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250th Anniversary of U.S.Army, Grave Marking for George and Martha Washington
250th Anniversary of U.S.Army, Grave Marking for George and Martha Washington
U.S. Army Museum + Geo. Washington's Mount Vernon
Fort Belvoir / Mount Vernon, VA
Saturday, June 14, 2025
Category: NATIONAL EVENT - VASSAR SPONSORED

Event Level: National
Host/POC: George Washington Chapter, VASSAR, POCs Scot Bryant, [email protected], (703) 732-3071, or David Harrity, [email protected]
Location:  George Washington's Mount Vernon, VA, + National Museum of the U.S. Army (Fort Belvoir)
Firing Event: TBD
Event CG Commander: Scott Collins
Heat Index: TBD
Details: Registration is open through the 250th Anniversary site on the Virginia SAR (MemberClicks) website. There are multiple events, dinners, bus and hotel links available. Tours at National Museum of the United States Army are free. No weapons at Fort Belvoir. Details on Color Guard support are pending.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Abbott, Christensen, Collins, Corey, Kelley, McComb, McKinley, Osborn, Schwetke, Schwoerer
Maryland SAR Color Guard Attendees: Embrey

George Washington's Mount Vernon 9am–12pm
  • Army 250 Ceremony @ 10am
  • George/Martha Washington Grave Marking @ 11am
  • Luncheon at the Mount Vernon Inn @ 12 Noon
National Museum of the U.S. Army 2–5pm
  • Exclusive Tour of ✨New✨ Revolutionary War 250 Exhibit 2–5pm

Compatriots,

For those who are unable to attend the Patriot Grave Marking for George Washington at Mount Vernon on June 14, 2025, you can receive credit toward your SAR Patriot Grave Marking Medal for George Washington by contributing $60 to help fund this ceremony. These costs include a live NSSAR wreath to remain at the tomb throughout the day and carnations to be laid at the tomb by participants. For those who would like to sponsor the ceremony in this way, please click the link below to register your contribution. A letter will be provided to you verifying your financial assistance. Your support is appreciated.

https://www.virginiasar.org/washington_grave_donation

Patriotically,

Jeff Thomas
Historian General

America 250 Chair
Sons of the American Revolution

 

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