In May 2021, chapter representatives were active at the following activities (either in person or via Zoom): May 1 National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, DC May 8 Boy Scout Troop 1996 service project to restore Maj. Simon Summers’ grave at Falls Church Episcopal (see photos below) May 15 Ebenezer Baptist Church Monument Dedication in […]
In April 2021, the chapter was pleased to enter its high school student winner of the SAR’s Joseph S. Rumbaugh historical oration contest in the state-wide competition, along with winners at other SAR chapters in Virginia. Due to pandemic restrictions this year, orations were recorded rather than presented in person to the judges. At the […]
In March 2021, chapter representatives were active at the following activities (either in person or via Zoom): 3 March: National Veteran’s Recognition Committee; 13 March: Special Congress of the SAR; 13 March: Virginia History Day; 13 March: Battle of Guilford Courthouse (in NC) commemoration; 16 March: James Madison’s birthday celebration; 20 March: Celebration of Patrick […]
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, […]
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, […]
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. […]