendees:
Location: TBA
Details: This is a Chapter - level event, hosted by the James Monroe Chapter, VASSAR.
Weather:
Attendees:
February 22nd, 2021 Monday (4 pm) – George Washington's Birthday and Reading of his Farewell Address
Location: Culpeper Masonic Cemetery, 1012 N Main Street, Culpeper, VA 22701
Details: This is a Chapter- level event, hosted by the Culpeper Minutemen Chapter VASSAR. This observance is conducted near the graves of Gen'l Edward Stevens and Col John Jameson. For more information, please contact Chapter President Charles Jameson at ccj1947@gmail.com.
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Attendees: Carrigan, Cook, Corey, Daniel, Dennis, Jameson, Morris, Parmeter, Schwetke (Bill) and Weyler
Location: Culpeper Masonic Cemetery, 1012 N Main Street, Culpeper, VA 22701
Details: This is a Chapter- level event, hosted by the Culpeper Minutemen Chapter VASSAR. This observance is conducted near the graves of Gen'l Edward Stevens and Col John Jameson. For more information, please contact Chapter President Charles Jameson at ccj1947@gmail.com.
Weather:
Attendees: Carrigan, Cook, Corey, Daniel, Dennis, Jameson, Morris, Parmeter, Schwetke (Bill) and Weyler
February 20, 2021 Saturday (10 am) – 240th Commemoration of the Crossing of the Dan
Location: Virtual Event
Details: This is a National - level event, of interest to the VASSAR and hosted by the Dan River Chapter VASSAR. 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.
Weather:
Attendees: Bonner, Branche, Callaway, Cook, Corey, Daniel, Fowlkes, Geisinger, Hall, Hamilton, Jameson, Kelly, Marlowe, Morris, O'Kelley, Osborn, Phillips, Potter, Roderick, Schwetke (Bill), and Weyler
Location: Virtual Event
Details: This is a National - level event, of interest to the VASSAR and hosted by the Dan River Chapter VASSAR. 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.
Weather:
Attendees: Bonner, Branche, Callaway, Cook, Corey, Daniel, Fowlkes, Geisinger, Hall, Hamilton, Jameson, Kelly, Marlowe, Morris, O'Kelley, Osborn, Phillips, Potter, Roderick, Schwetke (Bill), and Weyler
February 15, 2021 Monday – George Washington Birthday Parade - CANCELED
This year's parade is canceled due to COVID, however there are a number of smaller group and virtual
events held. Visit http://washingtonbirthday.com/ for more information.
Location: Virtual Events
Details: This is a Chapter - level event, organized by the George Washington Chapter VASSAR.
Weather:
This year's parade is canceled due to COVID, however there are a number of smaller group and virtual
events held. Visit http://washingtonbirthday.com/ for more information.
Location: Virtual Events
Details: This is a Chapter - level event, organized by the George Washington Chapter VASSAR.
Weather:
February 15, 2021 Monday – Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the American Revolution - CANCELED
This year's observance is canceled due to COVID, however there are a number of smaller group and virtual
events held. Visit http://washingtonbirthday.com/ for more information.
Location: Virtual Events
Details: This is a Chapter - level event, hosted by the Kate Waller Barrett Chapter VADAR.
Weather:
Attendees:
This year's observance is canceled due to COVID, however there are a number of smaller group and virtual
events held. Visit http://washingtonbirthday.com/ for more information.
Location: Virtual Events
Details: This is a Chapter - level event, hosted by the Kate Waller Barrett Chapter VADAR.
Weather:
Attendees:
February 13, 2021 Saturday (10 am) - 242nd Commemoration of the Battle of Kettle Creek
Location: Virtual Event
Details: This is a National - level event, hosted by the GASSAR. In order to register as a wreath presenter or as a ceremony viewer on Zoom, please click on the Google Forms Link below and provide the requested information. You may also contact the event coordinator Ed Rigel, Historic Sites and Celebrations Committee, GASSAR, at (770) 757-6070 or via email at erigel@dogwood.net.
The Battle of Kettle Creek fought on 14 February, 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.
Weather: N/A
Attendees: Bonner, Christensen, Cook, Corey, Daniel, Jameson, LaFlam, Morris, Osborn, Parmeter, Robinson (Clayton), Robinson (Marc), Schwetke (Bill), Simmons, and Thomas (Jeff)
Location: Virtual Event
Details: This is a National - level event, hosted by the GASSAR. In order to register as a wreath presenter or as a ceremony viewer on Zoom, please click on the Google Forms Link below and provide the requested information. You may also contact the event coordinator Ed Rigel, Historic Sites and Celebrations Committee, GASSAR, at (770) 757-6070 or via email at erigel@dogwood.net.
The Battle of Kettle Creek fought on 14 February, 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.
Weather: N/A
Attendees: Bonner, Christensen, Cook, Corey, Daniel, Jameson, LaFlam, Morris, Osborn, Parmeter, Robinson (Clayton), Robinson (Marc), Schwetke (Bill), Simmons, and Thomas (Jeff)
February 6, 2021 Saturday – 131st Annual VASSAR Meeting on Zoom
Location: Zoom Meeting, based out of the Omni Richmond
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 2021 - 2022 Officers and the Society's 101st President.
Weather: N/A
Attendees: Bonner
Location: Zoom Meeting, based out of the Omni Richmond
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 2021 - 2022 Officers and the Society's 101st President.
Weather: N/A
Attendees: Bonner
February 4, 2021 Thursday (7 pm) – VASSAR Color Guard Workshop Meeting on Zoom
Location: Zoom Meeting - details emailed separately to registered participants
Details: This is a State - level event, hosted by the VASSAR Color Guard during the Societies' 131st Annual Meeting.
Weather: N/A
Attendees: Bonner, Christensen, Coggins, Cook, Corey, Crain, Daniel, Eilts, Geisinger, Greaf, Hall, Jameson, Lynch, McKinley, Melhuish, Morris, Osborn, Parmerter, Phillips, Pridgen, Robinson (Marc), Roth, Schwetke (Bill), Schwetke (Doug), and Weyler
Location: Zoom Meeting - details emailed separately to registered participants
Details: This is a State - level event, hosted by the VASSAR Color Guard during the Societies' 131st Annual Meeting.
Weather: N/A
Attendees: Bonner, Christensen, Coggins, Cook, Corey, Crain, Daniel, Eilts, Geisinger, Greaf, Hall, Jameson, Lynch, McKinley, Melhuish, Morris, Osborn, Parmerter, Phillips, Pridgen, Robinson (Marc), Roth, Schwetke (Bill), Schwetke (Doug), and Weyler
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January 30, 2021 Saturday (10:00 - 11:30 am) - 240th Commemoration of the Battle of Cowen's Ford
(Note - the new issue of SAR Color Guardsman Magazine publishes the date of 1 Feburary, however NCSSAR and
sponsoring Mecklenburg Chapter have scheduled for 30 January - if this changes, I will update Dispatches)
Location: Virtual Event - via Zoom
Details: This is a National - level event, hosted by the Mecklenburg Chapter NCSSAR. Please visit https://www.ncssar.org/event/zoom-240th-anniversary-of-the-battle-of-cowans-ford/ by 24 January, 2021 to RSVP for participation and wreath presentations. The Zoom link for this event is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85246573418?pwd=VklrV1NkVzZZTXBpOE92WXFGUUV2Zz09, and will open for attendees to join at 9:30 am. You may also contact Joe Culik at jc@fairview-law.com if you have any questions.
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.
Weather: N/A
Attendees: Bonner, Cook, Corey, Hall, Hamilton, Robinson (Marc)
(Note - the new issue of SAR Color Guardsman Magazine publishes the date of 1 Feburary, however NCSSAR and
sponsoring Mecklenburg Chapter have scheduled for 30 January - if this changes, I will update Dispatches)
Location: Virtual Event - via Zoom
Details: This is a National - level event, hosted by the Mecklenburg Chapter NCSSAR. Please visit https://www.ncssar.org/event/zoom-240th-anniversary-of-the-battle-of-cowans-ford/ by 24 January, 2021 to RSVP for participation and wreath presentations. The Zoom link for this event is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85246573418?pwd=VklrV1NkVzZZTXBpOE92WXFGUUV2Zz09, and will open for attendees to join at 9:30 am. You may also contact Joe Culik at jc@fairview-law.com if you have any questions.
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.
Weather: N/A
Attendees: Bonner, Cook, Corey, Hall, Hamilton, Robinson (Marc)
January 17, 2021 Sunday (1 pm) - 240th Commemoration of the Battle of Cowpens
Location: Virtual Event - via Cowpens National Battlefield Facebook Page
Details: This is a National - level event, of interest to the VASSAR and hosted by the Daniel Morgan Chapter SCSSAR. The deadline for registration for inclusion of names scrolled on the Facebook page is 31 December, 2020. I believe the Facebook site is https://www.facebook.com/CowpensNationalBattlefield. Please see the attached invitation below.
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 ).
Weather: N/A
Attendees: Bonner, Christensen, Cook, Corey, Daniel, Englebright, Hall, Hamilton, Osborn, Parmeter, Poe, Robinson (Marc), Simmons
Location: Virtual Event - via Cowpens National Battlefield Facebook Page
Details: This is a National - level event, of interest to the VASSAR and hosted by the Daniel Morgan Chapter SCSSAR. The deadline for registration for inclusion of names scrolled on the Facebook page is 31 December, 2020. I believe the Facebook site is https://www.facebook.com/CowpensNationalBattlefield. Please see the attached invitation below.
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 ).
Weather: N/A
Attendees: Bonner, Christensen, Cook, Corey, Daniel, Englebright, Hall, Hamilton, Osborn, Parmeter, Poe, Robinson (Marc), Simmons
