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LATEST NEWS
Since our State Society Annual Meeting on 09 February 2019 the Virginia SAR Color Guard has covered 14 events with 44 guardsmen participating from 14 chapters. So far 6 Guardsmen have participated in three or more national/district events to have a year qualifying for the Silver Color Guard or von Steuben Medals.
Since our State Society Annual Meeting on 09 February 2019 the Virginia SAR Color Guard has covered 14 events with 44 guardsmen participating from 14 chapters. So far 6 Guardsmen have participated in three or more national/district events to have a year qualifying for the Silver Color Guard or von Steuben Medals.
At the Annual Meeting Banquet Paul Chase assumed command of our Color Guard - we are in good hands!
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Brett Osborn of the Colonel James Wood II Chapter was unanimously voted the Virginia SAR Color Guardsman of the Year for 2018
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Gary Green of North Carolina, a dual member of the Virginia Society, was selected as the NSSAR Color Guardsman of the Year at Spring Leadership. |
NEWS FROM 2019 SPRING LEADERSHIP: The latest draft of the NSSAR Color Guard Safety Policy and Procedures was presented to the Color Guard Committee at Spring Leadership and again it did not meet the committee members requirements and was tabled until Fall Leadership.
Also at Fall Leadership two new national events were added:
The Battle of Bunker Hill (MA) - actual battle was on 17 Jun
The Battle of Monmouth (NJ) - actual battle was on 28 Jun
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Also at Fall Leadership two new national events were added:
The Battle of Bunker Hill (MA) - actual battle was on 17 Jun
The Battle of Monmouth (NJ) - actual battle was on 28 Jun
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Information on suitable Color Guard Uniforms and suppliers
See Color Guard Workshop Slide File at Bottom of Page
See Color Guard Workshop Slide File at Bottom of Page
COLOR GUARD SCHEDULE
POSTPONED – Patriot Jeffery Collins Grave Marking
Location: Glenn Manor Vineyards, 2244 Browntown Rd, Front Royal, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event. Col James Wood, II Chapter. Possible Musket Volleys,
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POSTPONED - Stay tuned for updated information!
Location: Glenn Manor Vineyards, 2244 Browntown Rd, Front Royal, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event. Col James Wood, II Chapter. Possible Musket Volleys,
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POSTPONED - Stay tuned for updated information!
May 25th Saturday (10:30 AM) – 239th Anniversary of The Battle of Waxhaws
Location: Lancaster, SC
Details: A National Level Event. We will bring Virginia soil for President Davenport to spread on the mass grave of Virginians.
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Anticipated Attendees: Hall, Schwetke
Location: Lancaster, SC
Details: A National Level Event. We will bring Virginia soil for President Davenport to spread on the mass grave of Virginians.
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Anticipated Attendees: Hall, Schwetke
Any Memorial Day Color Guard Event counts as a National Level Event
for Silver Color Guard or von Steuben Medal credit.
Find one and participate!
for Silver Color Guard or von Steuben Medal credit.
Find one and participate!
May 26th Sunday (2:00 PM) – Memorial Day Ceremony at Berryville
Location: Rose Hill Park, Berryville VA
Details: A National Level Event. Inclement weather is barn immediately behind the band stand.
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Anticipated Attendees: Chase
Location: Rose Hill Park, Berryville VA
Details: A National Level Event. Inclement weather is barn immediately behind the band stand.
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Anticipated Attendees: Chase
May 27th Monday (11:00 AM) – Memorial Day at Culpeper National Cemetery
Location: Culpeper, VA
Details: A National Level Event. Restrooms available in the Visitors Center.
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Anticipated Attendees: Chase
Location: Culpeper, VA
Details: A National Level Event. Restrooms available in the Visitors Center.
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Anticipated Attendees: Chase
May 27th Monday (2:00 PM) – National Memorial Day Parade
Location: Washington, DC
Details: A National Level Event. Medal presented by George Washington Chapter to all first time participants. Release form is required; link will be posted when available. MUSTER AT 1:00 PM. Parade officials recommend parking at the Ronald Reagan International Trade Center (entrance on 14th Street near Constitution Avenue). The SAR unit's assembly site is on the east (or Capitol) side of 7th Street, N.W., on the National Mall, approximately 100 feet south of the intersection of Madison Drive and 7th Street, N.W. 1.2 mile parade route with about the same distance walking required to assembly and after dismissal. Significant restrictions on weapons. Each participant must sign and return a release form, found below, to Mike Elston.
Weather: We will march "Rain or Shine"
Bring water and sun screen - porta-johns available onsite
Anticipated Attendees: Schwetke, Duncan, Weyler
Location: Washington, DC
Details: A National Level Event. Medal presented by George Washington Chapter to all first time participants. Release form is required; link will be posted when available. MUSTER AT 1:00 PM. Parade officials recommend parking at the Ronald Reagan International Trade Center (entrance on 14th Street near Constitution Avenue). The SAR unit's assembly site is on the east (or Capitol) side of 7th Street, N.W., on the National Mall, approximately 100 feet south of the intersection of Madison Drive and 7th Street, N.W. 1.2 mile parade route with about the same distance walking required to assembly and after dismissal. Significant restrictions on weapons. Each participant must sign and return a release form, found below, to Mike Elston.
Weather: We will march "Rain or Shine"
Bring water and sun screen - porta-johns available onsite
Anticipated Attendees: Schwetke, Duncan, Weyler
June 1st Saturday (11:00 AM) – Commemoration of General Wayne's Crossing Day
Location: Loudoun County Courthouse, Leesburg, VA. Muster at the Spirit of Loudoun Revolutionary War Memorial on the courthouse grounds in Leesburg, VA.
Details: A Chapter Level Event. Fairfax Resolves Chapter. We will plan to meet for lunch at Trungo's,
2 Loudoun St SW, Leesburg, VA 20175, a 5-minute walk from the Memorial. RSVP to timdio@live.com, lovelandc@aol.com, and dms13@vt.edu if you plan to attend as Color Guard and/or lunch afterwards.
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Anticipated Attendees: Chase
Inclement weather location: St. James Episcopal Church Fellowship Hall
Location: Loudoun County Courthouse, Leesburg, VA. Muster at the Spirit of Loudoun Revolutionary War Memorial on the courthouse grounds in Leesburg, VA.
Details: A Chapter Level Event. Fairfax Resolves Chapter. We will plan to meet for lunch at Trungo's,
2 Loudoun St SW, Leesburg, VA 20175, a 5-minute walk from the Memorial. RSVP to timdio@live.com, lovelandc@aol.com, and dms13@vt.edu if you plan to attend as Color Guard and/or lunch afterwards.
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Anticipated Attendees: Chase
Inclement weather location: St. James Episcopal Church Fellowship Hall
June 1st Saturday – Two Grave Marking Ceremonies
Virginia Presidential Initiative
Location: Portsmouth, VA
Details: A State Level Event. Presidential Initiative.
Virginia Presidential Initiative
Location: Portsmouth, VA
Details: A State Level Event. Presidential Initiative.
10:00 AM Cedar Grave Cemetery, 305 Front Street, Portsmouth, VA
11:30 AM Trinity Episcopal Church, 500 Court St, Portsmouth, VA
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Anticipated Attendees: Davenport, Schwetke, Thomas
11:30 AM Trinity Episcopal Church, 500 Court St, Portsmouth, VA
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Anticipated Attendees: Davenport, Schwetke, Thomas
June 8th Saturday (10:00 AM) – 239th Anniversary of Ramsour's Mill
Location: FD Jack Kiser School,, 301 Jeb Seagle Dr, Lincolnton, NC
Details: A National Level Event. Information here.
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Location: FD Jack Kiser School,, 301 Jeb Seagle Dr, Lincolnton, NC
Details: A National Level Event. Information here.
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June 15th Saturday (2:00 PM)
Culpeper Minutemen Battalion Memorial Ceremony
Location: Off of Monument Lane in Yowell Meadow Park, Culpeper, VA - be sure to check map to find it!
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Culpeper Minutemen Chapter - Muster NLT 01:30- includes musket volley - will be preceded by chapter meeting and lunch at Luigi's Restaurant. More information, including map: here.
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Culpeper Minutemen Battalion Memorial Ceremony
Location: Off of Monument Lane in Yowell Meadow Park, Culpeper, VA - be sure to check map to find it!
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Culpeper Minutemen Chapter - Muster NLT 01:30- includes musket volley - will be preceded by chapter meeting and lunch at Luigi's Restaurant. More information, including map: here.
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June 22nd Saturday (12:00 PM) – 241st Anniversary of the Battle of Monmouth
Location: Monmouth Battlefield State Park, 16 Business Route 33, Manalapan, NJ
Details: A National Level Event. Recently declared national event. Ceremony will be at the Flagpole near the Visitor's Center.
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Location: Monmouth Battlefield State Park, 16 Business Route 33, Manalapan, NJ
Details: A National Level Event. Recently declared national event. Ceremony will be at the Flagpole near the Visitor's Center.
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June 29th Saturday (10:00 AM) – Second Annual Andrew Lewis Day Ceremony
Location: Salem Civic Center, 1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Fincastle Resolves Chapter - Joint Event with West Virginia SAR. The Fincastle Resolves Chapter will host a buffet luncheon at a reasonable cost in the Civic Center - watch for details to sign up for the luncheon.
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Anticipated Attendees: Schwetke
Location: Salem Civic Center, 1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Fincastle Resolves Chapter - Joint Event with West Virginia SAR. The Fincastle Resolves Chapter will host a buffet luncheon at a reasonable cost in the Civic Center - watch for details to sign up for the luncheon.
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Anticipated Attendees: Schwetke
June 29th Saturday (10:00 AM) – Joint SAR (Patriot Col. James Wren) and War of 1812 (John S. Wren and Robert Darne) Grave Markings
Location: Wren-Darne Cemetery 2615 Hillsman Street Falls Church, VA
Details: A Joint Chapter Level Event. Fairfax Resolves Chapter and War of 1812. Musket Volleys and Taps, The Wren-Darne Cemetery is a very small cemetery located in a residential area. Carpooling is encouraged.. All participants will be offered the opportunity to tour Longview, the plantation home of Col. James Wren immediately after the ceremony. Finger food will be provided. Parking is limited, carpooling is encouraged.
RSVP: Dave Cook @ cook006@verizon.net.
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Anticipated Attendees: Bonner, Cook, Schmidt, Thomas
Location: Wren-Darne Cemetery 2615 Hillsman Street Falls Church, VA
Details: A Joint Chapter Level Event. Fairfax Resolves Chapter and War of 1812. Musket Volleys and Taps, The Wren-Darne Cemetery is a very small cemetery located in a residential area. Carpooling is encouraged.. All participants will be offered the opportunity to tour Longview, the plantation home of Col. James Wren immediately after the ceremony. Finger food will be provided. Parking is limited, carpooling is encouraged.
RSVP: Dave Cook @ cook006@verizon.net.
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Anticipated Attendees: Bonner, Cook, Schmidt, Thomas
Any Independence Day Color Guard Event counts as a National Level Event
for Silver Color Guard or von Steuben Medal credit.
Find one and participate!
for Silver Color Guard or von Steuben Medal credit.
Find one and participate!
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July 4th Thursday (10:00 AM) – Independence Day at Mount Vernon
Location: Mount Vernon, VA Details: A National Level Event. Medal presented by George Washington Chapter to all first time participants. We will march up the Bowling Green then over to Washington's Tomb. Weapons are allowed. Naturalization Ceremony will follow. All SAR Participants Muster by the Cunningham Administration Building at 9:30 AM. We no longer are allowed to park inside by the Administration building - arrive early for favorable parking. Total walking distance about 1.0 miles. Weather: Anticipated Attendees: Duncan, L., Duncan, J., Weyler |
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July 4th Thursday (12:00 PM) – Declaration of Independence Historic Event at Culpepr Courthouse
Location: Courthouse Lawn, Culpeper, VA
Details: A National Level Event. Includes musket volley. Muster NLT 11:30, show earlier if possible to help with set up. Restroom available in the Fire Department.
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Location: Courthouse Lawn, Culpeper, VA
Details: A National Level Event. Includes musket volley. Muster NLT 11:30, show earlier if possible to help with set up. Restroom available in the Fire Department.
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July 4th Thursday (4:00 PM) – Culpeper Independence Day Parade
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Location: Culpeper, VA
Details: A National Level Event. Muster NLT 3:30 on Piedmont Street, east of Main. Float ride available for those choosing not to march. 0.6 mile parade route, float ride available back to starting point.
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Location: Culpeper, VA
Details: A National Level Event. Muster NLT 3:30 on Piedmont Street, east of Main. Float ride available for those choosing not to march. 0.6 mile parade route, float ride available back to starting point.
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July 5th - 10th – 129th Annual SAR Congress
Location: Hilton Orange County, 3050 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA
Details: A National Level Event.
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Anticipated Attendees: Davenport, Schwetke, Weyler
Location: Hilton Orange County, 3050 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA
Details: A National Level Event.
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Anticipated Attendees: Davenport, Schwetke, Weyler
July 20th Saturday (6:05 PM) – SAR Night at the Ball Park - Potomac Nationals
Location: Pfitzner Stadium, Woodbridge, VA
Details: A State Level Event. Presidential Initiative. Potomac Nationals vs Fayetteville Woodpeckers.
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Anticipated Attendees: Duncan, L., Duncan, J., Weyler, Chase
Location: Pfitzner Stadium, Woodbridge, VA
Details: A State Level Event. Presidential Initiative. Potomac Nationals vs Fayetteville Woodpeckers.
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Anticipated Attendees: Duncan, L., Duncan, J., Weyler, Chase
August 9th -11th – Atlantic Middle States Association Conference
Location: Hilton Wilmington/Christiana, 100 Continental Drive, Newark, DE
Details: A District Level Event. (Counts toward SAR Silver Color Guard Medal). More information available here.
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Anticipated Attendees: Davenport, Schwetke, Weyler, Chase
Location: Hilton Wilmington/Christiana, 100 Continental Drive, Newark, DE
Details: A District Level Event. (Counts toward SAR Silver Color Guard Medal). More information available here.
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Anticipated Attendees: Davenport, Schwetke, Weyler, Chase
August 17th Saturday (10:00 AM) – Battle of Blue Licks
Location: Blue Licks Battlefield State Park, 10299 Maysville Rd., Carlisle, KY
Details: A National Level Event. Color Guard Muster at 9:15
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Location: Blue Licks Battlefield State Park, 10299 Maysville Rd., Carlisle, KY
Details: A National Level Event. Color Guard Muster at 9:15
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August 17th Saturday (6:05 PM) – SAR Night at the Ball Park - Richmond Flying Squirrels
Location: The Diamond, Richmond, VA
Details: A State Level Event.. Game is Richmond Flying Squirrels against the Harrisburg, PA Senators - Muster NLT 5:30 pm
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Location: The Diamond, Richmond, VA
Details: A State Level Event.. Game is Richmond Flying Squirrels against the Harrisburg, PA Senators - Muster NLT 5:30 pm
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August 17th - 18th Saturday - Sunday - Nansemond Indian Nation Annual Pow Wow
Location: Mattanock Town, 1001 Pembroke Lane, Suffolk, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Nansemond Indian Patriots Chapter. We will post the colors at noon each day, in combination with the Nansemond Tribal Color Guard. We will have a booth for recruiting the remainder of each day. A great opportunity to recruit new members, every member of the Nansemond Indian Nation is a potential member of the SAR, DAR, or C.A.R. And, It's a lot of fun!
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Anticipated Saturday Attendees: Badamo, Schwetke
Anticipated Sunday Attendees: Badamo, Schwetke
Location: Mattanock Town, 1001 Pembroke Lane, Suffolk, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Nansemond Indian Patriots Chapter. We will post the colors at noon each day, in combination with the Nansemond Tribal Color Guard. We will have a booth for recruiting the remainder of each day. A great opportunity to recruit new members, every member of the Nansemond Indian Nation is a potential member of the SAR, DAR, or C.A.R. And, It's a lot of fun!
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Anticipated Saturday Attendees: Badamo, Schwetke
Anticipated Sunday Attendees: Badamo, Schwetke
September 11th (08:46 AM) Wednesday – National Day of Service and Remembrance
Location: Culpeper, VA
Details: Details: A National Level Event - Approved as a "Massing of the Colors" national event. Color Guards of SAR, Police Department, Fire Department, Sheriff's Office, American Legion, VFW, and Bugles Across America will participate. Begins in front of the Culpeper Fire Station at 8:46, the time that the first plane hit the towers, and each subsequent plane impact is noted at the appropriate time in a different place. Counts as a National Event.
Muster at 0815 in front of the Culpeper Fire Department, 155W Davis St, Culpeper,
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Location: Culpeper, VA
Details: Details: A National Level Event - Approved as a "Massing of the Colors" national event. Color Guards of SAR, Police Department, Fire Department, Sheriff's Office, American Legion, VFW, and Bugles Across America will participate. Begins in front of the Culpeper Fire Station at 8:46, the time that the first plane hit the towers, and each subsequent plane impact is noted at the appropriate time in a different place. Counts as a National Event.
Muster at 0815 in front of the Culpeper Fire Department, 155W Davis St, Culpeper,
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September 13th - 14th Friday - Saturday – Virginia SAR Semi-Annual Meeting
Location: Marriott at Fair Oaks, 11787 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy, Fairfax, VA
Details: A State Level Event. There will be a Color Guard Workshop Friday evening.
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Anticipated Attendees: Weyler, Chase
Location: Marriott at Fair Oaks, 11787 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy, Fairfax, VA
Details: A State Level Event. There will be a Color Guard Workshop Friday evening.
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Anticipated Attendees: Weyler, Chase
September 14th (09:00 AM - 5:30 PM) Saturday – Vigil at George Washington's Tomb
Location: Mount Vernon
Details: A National Level Event. Organized by National Color Guard Commander. Muskets will be furnished onsite. Coincides with Mount Vernon Market Fair and about 50 vendors with 18 Century wares will be in the field just below the Bowling Green. This also coincides with the PG Wreath Laying at the Tomb of the Unknown in Arlington National Cemetery.
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Location: Mount Vernon
Details: A National Level Event. Organized by National Color Guard Commander. Muskets will be furnished onsite. Coincides with Mount Vernon Market Fair and about 50 vendors with 18 Century wares will be in the field just below the Bowling Green. This also coincides with the PG Wreath Laying at the Tomb of the Unknown in Arlington National Cemetery.
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September 14th (4:15 PM) Saturday – President General's Wreath Presentation at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Location: Arlington National Cemetery
Details: A National Level Event.
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Anticipated Attendees: Weyler, Chase
Location: Arlington National Cemetery
Details: A National Level Event.
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Anticipated Attendees: Weyler, Chase
September 20th - 21st Friday - Saturday – NSSAR Fall Leadership & Trustees' Meeting
Location: The Brown Hotel
Details: A National Level Event. Indoor event.
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Location: The Brown Hotel
Details: A National Level Event. Indoor event.
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September 28th Saturday (10:00 AM) – Middletown Patriots' Pride Day
Location: Middletown, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Colonel James Wood, II Chapter.
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Location: Middletown, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Colonel James Wood, II Chapter.
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October 5th - 6th Saturday - Sunday – 245th Anniversary of the Battle of Point Pleasant
Location: Point Pleasant, WV
Details: A National Level Event.
Parade, Dinner, & Dance on Saturday.
Church Service & Memorial Ceremony (2:00 PM) on Sunday.
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Location: Point Pleasant, WV
Details: A National Level Event.
Parade, Dinner, & Dance on Saturday.
Church Service & Memorial Ceremony (2:00 PM) on Sunday.
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October 7th (11:00 AM) Monday – 239th Anniversary of King's Mountain
Location: Kings Mountain National Military Park, 2625 Park Rd, Blacksburg, SC
Details: A National Level Event.
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Location: Kings Mountain National Military Park, 2625 Park Rd, Blacksburg, SC
Details: A National Level Event.
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October 19th, 2019 Saturday – Yorktown Victory Day
(9:15 AM) - Yorktown - Wreath Laying at Nelson's Tomb;
(10:30 AM) - Yorktown Day Parade
Location: Yorktown, VA
Details: A National Level Event. For wreath laying muster at 8:45 for wreath laying - stakes for flags. Picture will be taken immediately following wreath laying. For parade muster as soon as the wreath laying is over at assigned muster location that will be provided that morning. Another picture, of all parade participants, will be taken just to the left of where we fall out from the parade.
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Anticipated Attendees: Corey, Schwetke, Weyler
(9:15 AM) - Yorktown - Wreath Laying at Nelson's Tomb;
(10:30 AM) - Yorktown Day Parade
Location: Yorktown, VA
Details: A National Level Event. For wreath laying muster at 8:45 for wreath laying - stakes for flags. Picture will be taken immediately following wreath laying. For parade muster as soon as the wreath laying is over at assigned muster location that will be provided that morning. Another picture, of all parade participants, will be taken just to the left of where we fall out from the parade.
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Anticipated Attendees: Corey, Schwetke, Weyler
Any Veterans Day Color Guard Event counts as a National Level Event
for Silver Color Guard or von Steuben Medal credit.
Find one and participate!
for Silver Color Guard or von Steuben Medal credit.
Find one and participate!
November 11th (11:00 AM) Monday – Veterans' Day at Culpeper National Cemetery
Location: Culpeper, VA
Details: A National Level Event
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Anticipated Attendees: Weyler, Chase
Location: Culpeper, VA
Details: A National Level Event
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Anticipated Attendees: Weyler, Chase
November 11th (2:00 PM) Monday – Veterans' Day at George Washinton's Tomb
Location: Mount Vernon, VA
Details: A National Level Event. Enter through the Purple Heart Gate, tell them that you are there for the SAR Ceremony. Muster at 1:30 at General Washington's Tomb.
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Location: Mount Vernon, VA
Details: A National Level Event. Enter through the Purple Heart Gate, tell them that you are there for the SAR Ceremony. Muster at 1:30 at General Washington's Tomb.
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December 7th (11:00 AM) Saturday – 244th Anniversary of the Battle of Great Bridge
Location: 1775 Historic Way, Chesapeake, VA
Details: A National Level Event.
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Anticipated Attendees: Schwetke (Bill & Doug), Weyler
Location: 1775 Historic Way, Chesapeake, VA
Details: A National Level Event.
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Anticipated Attendees: Schwetke (Bill & Doug), Weyler
December 14th (12:00 PM) Saturday – Wreaths Across America
Any Wreaths Across American Color Guard Event counts as a National Level Event for Silver Color Guard or von Steuben Medal credit.
Find one and participate!
Location: Various locations - see below
Details: A National Level Event
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Dogwood Vietnam Memorial, Charlottesville, VA: Meet at the Fire Station across the street at 11:30 AM
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Any Wreaths Across American Color Guard Event counts as a National Level Event for Silver Color Guard or von Steuben Medal credit.
Find one and participate!
Location: Various locations - see below
Details: A National Level Event
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COLOR GUARD WORKSHOPS
These Power Point slides are from the 15 Sep 2017 Color Guard Workshop, and include how to join the Color Guard, uniform options, basic drill, and medals.
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These Power Point slides are from the 09 Feb 2018 Color Guard Workshop, and include Weapons & Safety - in Keynote and PowerPoint
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