Virginia SAR at the DAR 126th Continental Congress

28 June - 02 July 2017                                  Constitution Hall, Washington, DC

President General Mike Tomme with NSDAR President General Ann Turner Dillon at the opening of the 126th Continental Congress of the DAR.

     The Daughters of the American Revolution opened their 126th Continental Congress in Constitution Hall in Washington, DC with grand pageantry and patriotic spirit on Wednesday evening.  NSSAR President General Mike Tomme, a Virginia SAR compatriot and dual member of 4 Virginia Chapters, presented greetings.  Several other Virginia SAR compatriots were in attendance.

President General Tomme delivers remarks during the opening ceremony.

The Parade of Flags begins on Opening Night.

Old Glory is dropped from the ceiling.

On the steps of Constitution Hall, left to right: Virginia SAR 3rd Vice President Bill Schwetke, Fauquier Court House Chapter DAR Regent Cat Schwetke, Virginia DAR Regent Judy Surber, Virginia DAR Vice Regent Becky Rodgers.

     On Opening Night NSDAR President Genera Ann Dillon highlighted the DAR efforts toward celebrating our Nations 250th Anniversary.  This link will take you to their web page to see more.