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Spring Leadership - New Safety and Training Guidance returned to subcommittee for revision.
Spring Leadership - New Safety and Training Guidance returned to subcommittee for revision.
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
Annual Events Within Driving Distance
April 26-29 Thursday - Sunday – Fort Frederick Market Fair
Location: Big Pool MD
Details: Over 140 sutlers (127 already registered for this year) selling quality 18th Century gear - perfect for finding what you need for the Color Guard. Well worth the trip just to see all that they have! See current sutler list here.
weather:
Thursday 50° Partly Cloudy at opening, 9:00am, high of 65° (as of 25 Apr)
Friday 52° Showers - 60% at opening, 9:00am, high of 58° Showers ending at 1:00 pm (as of 25 Apr)
Saturday 67° AM Showers - 60% (as of 25 Apr)
Sunday 59° Sunny (as of 25 Apr)
About one-fourth of the sutlers at a Fort Frederick Market Fair
April 28th Saturday (10:00 AM) – Tribute to Patriots and Pathfinders - Presidential Initiative
Location: The Blockhouse, Natural Tunnel State Park, Duffield, VA
Details: A State Level Event. Presidential Initiative. More information here.
weather: 66° Mostly Sunny (as of 25 Apr)
Anticipated Attendees: Kelly, Vogler
Location: The Blockhouse, Natural Tunnel State Park, Duffield, VA
Details: A State Level Event. Presidential Initiative. More information here.
weather: 66° Mostly Sunny (as of 25 Apr)
Anticipated Attendees: Kelly, Vogler
April 28th Saturday (11:00 AM) – James Monroe's 260th Birthday at Hollywood Cemetery
this is not a Color Guard event.
but an opportunity to honor a great patriot in a beautiful setting
weather: 76° Mostly Sunny (as of 25 Apr)
May 5th Saturday (11:00 AM) – Multi-Chapter Meeting at Graves' Mountain Lodge
Location: Syria, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Thomas Jefferson,Culpeper Minutemen, Fort Harrison, Colonel Fielding Lewis, General Daniel Morgan, Colonel William Grayson, and Colonel James Wood II Chapters. Please bring your chapter flag, a floor stand, and a uniformed color guardsman to carry it.
weather: 72°Partly Cloudy (as of 25 Apr)
Anticipated Attendees: Chase, Jameson, Schwetke, Taimi
Location: Syria, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Thomas Jefferson,Culpeper Minutemen, Fort Harrison, Colonel Fielding Lewis, General Daniel Morgan, Colonel William Grayson, and Colonel James Wood II Chapters. Please bring your chapter flag, a floor stand, and a uniformed color guardsman to carry it.
weather: 72°Partly Cloudy (as of 25 Apr)
Anticipated Attendees: Chase, Jameson, Schwetke, Taimi
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May 5th Saturday (6:00 PM) – DC Society's Annual Instalation of Officers & Awards Dinner - Tentative Event - Still no confirmation as of 24 Apr
Location: City Tavern Club, Washington, DC
Details: A State Level Event in support of another State Society. We are coordinating with the DC SAR to see what Color Guard support they would like. We have supported this event in the past. Probably will require a limited number of guardsmen.
Anticipated Attendees:
Location: City Tavern Club, Washington, DC
Details: A State Level Event in support of another State Society. We are coordinating with the DC SAR to see what Color Guard support they would like. We have supported this event in the past. Probably will require a limited number of guardsmen.
Anticipated Attendees:
May 12th Saturday (11:00 AM) – The Raid at Martin's Station
Location: Wilderness Road State Park, Ewing, VA
Details: A National Level Event. Presidential Initiative.
Anticipated Attendees: Abbott, Fritts, Hamilton, Kelly, O'Kelley, Schwetke, Vogler
Location: Wilderness Road State Park, Ewing, VA
Details: A National Level Event. Presidential Initiative.
Anticipated Attendees: Abbott, Fritts, Hamilton, Kelly, O'Kelley, Schwetke, Vogler
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May 12th Saturday (3:00 PM) – Patriot Grave Marking at the Presbyterian Cemetery in Alexandria, VA
Location: Wilkes Street Complex, Alexandria, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - George Washington Chapter. Marking the graves of 4 patriots. Participants receive credit for Grave Marking Medal. More information here.
Anticipated Attendees:
Location: Wilkes Street Complex, Alexandria, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - George Washington Chapter. Marking the graves of 4 patriots. Participants receive credit for Grave Marking Medal. More information here.
Anticipated Attendees:
May 26th Saturday (10:30 AM) – 238th Anniversary of The Battle of Waxhaws
Location: Lancaster, SC
Details: A National Level Event. We will bring Virginia soil for President Kelly to spread on the mass grave of Virginians.
Anticipated Attendees: Hamill, Kelly, Schwetke
Location: Lancaster, SC
Details: A National Level Event. We will bring Virginia soil for President Kelly to spread on the mass grave of Virginians.
Anticipated Attendees: Hamill, Kelly, Schwetke
May 28th Monday (2:00 PM) – National Memorial Day Parade
Location: Washington, DC
Details: A National Level Event. Medal presented by George Washington Chapter to all first time participants.
Anticipated Attendees: Kelly, O'Kelley, Schwetke
Location: Washington, DC
Details: A National Level Event. Medal presented by George Washington Chapter to all first time participants.
Anticipated Attendees: Kelly, O'Kelley, Schwetke
May 28th Monday (12:00 PM) – Memorial Day at Culpeper National Cemetery
Location: Culpeper, VA
Details: A National Level Event. Charles Jameson is the key note speaker - will have stakes for flags so that he can speak and do Color Guard.
Anticipated Attendees: Cook, Dennis, Jameson, Taimi
Location: Culpeper, VA
Details: A National Level Event. Charles Jameson is the key note speaker - will have stakes for flags so that he can speak and do Color Guard.
Anticipated Attendees: Cook, Dennis, Jameson, Taimi
June 2nd Saturday (11:00 AM) – Wayne's Crossing of the Potomac
Location: Lee'sburg, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Fairfax Resolves Chapter
Anticipated Attendees: Cook, Schwetke
Location: Lee'sburg, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Fairfax Resolves Chapter
Anticipated Attendees: Cook, Schwetke
June 9th Saturday (10:00 AM) – Battle of Ramsour's Mill
Location: Lincolnton, NC
Details: A National Level Event.
Anticipated Attendees: Schwetke
Location: Lincolnton, NC
Details: A National Level Event.
Anticipated Attendees: Schwetke
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June 10th Sunday (1:00 PM) – Wilberger Grave Marking
Location: Mt. Crawford, VA (Near Harrisonburg) Details: A Chapter Level Event - Colonel Fielding Lewis Chapter - Reception to follow grave marking. Participants receive credit for Grave Marking Medal. Anticipated Attendees: Schwetke, Sheap |
June 14th Thursday (6:35 PM) – SAR Night at the Ball Park - Richmond Flying Squirrels - Presidential Initiative
Location: The Diamond, Richmond, VA
Details: A State Level Event. Presidential Initiative. Game is Richmond Flying Squirrels against the Portland, Maine Sea Dogs. Flag Day
Anticipated Attendees: Hall, Schwetke
Location: The Diamond, Richmond, VA
Details: A State Level Event. Presidential Initiative. Game is Richmond Flying Squirrels against the Portland, Maine Sea Dogs. Flag Day
Anticipated Attendees: Hall, Schwetke
June 16th Saturday (10:00 AM) – Culpeper Minutemen Memorial Ceremony
Location: Yowell Meadow Park, Culpeper, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Culpeper Minutemen Chapter - will be followed by chapter meeting and lunch at Luigi's Restaurant
Anticipated Attendees: Dennis, Jameson, Schwetke
Location: Yowell Meadow Park, Culpeper, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Culpeper Minutemen Chapter - will be followed by chapter meeting and lunch at Luigi's Restaurant
Anticipated Attendees: Dennis, Jameson, Schwetke
June 30th Saturday (10:00 AM) – Andrew Lewis Comemoration Ceremony
Location: Salem Civic Center, Salem, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Fincastle Resolves Chapter .- Joint Event with West Virginia SAR
Anticipated Attendees: Schwetke
Location: Salem Civic Center, Salem, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Fincastle Resolves Chapter .- Joint Event with West Virginia SAR
Anticipated Attendees: Schwetke
July 4th Wednesday (10:00 AM) – Independence Day at Mount Vernon
Location: Mount Vernon, VA
Details: A National Level Event. Medal presented by George Washington Chapter to all first time participants. Naturalization Ceremony will follow.
Anticipated Attendees: Schwetke
Location: Mount Vernon, VA
Details: A National Level Event. Medal presented by George Washington Chapter to all first time participants. Naturalization Ceremony will follow.
Anticipated Attendees: Schwetke
July 4th Wednesday (12:00 PM) – Declaration of Independence Historic Event
Location: Coutrhouse Lawn, Culpeper, VA
Details: A National Level Event.
Anticipated Attendees: Bayne, Dennis, Jameson
Location: Coutrhouse Lawn, Culpeper, VA
Details: A National Level Event.
Anticipated Attendees: Bayne, Dennis, Jameson
July 4th Wednesday (3:00 PM) – Independence Day Parade
Location: Culpeper, VA
Details: A National Level Event.
Anticipated Attendees: Bayne, Dennis, Jameson, Schwetke
Location: Culpeper, VA
Details: A National Level Event.
Anticipated Attendees: Bayne, Dennis, Jameson, Schwetke
July 13th - 18th – 128th Annual SAR Congress
Location: Westin Memorial City, Houston, TX
Details: A National Level Event.
Anticipated Attendees: Kelly,, Schwetke
Location: Westin Memorial City, Houston, TX
Details: A National Level Event.
Anticipated Attendees: Kelly,, Schwetke
July 28th Saturday (10100 AM) – Fort Laurens
Location: Bolivar, OH
Details: A National Level Event.
Anticipated Attendees:
Location: Bolivar, OH
Details: A National Level Event.
Anticipated Attendees:
August 10th -12th – Atlantic Middle States Association Conference
Location: Marriott at City Center,, Newport News, VA
Details: A District Level Event. (Counts toward SAR Silver Color Guard Medal)
Anticipated Attendees: Schwetke
Location: Marriott at City Center,, Newport News, VA
Details: A District Level Event. (Counts toward SAR Silver Color Guard Medal)
Anticipated Attendees: Schwetke
August 18th Saturday (Time TBD) – Battle of Blue Licks
Location: Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park, Carlisle, KY
Details: A National Level Event.
Anticipated Attendees:
Location: Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park, Carlisle, KY
Details: A National Level Event.
Anticipated Attendees:
HISTORY - 2018
April 21st Saturday (10:30 AM) – James Monroe's 260th Birthday - Colonial Beach
Location: James Monroe Birthplace, 4460 James Monroe Highway, Colonial Beach, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - James Monroe Chapter.
weather: 49° Mostly Sunny at 10:00am (as of 20 Apr)
Attendees: Beckett, Belefield, Cook, Davenport, Dennis, Jameson, Kelly, Lyman, O'Kelley, Schwetke, Unknown, Unknown.
Location: James Monroe Birthplace, 4460 James Monroe Highway, Colonial Beach, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - James Monroe Chapter.
weather: 49° Mostly Sunny at 10:00am (as of 20 Apr)
Attendees: Beckett, Belefield, Cook, Davenport, Dennis, Jameson, Kelly, Lyman, O'Kelley, Schwetke, Unknown, Unknown.
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April 14th Saturday (11:00 AM) – Capt John Ball Grave Marking
Location: 9071 Old Culpeper Road, Warrenton, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Culpeper Minutemen Chapter. George Washington's second cousin, who also served on Washington's staff. Participants receive credit for Grave Marking Medal.
Attendees: Dennis, Hamill, Jameson, Schwetke
Location: 9071 Old Culpeper Road, Warrenton, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Culpeper Minutemen Chapter. George Washington's second cousin, who also served on Washington's staff. Participants receive credit for Grave Marking Medal.
Attendees: Dennis, Hamill, Jameson, Schwetke
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April 14th Saturday (11:00 AM) – Thomas Allen Grave Marking
Location: Randolph Macon Academy Front Royal, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Col James Wood II Chapter. Plan musket volleys. Participants receive credit for Grave Marking Medal. Compatriots should enter through the North Gate on Kendrick Lane to the campus. Proceed along the entry road to the traffic circle at RMA Jr. High School. Cemetery is on the right side next to the crosswalk. This will be a joint effort with the RMA Color Guard.
weather: 76° Mostly Sunny at 11am (as of 14 Apr)
Anticipated Attendees: Andrews
Location: Randolph Macon Academy Front Royal, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Col James Wood II Chapter. Plan musket volleys. Participants receive credit for Grave Marking Medal. Compatriots should enter through the North Gate on Kendrick Lane to the campus. Proceed along the entry road to the traffic circle at RMA Jr. High School. Cemetery is on the right side next to the crosswalk. This will be a joint effort with the RMA Color Guard.
weather: 76° Mostly Sunny at 11am (as of 14 Apr)
Anticipated Attendees: Andrews
April 13th Friday (11:00 AM) – Thomas Jefferson's 275th Birthday
Location: Jefferson Memorial, Washington, DC
Details: A State Level Event for the District of Columbia. There will also be a ceremony at Monticello, at which Color Guard participation is not certain - watch for updates.
weather: 70° Sunny at 11am (as of 12 Apr)
NO LONGER A COLOR GUARD EVENT DUE TO LACK OF RESPONSE
Location: Jefferson Memorial, Washington, DC
Details: A State Level Event for the District of Columbia. There will also be a ceremony at Monticello, at which Color Guard participation is not certain - watch for updates.
weather: 70° Sunny at 11am (as of 12 Apr)
NO LONGER A COLOR GUARD EVENT DUE TO LACK OF RESPONSE
April 12th Thursday (10:30 AM) – 242nd Anniversary of the Halifax Resolves
Location: Halifax, NC
Details: A National Level Event. Attendees: Cook, Hall, Schwetke
Location: Halifax, NC
Details: A National Level Event. Attendees: Cook, Hall, Schwetke
April 8th Sunday (2:00 PM) – C.A.R. Grayson Grave Marking
Location: : 2336-2338 West Longview Drive, Woodbridge, Va. 22191
Details: A C.A.R. Support Event.
Attendees: Adamy, Chase, Cook, McKinley, Schmidt, Schwoerer (Jacob),Taimi, Thomas (Jeff & Justin)
Location: : 2336-2338 West Longview Drive, Woodbridge, Va. 22191
Details: A C.A.R. Support Event.
Attendees: Adamy, Chase, Cook, McKinley, Schmidt, Schwoerer (Jacob),Taimi, Thomas (Jeff & Justin)
April 7th Saturday (2:00 PM) – Vicars Grave Marking - Presidential Initiative
Location: Lebanon, VA
Details: A State Level Event. Presidential Initiative. Joint event with Tennessee SAR.
Attendees: Coker, Davenport, Frasier, McKinley, Schmidt, Schwetke
Location: Lebanon, VA
Details: A State Level Event. Presidential Initiative. Joint event with Tennessee SAR.
Attendees: Coker, Davenport, Frasier, McKinley, Schmidt, Schwetke
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April 6th Friday (7:05 PM) – Night at the Ball Park - Salem Red Socks - Presidential Initiative
Location: Haley Toyota Field, Salem, VA
Details: A State Level Event. Presidential Initiative.
Attendees: Coale, Kelly, Schwetke
Location: Haley Toyota Field, Salem, VA
Details: A State Level Event. Presidential Initiative.
Attendees: Coale, Kelly, Schwetke
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April 5th Thursday (7:05 PM) – Night at the Ball Park - Potomac Nationals - Presidential Initiative
Location: Pfitzner Stadium, Woodbridge, VA
Details: A State Level Event. Presidential Initiative. Attendees: Chase (commanding), Cook, Dooley, Eubanks, Schwetke, Schwoerer (Barry & Jacob), Paula Schwoerer (DAR), Thomas (Jeff & Justin), Taimi
Location: Pfitzner Stadium, Woodbridge, VA
Details: A State Level Event. Presidential Initiative. Attendees: Chase (commanding), Cook, Dooley, Eubanks, Schwetke, Schwoerer (Barry & Jacob), Paula Schwoerer (DAR), Thomas (Jeff & Justin), Taimi
March 17 Saturday (11:00 AM) – 243rd Anniversary of Patrick Henry's "Give Me Liberty, or Give Me Death" Speech
Location: St. John's Episcopal Church, Richmond, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Richmond Chapter.
Attendees: Belfield, Kelly, O'Kelley, Thomas
Location: St. John's Episcopal Church, Richmond, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Richmond Chapter.
Attendees: Belfield, Kelly, O'Kelley, Thomas
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March 17 (10:00 AM) – 237th Anniversary of the Battle of Guilford Courthouse
Location: Greensboro, NC
Details: A National Level Event.
Attendees: Coale, Davenport, Fritts, Hall, Schwetke, Vogler, Wallenborn
Location: Greensboro, NC
Details: A National Level Event.
Attendees: Coale, Davenport, Fritts, Hall, Schwetke, Vogler, Wallenborn
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March 10 (10:00 AM) – Anniversary of the Last Naval Battle of the Revolution
Location: Merritt Island Veterans' Center, FL
Details: A National Level Event.
Attendees:: Jameson
Location: Merritt Island Veterans' Center, FL
Details: A National Level Event.
Attendees:: Jameson
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March 1-4 – Spring Trustees and Leadership Meeting
Location: The Brown Hotel, Louisville, KY
Details: A National Level Event.
Attendees: Davenport, Kelly, Osborn, Schwetke
Location: The Brown Hotel, Louisville, KY
Details: A National Level Event.
Attendees: Davenport, Kelly, Osborn, Schwetke
Peter Davenport, on right, receives the von Steuben Medal from NSSAR Color Guard Commander Mark Anthony.
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Virginia SAR President Pat Kelly marches in the Color Guard at Spring Leadership.
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February 24 Saturday (11:00 AM) – 252nd Anniversary of the Leedstown Resolves
Location: Ingleside Winery, 5872 Leedstown Road, Oak Grove, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - James Monroe Chapter. Assisted by three members of the Yorktown Fife & Drum.
Attendees: Beckett, Belfield, Kelly, Lyman, O'Kelley, Schwetke,
Location: Ingleside Winery, 5872 Leedstown Road, Oak Grove, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - James Monroe Chapter. Assisted by three members of the Yorktown Fife & Drum.
Attendees: Beckett, Belfield, Kelly, Lyman, O'Kelley, Schwetke,
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February 24 Saturday (10:00 AM) – 242nd Anniversary of the Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge
Location: Wilmington, NC
Details: A National Level Event. More information here.
weather: 71° Partly Cloudy (as of 23 Feb)
Anticipated Attendees: None
Location: Wilmington, NC
Details: A National Level Event. More information here.
weather: 71° Partly Cloudy (as of 23 Feb)
Anticipated Attendees: None
February 22 Thursday (11:00 AM) – Ceremony on Washington's Birthday to Honor Revolutionary War Veterans in Culpeper Masonic Cemetery
Location: Masonic Cemetery, Culpeper, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Culpeper Minutemen Chapter.
Attendees: Dennis, Jameson, Schwetke
Location: Masonic Cemetery, Culpeper, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Culpeper Minutemen Chapter.
Attendees: Dennis, Jameson, Schwetke
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February 19 Monday (1:00 PM) – George Washington Parade, Alexandria, VA
Location: Alexandria, VA - details on muster area and parade route will follow
Details: A Chapter Level Event - George Washington Chapter. 1.1 mile parade route.. Muster at 12:00 PM at the Assembly Point, Pitt Street, between Wilkes and Gibbon (we are Division 3). More information here.
Weather: 46° Cloudy with very light mist
Attendees: Chase, Davenport, Elston, Eubanks, Gilliland, Osborn, Schwetke, Schwoerer, Thomas
Location: Alexandria, VA - details on muster area and parade route will follow
Details: A Chapter Level Event - George Washington Chapter. 1.1 mile parade route.. Muster at 12:00 PM at the Assembly Point, Pitt Street, between Wilkes and Gibbon (we are Division 3). More information here.
Weather: 46° Cloudy with very light mist
Attendees: Chase, Davenport, Elston, Eubanks, Gilliland, Osborn, Schwetke, Schwoerer, Thomas
photo by Leamon Duncan
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February 19 Monday (11:00 AM) – SAR/DAR/C.A.R. Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary Soldier
Location: Old Presbyterian Meeting House, 323 South Fairfax St., Alexandria, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - George Washington Chapter. Muster NLT 10:30 at the church. See map below.
Weather: 45° Cloudy with very light mist
Attendees: Chase, Davenport, Elston, Embry, Eubanks, Osborn, Schwetke, Schwoerer, Thomas
Location: Old Presbyterian Meeting House, 323 South Fairfax St., Alexandria, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - George Washington Chapter. Muster NLT 10:30 at the church. See map below.
Weather: 45° Cloudy with very light mist
Attendees: Chase, Davenport, Elston, Embry, Eubanks, Osborn, Schwetke, Schwoerer, Thomas
photo by Leamon Duncan
February 17th Saturday (10:00 AM) – 237th Anniversary of the Crossing of the Dan
Location: The Prizery, South Boston, VA
Details: A National Level Event. Begins with indoor event, continues outdoors if weather permits. Because of Friday rains and a high river level we will not march to the river, but may do a similar ceremony in Constitution Square in the town. Up to the minute info on TWITTER.
Attendees: Abbott, Chase, Cook, Davenport, Hall, O'Kelley, Schwetke, Schwoerer, Sheap,Thomas (Jeff & Justin), Wallenborn, and Williams (Note that Virginia SAR President, 1st VP, 2nd VP, 3rd VP, and Surgeon all participated in the Color Guard in uniform, and were joined by the North Carolina President). From North Carolina: Bonham, Goodson, Pittard, Powell, Smith, Strunk, and Wilson
Location: The Prizery, South Boston, VA
Details: A National Level Event. Begins with indoor event, continues outdoors if weather permits. Because of Friday rains and a high river level we will not march to the river, but may do a similar ceremony in Constitution Square in the town. Up to the minute info on TWITTER.
Attendees: Abbott, Chase, Cook, Davenport, Hall, O'Kelley, Schwetke, Schwoerer, Sheap,Thomas (Jeff & Justin), Wallenborn, and Williams (Note that Virginia SAR President, 1st VP, 2nd VP, 3rd VP, and Surgeon all participated in the Color Guard in uniform, and were joined by the North Carolina President). From North Carolina: Bonham, Goodson, Pittard, Powell, Smith, Strunk, and Wilson
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February 9-10 Friday & Saturday – 128th Annual Meeting of the Virginia SAR
Location: Omni Hotel, Richmond, VA
Details: A State Level Event - Pending as a District Level Event. There will be a Color Guard Workshop on Friday to talk about Color Guard Weapons and Weapons safety. Chapter Flags are encouraged, but bring an indoor stand and a color guardsman to post it.
Attendees: Abbot, Andrews, Chase, Coale, Davenport, Dennis, Jameson, Schmidt, Schwetke,, Schwoerer, Thomas, Wallenborn
Location: Omni Hotel, Richmond, VA
Details: A State Level Event - Pending as a District Level Event. There will be a Color Guard Workshop on Friday to talk about Color Guard Weapons and Weapons safety. Chapter Flags are encouraged, but bring an indoor stand and a color guardsman to post it.
Attendees: Abbot, Andrews, Chase, Coale, Davenport, Dennis, Jameson, Schmidt, Schwetke,, Schwoerer, Thomas, Wallenborn
Color Guard Workshop - Weapons and Safety
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At the Various Ceremonies Through the Weekend
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Incoming Virginia SAR FIrst Lady Jennifer Kelly receives the Molly Pitcher Medal, presented by outgoing Virginia SAR President mike Elston. Looking on at far left is past President General Joe Dooley, who, as the NSSAR Color Guard Commander proposed and designed the Molly Pitcher Medal. Next to Joe is Virginia SAR Color Guard Commander Bill Schwetke and his wife Cat. On right is Mid-Atlantic VPG Lou Raborg, who is also the NSSAR Color Guard 1st Adjutant, and his wife.
January 27th Saturday (10:00 AM) – 237th Anniversary of Cowan's Ford
Location: Hopewell Presbyterian Church, 10500 Beatties Ford Road, Huntersville, NC,
Details: A National Level Event.
Attendees: Kelly
Location: Hopewell Presbyterian Church, 10500 Beatties Ford Road, Huntersville, NC,
Details: A National Level Event.
Attendees: Kelly
January 20th (9:00 AM) Saturday – Presentation of the Molly Pitcher Medal to Becky Ebert at the Colonel James Wood II Chapter Meeting in Winchester.
January 13th (10:00 AM) Saturday – 237th Anniversary of the Battle of Cowpens
Location: Cowpens National Battlefield Park, 4001 Chesnee Highway, Gaffney, SC
Details: A National Level Event. More information here.
Attendees: Davenport, Kelly
Location: Cowpens National Battlefield Park, 4001 Chesnee Highway, Gaffney, SC
Details: A National Level Event. More information here.
Attendees: Davenport, Kelly
January 12th (2:00 PM) Friday – General Daniel Morgan Statue Ceremony
Location: Morgan Square (Main & Church Streets), Spartenburg, SC
Details: A National Level Event. Part of the 237th Anniversary of the Battle of Cowpens Commemoration. More information here.
Attendees: Kelly
Location: Morgan Square (Main & Church Streets), Spartenburg, SC
Details: A National Level Event. Part of the 237th Anniversary of the Battle of Cowpens Commemoration. More information here.
Attendees: Kelly
2017
57 Virginia SAR Color Guardsmen participated in at least one event this year
December 16th (12:00 PM) Saturday – Wreaths Across America
Details: A National Level Event. Multiple locations.
Location #1: Culpeper National Cemetery -
Details: Color Guard Muster NLT 11:00 at the Administration Building, 305 US Avenue, Culpeper, VA
Attendees: Dennis, Jameson, Schwetke, Taimi,
Details: A National Level Event. Multiple locations.
Location #1: Culpeper National Cemetery -
Details: Color Guard Muster NLT 11:00 at the Administration Building, 305 US Avenue, Culpeper, VA
Attendees: Dennis, Jameson, Schwetke, Taimi,
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December 3rd (5:00 PM) Sunday – Honor & Remember Dinner
Location: The Founders' Inn, 5641 Indian River Rd, Virginia Beach, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Norfolk Chapter -This is a dinner to honor Gold Star Families and remember those who they have lost.
Attendees: Dennis, Jameson, Melhuish, Schwetke
Location: The Founders' Inn, 5641 Indian River Rd, Virginia Beach, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Norfolk Chapter -This is a dinner to honor Gold Star Families and remember those who they have lost.
Attendees: Dennis, Jameson, Melhuish, Schwetke
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December 2nd (1100 AM) Saturday – Great Bridge
Location: Great Bridge Presbyterian Church, 333 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA
Details: A National Level Event.
Attendees: Chase, Davenport, Dennis, Jameson, Melhuish, Catherine Raitt (DAR), Schwetke, Thomas
Location: Great Bridge Presbyterian Church, 333 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA
Details: A National Level Event.
Attendees: Chase, Davenport, Dennis, Jameson, Melhuish, Catherine Raitt (DAR), Schwetke, Thomas
November 18th (1100 AM) Saturday – Grave Marking in Isle of Wright County
Location: Isle of Wright County
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Thomas Nelson, Jr. Chapter
Attendees: Brown
Location: Isle of Wright County
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Thomas Nelson, Jr. Chapter
Attendees: Brown
November 11th (2:15 PM) Saturday – Veterans' Day at Washington's Tomb
Location: Mount Vernon, VA
Details: A National Level Event.
Attendees: Davenport, Schwetke, Schwoerer, Whitney
Location: Mount Vernon, VA
Details: A National Level Event.
Attendees: Davenport, Schwetke, Schwoerer, Whitney
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November 11th (1100 AM) Saturday – Veterans' Day at Culpeper National Cemetery
Location: Culpeper, VA
Details: A National Level Event. Muster at 1000 AM.
Attendees: Dennis, Jameson, Schwetke
Location: Culpeper, VA
Details: A National Level Event. Muster at 1000 AM.
Attendees: Dennis, Jameson, Schwetke
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November 11th Saturday – Veterans' Day & Marine Corps Birthday at Stephens City
Location: Charles James Vineyard, Stephens City, VA
Details: A National Level Event.
Attendees: Andrews, Osborn, Pierce
Location: Charles James Vineyard, Stephens City, VA
Details: A National Level Event.
Attendees: Andrews, Osborn, Pierce
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November 5th (11:45 AM) Sunday – Tri-Annual Virginia Memorial Service at Valley Forge
Location: Washington Memorial Chapel, Valley Forge National Historical Park
Details: A State Level Event.
Attendees: Alexander, Kelly, Osborn, Schwetke, Thomas (Jeff & Justin), Truskey
Location: Washington Memorial Chapel, Valley Forge National Historical Park
Details: A State Level Event.
Attendees: Alexander, Kelly, Osborn, Schwetke, Thomas (Jeff & Justin), Truskey
November 4th Saturday – Greater Manassas Veterans' Day Parade
Location: Manassas, VA
Details: A National Level Event.
Attendees: Chase, Hartman, Schwoerer, Taimi
Location: Manassas, VA
Details: A National Level Event.
Attendees: Chase, Hartman, Schwoerer, Taimi
October 19th (9:15 AM) - Wreath Laying at Nelson's Tomb; (10:30 AM) - Yorktown Day Parade Thursday
Location: Yorktown National Military Park, Yorktown, VA
Details: A National Level Event.
Attendees: Brown, Davenport, Dennis, Eubanks, Hamilton, Jameson, Kelly, McKinley Schmidt, Schwetke, Taimi;, Thomas, Williams,
Location: Yorktown National Military Park, Yorktown, VA
Details: A National Level Event.
Attendees: Brown, Davenport, Dennis, Eubanks, Hamilton, Jameson, Kelly, McKinley Schmidt, Schwetke, Taimi;, Thomas, Williams,
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October 14th (3:00 PM) Saturday – Mt Airy Historical Highway Marker Dedication
Location: Lynch Station, VA (37.118787, -79.387644) at intersection of Bedford Highway (43) and Chellis Ford Road (630)
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Fincastle Resolutions Chapter. More information here.
Attendees: Coale, Fritts, Schwetke
Location: Lynch Station, VA (37.118787, -79.387644) at intersection of Bedford Highway (43) and Chellis Ford Road (630)
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Fincastle Resolutions Chapter. More information here.
Attendees: Coale, Fritts, Schwetke
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October 8th (2:00 PM) Sunday – Point Pleasant
Location: Point Pleasant, WV
Details: A National Level Event.
Attendees: Davenport, Kelly, Osborn, Schwetke
Location: Point Pleasant, WV
Details: A National Level Event.
Attendees: Davenport, Kelly, Osborn, Schwetke
October 7th (11:00 AM) Saturday – Kings Mountain
Location: Blacksburg, SC
Details: A National Level Event. Update on 25 Sep 2017: Resend RSVP to jdhoyle@rocketmail.com. There is a problem with a previously provided email. President Mike Elston will represent Virginia SAR.
Weather at 11:00 AM: 72° Mostly Cloudy, with possibility of drizzle (as of 6 Oct)
Attendees: Thomas (Jeff & Justin)
Location: Blacksburg, SC
Details: A National Level Event. Update on 25 Sep 2017: Resend RSVP to jdhoyle@rocketmail.com. There is a problem with a previously provided email. President Mike Elston will represent Virginia SAR.
Weather at 11:00 AM: 72° Mostly Cloudy, with possibility of drizzle (as of 6 Oct)
Attendees: Thomas (Jeff & Justin)
September 27th - October 1st Wednesday - Sunday – NSSAR Fall Leadership & Trustees Meeting
Location: The Brown Hotel
Details: A National Level Event
Attendees: Kelly, Osborn, Schwetke,
Location: The Brown Hotel
Details: A National Level Event
Attendees: Kelly, Osborn, Schwetke,
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September 23rd Saturday – Ralph Pierce Awarded Color Guard Bronze Medal by the Colonel James Wood II Chapter
Color Guardsman Ralph Pierce on left, Brett Osborn on right.
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September 16th (08:00 AM - 5:00 PM) Saturday – Vigil at George Washington's Tomb
Location: Mount Vernon
Details: A National Level Event. Reply to National Color Guard Commander Mark Anthony for participation by emailing him at the address on this link - more details available here.
Weather - 83°, Mostly Cloudy - Humid (as of 13 Sep)
Anticipated Attendees:
Location: Mount Vernon
Details: A National Level Event. Reply to National Color Guard Commander Mark Anthony for participation by emailing him at the address on this link - more details available here.
Weather - 83°, Mostly Cloudy - Humid (as of 13 Sep)
Anticipated Attendees:
September 16th (10:00 AM) Saturday – Sycamore Shoals
Location: Elizabethton, TN
Details: A National Level Event
Weather @ 10:00 AM- 70°, Partly Cloudy - Humid (as of 13 Sep)
Anticipated Attendees:
Location: Elizabethton, TN
Details: A National Level Event
Weather @ 10:00 AM- 70°, Partly Cloudy - Humid (as of 13 Sep)
Anticipated Attendees:
September 15th - 16th Friday & Saturday – Virginia SAR Semi-Annual Meeting
Location: Marriott City Center, Newport News, VA (Link for hotel reservation)
Details: A State Level Event. Color Guard Workshop on Friday evening 8:00-9:00 PM.
Attendees: Davenport, Eubanks, Hamilton, Schmidt, Schwetke, Taimi, Thomas
Location: Marriott City Center, Newport News, VA (Link for hotel reservation)
Details: A State Level Event. Color Guard Workshop on Friday evening 8:00-9:00 PM.
Attendees: Davenport, Eubanks, Hamilton, Schmidt, Schwetke, Taimi, Thomas
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September 15th, Friday – Grave Marking in Bristol, TN
Location: Weaver Cemetery, Bristol, TN
Details: A Chapter Level Event in Tennessee
Attendees: Coker
Location: Weaver Cemetery, Bristol, TN
Details: A Chapter Level Event in Tennessee
Attendees: Coker
September 11th (08:46 AM) Monday – National Day of Service and Remembrance
Location: Culpeper, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Culpeper Minutemen. Combined Color Guard of SAR, Police Department, Fire Department, Sheriff's Office, VFW and Bugles Across America.
Attendees: Chase, Dennis, Jameson, Lacey, Schwetke
Location: Culpeper, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Culpeper Minutemen. Combined Color Guard of SAR, Police Department, Fire Department, Sheriff's Office, VFW and Bugles Across America.
Attendees: Chase, Dennis, Jameson, Lacey, Schwetke
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September 9th (4:15 PM) Saturday – PG at Arlington National Cemetery to Present a Wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown
Location: Arlington National Cemetery
Details: A National Level Event. Hosted by the George Washington Chapter.
Attendees: Chase, Eubanks, Schwetke, Taimi, Thomas (Jeff & Justin), Whitney
Location: Arlington National Cemetery
Details: A National Level Event. Hosted by the George Washington Chapter.
Attendees: Chase, Eubanks, Schwetke, Taimi, Thomas (Jeff & Justin), Whitney
September 9th (11:00 AM) Saturday – Battle of The Capes
Location: Admiral de Grasse Statue, Fort Story, Virginia Beach, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Norfolk
Weather - 72°, Sunny (as of 8 Sep)
Anticipated Attendees:
Location: Admiral de Grasse Statue, Fort Story, Virginia Beach, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Norfolk
Weather - 72°, Sunny (as of 8 Sep)
Anticipated Attendees:
September 9th (10:00 AM) Saturday – Battle of Eutaw Springs
Location: 12065-12069 Old Number Six Hwy, Eutawville, SC
Details: A South Carolina State Level Event. More information here.
Weather - 69°, Sunny - Humid (as of 8 Sep)
Anticipated Attendees:
Location: 12065-12069 Old Number Six Hwy, Eutawville, SC
Details: A South Carolina State Level Event. More information here.
Weather - 69°, Sunny - Humid (as of 8 Sep)
Anticipated Attendees:
August 19th ( 7:03 PM) Saturday – SAR Night at the Ball Park - Norfolk TIdes - Presidential Initiative
Location: Harbor Park, 150 Park Ave, Norfolk
Details: A State Level Event.
Attendees: Adamy, Brown, Melhuish, Schwetke,
Location: Harbor Park, 150 Park Ave, Norfolk
Details: A State Level Event.
Attendees: Adamy, Brown, Melhuish, Schwetke,
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August 11th - 12th Friday & Saturday – Mid-Atlantic District Annual Meeting
Location: Wyndham Hotel, Gettysburg, PA
Details: A District Level Event.
Attendees: Chase, Dooley, Will Elston, Schwetke, Williams
Location: Wyndham Hotel, Gettysburg, PA
Details: A District Level Event.
Attendees: Chase, Dooley, Will Elston, Schwetke, Williams
August 1st (9:30 AM) Tuesday – Disabled Veteran's House Dedication
Location: Summerduck, VA, 13626 Royalls Mill Road
Details: An Event in Support of the Local Community - A request from the Steven Spiller Tunnel to the Towers Foundation
Attendees: Dennis, Jameson, Lacey, Schwetke
Location: Summerduck, VA, 13626 Royalls Mill Road
Details: An Event in Support of the Local Community - A request from the Steven Spiller Tunnel to the Towers Foundation
Attendees: Dennis, Jameson, Lacey, Schwetke
July 29th ( 6:35 PM) Saturday – SAR Night at the Ball Park - Potomac Nationals - Presidential Initiative
Location: Pfitzner Stadium, 7 County Complex Ct, Woodbridge, VA
Details: A State Level Event. Attendees: Chase, Elston, Eubanks, Schwoerer (Barry & Jacob), Taimi, Thomas
Location: Pfitzner Stadium, 7 County Complex Ct, Woodbridge, VA
Details: A State Level Event. Attendees: Chase, Elston, Eubanks, Schwoerer (Barry & Jacob), Taimi, Thomas
July 29th (1:00 PM) Saturday – Pohick Church Marker Dedication - Virginia SAR Presidential Initiative
Location: Lorton, VA
Details: A State Level Event.
Attendees: Chase, Davenport, Eubanks, Thomas
Location: Lorton, VA
Details: A State Level Event.
Attendees: Chase, Davenport, Eubanks, Thomas
July 24th ( 6:00 PM) Monday – SAR Night at the Ball Park - Richmond Flying Squirrels - Presidential Initiative
Location: The Diamond, 3001 N. Boulevard, Richmond, VA
Details: A State Level Event.
Attendees: Chase, Elston, Hall, Jameson, Schwetke
Location: The Diamond, 3001 N. Boulevard, Richmond, VA
Details: A State Level Event.
Attendees: Chase, Elston, Hall, Jameson, Schwetke
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July 22nd (11:00 AM - 4:00 PM) Saturday – 243rd Anniversay of Fairfax Resolves
Location: Old Courthouse, Fairfax, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Fairfax Resolves
Attendees: Chase, Eubanks, Schwoerer, Thosmas
Location: Old Courthouse, Fairfax, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Fairfax Resolves
Attendees: Chase, Eubanks, Schwoerer, Thosmas
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July 22nd (10:00 AM - 4:00 PM) Saturday – Patriots' Pride Day & Col James Wood II Chapter 10th Anniversary
Location: Veterans' Memorial, 8050 Main Street, Middletown, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Col James Wood II
Attendees: Jameson, Osborn, Schwetke + others
Location: Veterans' Memorial, 8050 Main Street, Middletown, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Col James Wood II
Attendees: Jameson, Osborn, Schwetke + others
July 7th - 13th – 127th Annual Congress of NSSAR
Location: Knoxville, TN
Details: A National Level Event.
Attendees: Chase, Coker, Davenport, Dooley, Lyngar, McKinley, Osborn, Schmidt, Schwetke, Taimi
Location: Knoxville, TN
Details: A National Level Event.
Attendees: Chase, Coker, Davenport, Dooley, Lyngar, McKinley, Osborn, Schmidt, Schwetke, Taimi
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July 7th (4:00 PM) Friday – DAR Daniel Morgan Marker Dedication in Winchester
Location: Winchester, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Col James Wood II - Prefer Hunting Shirt/rifleman attire.
86° Partly Cloudy (as of 06 Jul)
Anticipated Attendees:
Location: Winchester, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Col James Wood II - Prefer Hunting Shirt/rifleman attire.
86° Partly Cloudy (as of 06 Jul)
Anticipated Attendees:
July 4th (4:00 PM) Tuesday – Culpeper Independence Day Parade
Location: Main Street, Culpeper, VA.
Details: A National Level Event.
Attendees: Dennis, Jameson, Jennings, Lacey (Lon & Alan), Lyngar, Schwetke
Location: Main Street, Culpeper, VA.
Details: A National Level Event.
Attendees: Dennis, Jameson, Jennings, Lacey (Lon & Alan), Lyngar, Schwetke
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July 4th (12:00 PM) Tuesday – Historic Ceremony Announcing the Declaration of Independence - Culpeper, VA
Location: Courthouse Lawn, Culpeper, VA
Details: A National Level Event. It is noteworthy that the chapter mustered and fired 5 muskets.
Attendees: Dennis, Jameson, Jennings, Lacey (Lon & Alan), Lyngar, Schwetke, Truskey
Location: Courthouse Lawn, Culpeper, VA
Details: A National Level Event. It is noteworthy that the chapter mustered and fired 5 muskets.
Attendees: Dennis, Jameson, Jennings, Lacey (Lon & Alan), Lyngar, Schwetke, Truskey
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July 4th (10:00 AM) Tuesday– Mount Vernon March to Washington's Tomb
Location: Mount Vernon
Details: A National Level Event - More information here.
Attendees: Adamy, Chase, Davenport, Dooley, Will Elston, Eubanks, Gilliland, McKinley, Osborn, Schmidt, Schwetke, Schwoerer, Taimi
Location: Mount Vernon
Details: A National Level Event - More information here.
Attendees: Adamy, Chase, Davenport, Dooley, Will Elston, Eubanks, Gilliland, McKinley, Osborn, Schmidt, Schwetke, Schwoerer, Taimi
July 1st (10:00 AM) Saturday – William Dove Grave Marking
Location: Dove Family Cemetery, Chalk Level, VA (near Gretna)
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Dan River Chapter
Attendees: Aaron, Hall, Vogler
Location: Dove Family Cemetery, Chalk Level, VA (near Gretna)
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Dan River Chapter
Attendees: Aaron, Hall, Vogler
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June 26th (10:00 AM) Monday – 236th Anniversary of the Battle of Spencer's Ordinary
Location: Freedom Park, 5537 Centerville Rd, Williamsburg, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Williamsburg
86° Mostly Sunny (as of 23 Jun)
Anticipated Attendees:
Location: Freedom Park, 5537 Centerville Rd, Williamsburg, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Williamsburg
86° Mostly Sunny (as of 23 Jun)
Anticipated Attendees:
June 22nd (11:00 AM) Thursday – James Campbell Grave Marking
Location: Old Methodist Cemetery, Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex, Alexandria, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Colonel William Grayson
Attendees: Taimi, Chase, Hartman, Schwoerer (Barry & Jacob), Schwetke
Location: Old Methodist Cemetery, Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex, Alexandria, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event - Colonel William Grayson
Attendees: Taimi, Chase, Hartman, Schwoerer (Barry & Jacob), Schwetke
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June 17th (12:00 Noon) Saturday – Ed Truslow's Memorial Service
Location: Bruton Parish Church, Colonial Williamsburg, VA
Details: a State Level Event
Attendees: Melhuish (in Command), Hamilton, Kelly
Location: Bruton Parish Church, Colonial Williamsburg, VA
Details: a State Level Event
Attendees: Melhuish (in Command), Hamilton, Kelly
June 17th (11:00 AM) Saturday – Fairfax County’s 275th Anniversary
Location: Historic Fairfax County Courthouse Complex, 4000 Chan Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA
Details: a Chapter Level Event - George Washington Chapter
Attendees: Schwetke, Chase, Eubanks, Schwoerer
Location: Historic Fairfax County Courthouse Complex, 4000 Chan Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA
Details: a Chapter Level Event - George Washington Chapter
Attendees: Schwetke, Chase, Eubanks, Schwoerer
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June 10th (10:00 AM) Saturday – Battle of Ramsour’s Mill
Location: FD Jack Kiser School, 301 Jeb Seagle Dr, Lincolnton, NC
Details: A National Level Event. 1st VP Pat Kelly will represent Virginia. More information here.
76° Sunny (as of 09 Jun)
Attendees: Kelly
Location: FD Jack Kiser School, 301 Jeb Seagle Dr, Lincolnton, NC
Details: A National Level Event. 1st VP Pat Kelly will represent Virginia. More information here.
76° Sunny (as of 09 Jun)
Attendees: Kelly
June 4th (2:00 PM ) Sunday – Grave Marking at Shockoe Hill Cemetery, Richmond
Details: A Chapter Level Event. - Richmond Chapter
Attendees: Adamy, Davenport, McKinley, Schmidt, Schwetke - bold participated in musket volleys
Details: A Chapter Level Event. - Richmond Chapter
Attendees: Adamy, Davenport, McKinley, Schmidt, Schwetke - bold participated in musket volleys
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June 3rd (11:00 AM) Saturday – Wayne's Crossing Ceremony
Details: A Chapter Level Event. - Fairfax Resolves Chapter
Attendees: Eubanks, Chase, McKinley, Schmidt, Schwetke, Taimi
Details: A Chapter Level Event. - Fairfax Resolves Chapter
Attendees: Eubanks, Chase, McKinley, Schmidt, Schwetke, Taimi
May 29th (2:00 PM) Monday – Washington, DC Memorial Day Parade
A National Level Event with national media coverage.
Attendees: Adamy, Bodge, Elston (Mike & Will), Eubanks, McKinley, Schwetke, Whitney
A National Level Event with national media coverage.
Attendees: Adamy, Bodge, Elston (Mike & Will), Eubanks, McKinley, Schwetke, Whitney
May 29th (11:00 AM) Monday – Culpeper National Cemetery Ceremony
A National Level Event,
Attendees: Chase, Davenport, Taimi
A National Level Event,
Attendees: Chase, Davenport, Taimi
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May 29th (11:00 AM) Monday – Montross, VA
A National Level Event,
Attendees: Belfield, Morrison
A National Level Event,
Attendees: Belfield, Morrison
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May 29th, Monday – Berryville, VA
A National Level Event,
Attendees: Andrews, Osborn, Pierce
A National Level Event,
Attendees: Andrews, Osborn, Pierce
May 27th (10:30 AM) Saturday – Buford’s Defeat
Location: Near Lancaster, SC
Details: A National Level Event.
Attendees: Schwetke
Location: Near Lancaster, SC
Details: A National Level Event.
Attendees: Schwetke
May 23rd (2:00 PM) Tuesday – Children's Naturalization Ceremony
Location: President Lincoln’s Cottage, 140 Rock Creek Church Road, NW, Washington, D.C.
Details: A Chapter Level Event. Organized by the Fairfax Resolves Chapter
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) hosted a special children’s citizenship ceremony on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 for 20 children and their familyies This ceremony is part of a special program in observation of Military Appreciation month. The ceremony took place at President Lincoln’s Cottage, 140 Rock Creek Church Road, NW, Washington, D.C. 20011.
We celebrated the integration of immigrants into the fabric of our nation. The vitality of the American dream is enriched when derivative children are administered the oath of allegiance during citizenship ceremonies. USCIS is committed to welcoming immigrants from all over the world to the United States and desires to make the citizenship ceremony a special occasion.
Attendees: Eubanks, Schwetke, Chase
Location: President Lincoln’s Cottage, 140 Rock Creek Church Road, NW, Washington, D.C.
Details: A Chapter Level Event. Organized by the Fairfax Resolves Chapter
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) hosted a special children’s citizenship ceremony on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 for 20 children and their familyies This ceremony is part of a special program in observation of Military Appreciation month. The ceremony took place at President Lincoln’s Cottage, 140 Rock Creek Church Road, NW, Washington, D.C. 20011.
We celebrated the integration of immigrants into the fabric of our nation. The vitality of the American dream is enriched when derivative children are administered the oath of allegiance during citizenship ceremonies. USCIS is committed to welcoming immigrants from all over the world to the United States and desires to make the citizenship ceremony a special occasion.
Attendees: Eubanks, Schwetke, Chase
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May 21st (2:00 PM) Sunday – Rappahannock Chapter Meeting and Menokin Plaque Dedication
Location: Menokin, 4037 Menokin Rd, Warsaw, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event. James Monroe Chapter
Attendees: Schwetke, Nolan, Belfield
Location: Menokin, 4037 Menokin Rd, Warsaw, VA
Details: A Chapter Level Event. James Monroe Chapter
Attendees: Schwetke, Nolan, Belfield
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May 13th (10:00 AM) Saturday – Raid on Martin’s Station
Location: Wilderness Road State Park, Ewing, VA
A National Level Event.
Attendees: Schwetke, Kelly, Coker
Next year event will be on May 12th - should book your hotel room as much as a year in advance!
Location: Wilderness Road State Park, Ewing, VA
A National Level Event.
Attendees: Schwetke, Kelly, Coker
Next year event will be on May 12th - should book your hotel room as much as a year in advance!
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May 13th (5:00 PM) Saturday – 10th Anniversary of the Col William Grayson Chapter
Details: A Chapter Level Event.
Attendees: Chase, Schwoerer, Adamy
Details: A Chapter Level Event.
Attendees: Chase, Schwoerer, Adamy
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May 9th Tuesday – Children's Naturalization Ceremony
Location: Sully Historic Site, Chantilly, VA
A Chapter Level Event. Organized by Fairfax Resolves Chapter
Attendees: Eubanks, McKinely, Schmidt
Location: Sully Historic Site, Chantilly, VA
A Chapter Level Event. Organized by Fairfax Resolves Chapter
Attendees: Eubanks, McKinely, Schmidt
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May 5th (1:00 PM) Thursday – Compatriot Richard Covey Burial at Arlington National Cemetery
A Chapter Level Event. William Grayson Chapter
Attendees: Chase, Davenport, Schwetke, Schwoerer
A Chapter Level Event. William Grayson Chapter
Attendees: Chase, Davenport, Schwetke, Schwoerer
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April 30th (11:00 AM) Sunday – 300th Anniversary of Hebron Lutheran Church
Chapter Level Event. Culpeper Minutemen Chapter
Attendees: Chase, Jennings, Lacey, Lyngar, Schwetke,
Chapter Level Event. Culpeper Minutemen Chapter
Attendees: Chase, Jennings, Lacey, Lyngar, Schwetke,
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April 29th (10:00 AM) Saturday – Muster and Trades Fair at the Blockhouse
Chapter Level Event
Attendees: Kelly, Vogler, Hamilton
Chapter Level Event
Attendees: Kelly, Vogler, Hamilton
April 29th (4:30 PM) Saturday – Lt. William Broadus Tombstone Dedication
Chapter Level Event
Attendees: Schwetke, Osborn (Brett & Ian), Chase, Lyngar, Lacey – bold print = musket firing
1 credit toward Patriot Grave Marking Medal for Color Guard (musket firing party or wreath presentation)
Chapter Level Event
Attendees: Schwetke, Osborn (Brett & Ian), Chase, Lyngar, Lacey – bold print = musket firing
1 credit toward Patriot Grave Marking Medal for Color Guard (musket firing party or wreath presentation)
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April 29th (10:30 AM) Saturday – James Monroe Birthday Celebrated at His Birthplace
State Level Event
Attendees: Belfield, Beckett, Davenport, Lyman, Nolan, Taimi
State Level Event
Attendees: Belfield, Beckett, Davenport, Lyman, Nolan, Taimi
April 27-30th Thursday-Sunday – Fort Frederick Market Fair
Location: Fort Frederick, Big Pool, MD
Details: 148 sutlers selling 18th Century clothing and equipment. More information can be found at:
http://www.friendsoffortfrederick.info/market_fair.htm
Location: Fort Frederick, Big Pool, MD
Details: 148 sutlers selling 18th Century clothing and equipment. More information can be found at:
http://www.friendsoffortfrederick.info/market_fair.htm
April 25th (6:00 PM) Tuesday – DC Society Officere Installation & Awards Banquet, Georgetown, DC
Chapter Level Event. DC Society SAR
Attendees: Eubanks,, McKinley, Schmidt, Schwetke
Chapter Level Event. DC Society SAR
Attendees: Eubanks,, McKinley, Schmidt, Schwetke
Attendees were awarded DC Society Honor in Service Medals for continued support of the DC Society
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April 17th (4:30 PM) Monday – Divers Grave Marking
Chapter Level Event. Thomas Jefferson Chapter. 1 credit for Patriot Grave Marking Medal
Attendees: Kelly, Williams, Wallenborn, Davenport, Chase, Schwetke - bold print = musket firing
Chapter Level Event. Thomas Jefferson Chapter. 1 credit for Patriot Grave Marking Medal
Attendees: Kelly, Williams, Wallenborn, Davenport, Chase, Schwetke - bold print = musket firing
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April 15th (11:00 AM) Saturday – Graves' Mountain Lodge Multi-Chpater Meeting
Chapter Level Event.
Attendees: Kelly , Williams, Wallenborn, Chase, Schwetke, Taimi, Jennings, Nolan, Lacey, Martin, Hamilton, Osborn, Davidson
Chapter Level Event.
Attendees: Kelly , Williams, Wallenborn, Chase, Schwetke, Taimi, Jennings, Nolan, Lacey, Martin, Hamilton, Osborn, Davidson
April 13th (10:30 AM) Thursday – Jefferson's 274th Birthday at the Jefferson Memorial, Washington, DC
National Level Event.
Attendees: Osborn, Schwetke
National Level Event.
Attendees: Osborn, Schwetke
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April 12th (10:30 AM) Wednesday – Halifax Resolves, Halifax, NC
National Level Event.
Attendees: Chase, Hall, Schwetke
National Level Event.
Attendees: Chase, Hall, Schwetke
April 7th & 8th – Baseball Opening Night Ceremonies
Chapter Level Event. James Monroe Chapter
Attendees: Belfield, Beckett, Lyman
Chapter Level Event. James Monroe Chapter
Attendees: Belfield, Beckett, Lyman
Opening Night of the Richmond County League
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Opening Day of the Norhumberland County Little League.
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April 1st Saturday –Grand Opening of the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown.
Chapter Level Event.
Attendees: Chase, Eubanks, Hall, Hamilton, Kelly, Melhuish, Schmidt, Schwetke
Chapter Level Event.
Attendees: Chase, Eubanks, Hall, Hamilton, Kelly, Melhuish, Schmidt, Schwetke
March 18th (10:00 AM) Saturday – 236th Anniversary of Guilford Courthouse
National Level Event.
Attendees: Coale, Fritts, Kelly, McKinley, Schmidt, Schwetke, Volger, Wallenborn
National Level Event.
Attendees: Coale, Fritts, Kelly, McKinley, Schmidt, Schwetke, Volger, Wallenborn
March 3rd-4th – Spring Leadership & Trustees Meeting in Louisville
National Level Event.
Attendees: Broadus, Davenport, Dooley, Kelly, Lyngar, McKinley, Osborn, Schmidt, Schwetke
National Level Event.
Attendees: Broadus, Davenport, Dooley, Kelly, Lyngar, McKinley, Osborn, Schmidt, Schwetke
February 25th (10:30 AM) Saturday – 251st Anniversary of the Leedstown Resolutions
Chapter Level Event. James Monroe Chapter
Attendees: Beckett, Belfield, Lyman, Schwetke, +1 unknown
Chapter Level Event. James Monroe Chapter
Attendees: Beckett, Belfield, Lyman, Schwetke, +1 unknown
February 22nd Wednesday – Washington's Birthday at Culpeper Masonic Cemetery
Chapter Level Event. Culpeper Minutemen Chapter
Attendees: Jennings, Lacey, Schwetke
Chapter Level Event. Culpeper Minutemen Chapter
Attendees: Jennings, Lacey, Schwetke
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February 20th Monday – Washington Birthday Celebrations in Alexandria, VA, Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary Soldier and Alexandria Parade.
Chapter Level Event. George Washington Chapter
Attendees: Chase, Gilliland, Osborn, Schwetke
Chapter Level Event. George Washington Chapter
Attendees: Chase, Gilliland, Osborn, Schwetke
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February 18th Saturday – Crossing of the Dan
National Level Event.
Attendees: Elston (Mike & Will), Hall, McKinley, Osborn, Schmidt, Schwetke, Vogler, Williams
National Level Event.
Attendees: Elston (Mike & Will), Hall, McKinley, Osborn, Schmidt, Schwetke, Vogler, Williams
February 10th - 11th – Virginia SAR 127th Annual Meeting, Richmond, VA
National Level Event.
Attendees: Belfield, Chase, Kelly, Lyngar, Osborn, Schmidt, Schwetke, Wallenborn, Whitney
National Level Event.
Attendees: Belfield, Chase, Kelly, Lyngar, Osborn, Schmidt, Schwetke, Wallenborn, Whitney
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von Steuben Medal presented to Brett Osborn
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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