On 17 June 2023, the Colonel James Wood II Chapter of the Virginia Society Sons of the American Revolution conducted a commemoration to Daniel Morgan and his Beeline March.  The ceremony was conducted at the tomb of Morgan in Mount Hebron Cemetery, Winchester, Virginia.           

Nine Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) Chapters, two Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Chapters and one Society from the Children of the American Revolution (C.A.R.) participated along with the Order of the Founders and Patriots of America (OFPA). 

In June 1775, the Continental Congress ordered the formation of two companies of Virginia riflemen to march to the aid of George Washington in Boston.  Hugh Stephenson and Daniel Morgan were chosen to raise companies to support this mission.  A rivalry developed between the two commanders, as each wanted to lead the way, an honor to be given to the first to fill his company.  Stephenson mustered his company on 21 June and Morgan on 22 June.  After six weeks, both were ready and eager to march.  It was agreed they would rendezvous near Frederick, Maryland and march together.  When Stephenson arrived on 17 July, he found Morgan had left a day earlier.  Thus began the Beeline March.  Morgan's company left 16 July and arrived in Boston on 6 August.  The 600 mile march was concluded in 21 days, a grueling march that captured the passion of the colony to serve the larger cause.  Morgan would go on to have a significant impact on the colonial causer.  After arriving in Boston, he was sent to Quebec where he was taken prisoner on 31 December 1775.  He was paroled by the British in 1776.  After returning to the military, he played a major role in the victory over the British at the Battle of Saratoga.  He defeated the British at the Battle of Cowpens in January 1781, which led to the Siege of Yorktown and the American victory in the War of Independence.

The ceremony was emcee'd by Dale Corey.  The Virginia State Color Guard led by Commander Brett Osborn which included 19 guardsmen from seven SAR Chapters, presented and posted the colors.  Virginia Society President Ernie Coggins provided a short summation of Morgan's impact on the Revolutionary War, followed by Marc Robinson's presentation on the Beeline March.  Wreaths were presented by Pete Davenport, Vice President General of the Atlantic Middle States; VASSAR President Ernie Coggins; nine SAR Chapters, two DAR chapters, one C.A.R. society and the OFPA.   After the wreath presentations, a 15 man squad of compatriots fired a musket salute to honor the memory of Daniel Morgan and the Beeline March.  SAR compatriots from chapters listed above and George Washington Chapter, who participated include  Brian Bayliss, Ken Bonner, Bryan Buck, Sean Carrigan, Paul Christensen, Dave Cook, Dale Corey, Jim Cridge, Chip Daniel, Mark Day, Kelly Ford, Mark Jackson, Paul McComb, Chris Melhuish, Ken Morris, Allan Phillips, Marc Robinson, Bill Schwetke, Barry Schwoerer, Jim Simmons, Mark Sink and Richard Tyler.