SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION PARTICIPATE IN BOY SCOUT HISTORICAL DAY CAMP

On 9 April 2022, the Colonel James Wood II Chapter of the Virginia Society Sons of the American Revolution made presentations at the Shenandoah Boy Scout Council's Historical Day Camp held at Camp Rock Enon near Gore, Virginia.  The camp was used to emulate a cross between colonial America and the mountain man/fur trade era.  Scouts learned about the various skills used during those times.  The SAR had displays/presentations on flags, colonial attire, muskets and historical facts.  They were shown cartridge construction, musket drills and gun safety.  Scouts from 13 troops participated from throughout the council area.  There will be a summer camp which will include a Mountain Man program later this year.  The SAR Color Guard was assisted by several scouts in presenting and raising the colors during the opening ceremony.  At the close of day, the SAR provided a closing retreat ceremony to include a formal folding the flag ceremony.  Participating with the Colonel James Wood II chapter were President Thomas "Chip" Daniel, Vice President Paul Christensen, David Burks, Sean Carrigan, Dale Corey, Patrick Moore, Michael St Jacques and Richard Tyler.  

​Left picture is Patrick Moore and Mike St Jacques giving presentation on musket. (photo courtesy of Thomas "Chip" Daniel).  Right picture is Mike St Jacques and Paul Christensen folding the flag.  (photo courtesy of Thomas "Chip" Daniel)