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  2. Upcoming Events are also listed in the Chapter Newsletter!
  3. For additional SAR events across Virginia, visit the Virginia SAR calendar here:

Upcoming events

    • 2025-03-31
    • 08:30 - 10:30
    • Arlington National Cemetery, 1 Memorial Avenue, Arlington, Va. 22211

    George Washington Chapter
    Virginia SAR

    Funeral Information for 100 Yr Old GWSAR Member
    Wendell E. "Jack" Shawn, Jr.

    12/15/1923 -- 10/5/2024

    Location
    Arlington National Cemetery
    1 Memorial Avenue, Arlington, Va. 22211

    Date and Time
    Monday, March 31, 2025. Arrive 8:30 AM

    December 16, 2023, at a celebration of his 100th birthday, Wendell E. "Jack" Shawn, Jr. was personally awarded the National SAR War Service Medal, the Virginia SAR Silver Meritorious Service Medal, the NSDAR Distinguished Citizen Medal and the Nelly Custis Chapter NSDAR Distinguished Citizen Certificate. Jack passed away October 5, 2024.

    He served in both World War II and the Korean War. He earned two Bronze Stars, a Combat Infantryman Badge, the European African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and World War II Victory Medal.

    Jack was a loving, caring father, husband, grandfather, and great grandfather and is survived by his sons and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

    Learn More
    Funerals at Arlington National Cemetery
    Map of Arlington National Cemetery
    Jack Shawn's Bio on this website In Memoriam webpage.


    • 2025-05-29
    • 19:00
    • 2025-05-31
    • 11:30
    • 1775 Liberty Drive Fort Belvoir, VA 22060

    George Washington Chapter
    Virginia SAR

    National Museum of the US Army - FREE Symposium
    Revolutionary War 250: The Early Years
    (This is FYI, not a SAR event.)

    Location
    1775 Liberty Drive Fort Belvoir, VA 22060

    Various Dates and Times
    Thursday, 5/29/25: 7PM - 8PM (Virtual)
    Friday, 5/30/25: 8AM - 5PM
    Saturday, 5/31/25: 9:00AM - 11:30AM

    Summary:  Thursday, 5/29/25, 7PM - 8PM "America at 250: Toward an Inclusive Commemoration, a panel discussion" (Virtual)

    How will historic sites, foundations, and other organizations commemorate the American Revolution’s Semiquincentennial starting this year? Join public historians Allison Wickens, Beth Hill, and Daniel Davis for a panel discussion about upcoming 250th anniversary events, programs, and exhibits across the country focused on the Revolutionary era and its importance to Americans today.

    Summary: Friday, 5/30/25: 8AM - 5PM The National Army Museum will present a full day symposium focusing on the first two years of the Revolutionary War to highlight the 250th anniversary of the Army’s founding, and the opening of the Museum’s new special exhibit, “CALL TO Arms: The Soldier and the Revolutionary War.”

    Part of the symposium will include a “sneak peek” at the new exhibit prior to its opening, including hundreds of rare artifacts.

    Summary: Saturday, 5/31/25: 9:00AM - 11:30AM Also available will be a walking tour of George Washington related sites in Old Town Alexandria on May 31 (limited availability).

    Learn More and Register Here:

    https://www.thenmusa.org/symposium2025/



Past events

2024-05-19 NEW: Ivy Hill Cemetery Memorial Day Flag Placement
2024-04-29 Research Revolution Workshop - 4/29
2024-04-28 James Monroe Birthday Observance - 4/28
2024-04-27 Annual Graves’ Mountain Lodge Multi-Chapter Meeting
2024-04-20 James Monroe - Birthplace Commemoration - 4/20
2024-04-19 Patriots Day Commemoration - 4/19
2024-03-21 ZOOM Presentation re: George Washington's Life Guard
2024-03-16 Color Guard Workshop
2024-03-16 Wreath-Laying and Commemoration of the Birth of James Madison - 3/16
2024-03-15 Commemoration of the Battle of Guilford Courthouse - 3/15
2024-03-10 Commemoration of Col. William Grayson - 3/10
2023-12-02 Celebration of the Battle of Great Bridge - 12/2
2023-11-05 Major Joseph Eggleston Grave Marking - 11/5
2023-11-04 248th Anniversary of the Skirmish at Kemp's Landing - 11/4
2023-08-26 Patriot Grave Marking Ceremony for LT George Kilgore - 8/26
2023-08-12 247th Anniversary of the First Reading of the Declaration of Independence in Virginia - 8/12
2023-06-17 Commemoration of the Loudoun Resolves - 6/17
2023-04-28 James Monroe Birthday Observance - 4/28
2023-04-22 James Monroe - Birthplace Commemoration - 4/22
2023-04-12 247th Commemoration of the Halifax Resolves - 4/12
2023-03-24 27th Annual Patriots’ Day in Alamance County - 5/20
2023-03-18 Dedication of the Epitaph to Dr. William Brown - 3/18
2023-03-16 Wreath-Laying and Commemoration of the Birth of James Madison - 3/16
2023-03-11 Commemoration of the Battle of Guilford Courthouse - 3/11
2023-03-04 Virginia History Day (District Five) - 3/4 (prep 2/16-17)
2023-02-25 247th Commemoration of the Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge - 2/25
2022-12-03 247th Commemoration of the Battle of Great Bridge -12/3
2022-11-11 Veterans Day Wreath-Laying - 11/11
2022-10-19 241st Commemoration of the Battle of Yorktown -10/19
2022-10-15 Joint Grave Marking: Patriot Hunter & Defender Whitaker - 10/15
2022-10-07 242nd Anniversary of the Battle of Kings Mountain -10/7
2022-10-01 Culpeper Muster Day - 10/1
2022-09-17 President General Pickette's Vigil at George Washington's Tomb -9/17
2022-07-10 SAR National Congress - 7/10-15
2022-06-17 Joseph Warren Commemoration - 6/17
2022-06-03 SAR Annual Conference on the American Revolution: War on the Frontier - 6/3-5
2022-05-21 Joint Grave Marking & Plaque Dedication - 5/21
2022-05-14 Commemoration of General Joseph Martin - 5/14
2022-04-30 Patriot Grave Marking: Francis Summers - 4/30
2022-04-28 Wreath Laying in Honor of President Monroe's 264th Birthday - 4/28
2022-04-24 Patriots Day - 4/24
2022-04-16 Marking of Multiple Patriot Graves - 4/16
2022-04-12 GWSAR Public Service Awards Committee Presentation to PFC John A. Embrey - 4/12
2022-04-12 Thomas Jefferson's Birthday - 4/12
2022-04-12 246th Commemoration of the Signing of the Halifax Resolves - 4/12
2022-04-06 GWSAR Public Service Awards Committee Presentation to Sgt. Charlette Mitchell - 4/6
2022-04-02 Patriot Grave Marking: John Holker - 4/2
2022-03-16 Virtual 270th Anniversary of Birth of James Madison - 3/16
2022-03-12 Commemoration of the Battle of Guilford Courthouse - 3/12
2022-02-25 Virginia History Day (District Five) - 2/25-3/5
2022-02-22 Wreath Laying in Honor of George Washington's 290th Birthday - 2/22
2022-02-21 George Washington Birthday Parade - 2/21
2022-02-21 Wreath Laying at the Tomb of the Revolutionary War Unknown Solider - 2/21
2022-02-19 Commemoration of the 241st Anniversary of the Crossing of the Dan - 2/19
2022-02-05 Memorial Service for Patriot William Lee - 2/5
2022-01-15 241st Anniversary of Battle of Cowpens - 1/15
2021-12-18 Wreaths Across America - 12/18
2021-11-11 Veterans Day Observance at Mount Vernon - 11/11
2021-11-09 Public Service Awards Presentation - 11/9
2021-10-30 Fairfax Resolves Chapter Ceremony: 250th Anniversary of the Mount Vernon Gristmill - 10/30
2021-10-23 The Culpeper Minute Men: Battalion Muster - 10/23
2021-10-20 Constitution Day Proclamation Signing - 10/20
2021-10-19 240th Anniversary of the Battle of Yorktown - 10/19
2021-10-09 Marking of Graves of Patriots Peter Tatsapaugh & Lawrence Hoof - 10/9
2021-10-07 241st Anniversary of the Battle of Kings Mountain - 10/7
2021-10-06 Presentation of SAR Silver Good Citizenship Award to Alexandria Sheriff Dan Lawhorne - 10/6
2021-10-02 Point Pleasant Battle Days - 10/2-3
2021-09-18 Wreath-Laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier - 9/18
2021-09-04 240th Anniversary of the Battles of the Capes - 4 Sep 2021
2021-07-04 George Washington Chapter's 60th Annual 4th of July March to the Tomb - public
2021-06-26 Williamsburg Chapter SAR - Public Announcement
2021-06-05 Wayne's Crossing Event - public
2021-05-31 Broadcast: National Memorial Day Parade
2021-05-08 Martin's Station National Commemoration - May 8th
2021-04-11 Thomas Jefferson's Birthday - SAR Onsite Wreath Laying
2021-03-20 Commemoration--Patrick Henry’s Speech
2021-03-16 270th Birthday of James Madison Wreath Laying
2021-03-13 Commemoration of the Battle of Guilford Courthouse

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