In February 2021, chapter representatives were active at the following activities (via Zoom): Feb. 6 Virginia (VA) Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (VASSAR) annual meeting Feb. 13 Battle of Kettle Creek commemoration Feb. 20 Crossing of the Dan commemoration Feb. 27 Battle of Moore’s Creek Bridge commemoration At the VASSAR annual meeting, […]
Chapter members and guests – please join us on 27 Jan. 2020 at 7pm for a chapter meeting held virtually via Zoom. Among other business, we will recognize our Eagle Scout scholarship awardees and the George Mason Chapter’s local high school student winner of the annual SAR George S. and Stella M. Knight Essay Contest. […]
The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) invites all high school students (9th through 12th grades) interested in the American Revolution to participate in the Joseph S. Rumbaugh Historical Oration Contest. The contest is open to all students attending home schools, public, parochial, or private high school students in that same […]
In January 2021, members participated (via virtual Zoom meeting connections) in these commemorative events: an anniversary of the 17 Jan. 1781 Revolutionary War Battle of Cowpens in South Carolina; a ceremony to honor Rev. Peter Muhlenberg and his “a time to preach and a time to fight …” sermon on 21 Jan. 1776 in Woodstock, […]
At the 12 December 2020 meeting (held jointly with the George Washington Chapter of Alexandria, VA), several awards were presented to deserving compatriots and their spouses based on activities during the year. The program featured guest speaker Bill Schwetke, the President of the Virginia (VA) Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (VASSAR), who […]
On 14 December 2019, the George Mason chapter held a joint meeting with the George Washington chapter at the Mount Vernon Country Club. The featured guest speaker was John Mason, a direct descendant of patriot George Mason. The new officers for 2020 were inducted.