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  3. For additional SAR events across Virginia, visit the Virginia SAR calendar here:

Upcoming events

    • 2024-03-21
    • 13:00 - 14:30
    • See Event Description

    Mr. Doug Redd was the Guest Speaker for the George Washington Chapter's monthly membership meeting, May 16, 2020. His presentation described General Washington's Life Guard. Mr. Redd has furthered his work and is presenting the topic to the Pinellas [Florida] Genealogy Society March 21, 2024, at 1PM. The presentation will be to a combination of in person and Zoom attendees.

    Please Note: Advance Registration is required for Zoom attendees.

    Select the following link to Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcod-2rqDkvHd1T3X192Qksa-VmUHvi5tbR. Once registered, you will receive a Zoom link, Meeting ID and Passcode for the presentation itself.

    Description:

    George Washington took command of the first U. S. army to protect our new Country. Then he trained elite Continental soldiers to protect him. Learn the story of the four groups that guarded our future President, the different units he needed and why, and how they protected him to win the War.

    Learn More from source pages for the Zoom presentation regarding General Washington's Life Guard, citing all of the books, articles, and names of soldiers (over 390).

    • 2024-04-20
    • 10:00
    • In front of the Birthplace House, 4460 James Monroe Highway (Rt. 205), Colonial Beach, VA 22443

    The celebration begins at 10:00 a.m. and the event is free.

    President Monroe was the only President other than George Washington to have actively served in the regular army during the Revolutionary War, participating in six major battles (as well as wintering at Valley Forge, crossing the Delaware with George Washington, being seriously wounded at Trenton and cited for conspicuous bravery), who subsequently served simultaneously as Secretary of War and Secretary of State (during the War of 1812, when he helped coordinate American defenses against the British). He was also an active participant in the first American lineage society, the Society of the Cincinnati.

    Learn More about this event from the James Monroe Memorial Foundation website.

    • 2024-04-27
    • 11:00 - 14:30
    • Graves Mountain Lodge, 205 Graves Mountain Lane, Old Blue Ridge Turnpike, Syria, VA 22743

    Annual multi-chapter Meeting at Graves Mountain Lodge

    Invitation From the Culpeper Minutemen Chapter

    Virginia SAR

    Note: $33/person. Download registration form here to then complete and mail with your check to arrive before 4/19/2024.


    A final count of attendees is required by Friday, April 19, 2024. Please have all checks arrive by that time.

    Compatriots:

    It is with great pleasure that I cordially invite you, your wives, and guests to attend the Annual Graves Mountain Lodge Multi-Chapter Meeting to be held Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM. The meeting will be preceded at 10:45 by a ceremony to gather and bless soil for the Waxhaws Ceremony in May. Social time with cash bar begins at 11:00 AM, the meeting starts at 11:30, and we will break for a “family style” lunch at about 12:00 noon. Our distinguished guest will be Virginia SAR President Bill Greaf and the master of ceremonies will be Jeremy Utt, President of the Colonel Fielding Lewis Chapter.

    A final count of attendees is required by Friday, April 19, 2024. Please have all checks arrive by that time.

    This event has become a delightful annual tradition of conviviality and fellowship. We look forward to seeing all of you!

    Respectfully yours,

    James Bish, President

    Directions:

    From Washington D.C.

    Take Interstate 66 West to Route 29 South at Gainesville. Stay on Route 29 South until 7 miles south of Culpeper. Take Right on to Route 609. Stay on Route 609 for 9 miles to a stop sign. Take Right on Route 231 North. Travel 1/2 mile. Take Left on Route 670. Travel 4 miles, Graves Mountain Lodge is on Left. (2 hour drive)

    https://www.gravesmountain.com/about/directions/

    Learn More about this event from the Virginia SAR Calendar.


    • 2024-04-28
    • 11:00
    • President Monroe's Tomb, Hollywood Cemetery, 412 S. Cherry Street, Richmond, VA 23220

    This is the official 2024 birthday commemoration in honor of President James Monroe, coordinated by the Department of the Army in accordance with White House protocol rules, in coordination with the James Monroe Memorial Foundation.

    Each year, the James Monroe Memorial Foundation honors President James Monroe with a grave site memorial celebration in Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia. 

    The 2024 celebration will be Sunday, April 28, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Hollywood Cemetery, 512 South Cherry St., Richmond, VA 23220. The event is free and open to the public.

    Historical Note:
    President Monroe was the only President other than George Washington to have actively served in the regular army during the Revolutionary War, participating in six major battles (as well as wintering at Valley Forge, crossing the Delaware with George Washington, being seriously wounded at Trenton and cited for conspicuous bravery), who subsequently served simultaneously as Secretary of War and Secretary of State (during the War of 1812, when he helped coordinate American defenses against the British). He was also an active participant in the first American lineage society, the Society of the Cincinnati.

Past events

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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