Martin’s Station Wreath Laying


Events

Members of the George Mason Chapter are invited to participate in a formal wreath laying ceremony at Martin Station Monument, Wilderness Road State Park, Ewing, VA. This year the Raid is a VASSAR Presidential Initiative event. Join us for a continental breakfast in front of the Visitor’s Center at 9:30 AM, May 12, 2018. The […]

April 10, 2018

Upcoming James Monroe Events


Events

This year will mark the 260th anniversary of the birth of President James Monroe. Per the James Monroe Memorial Foundation, two commemoration ceremonies will be held on two consecutive Saturdays, April 21 and April 28, 2018, as described below. The George Mason Chapter will present our chapter wreath at each event. All GMC Compatriots are […]

April 4, 2018

GMC Honors Madison, Battle of Guilford Courthouse


Events

One of the great privileges of the George Mason Chapter is participating in events around the Commonwealth, honoring those who contributed to and sacrificed for the American Revolution. Recently, GMC compatriots have attended several such events, and we are always pleased to be able to share those with our community. Madison Wreath Laying At Montpelier […]

March 19, 2018

March Meeting features General Creighton W. Abrams III


Events

Save the date: Wednesday, March 28, 2018, 6:30p.m. The George Mason Chapter, Virginia Society, Sons of the American Revolution, is excited to announce that we shall have a special guest speaker at our GMC meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 28, 2018. The speaker is Brigadier General Creighton W. Abrams, III, U.S. Army, Retired. General Abrams […]

March 5, 2018

237th Anniversary: Crossing of the Dan


Events

The Berryman Green Chapter, Virginia Society, Daughters of the American Revolution; the Dan River Chapter, Virginia Society, Sons of the American Revolution; the Halifax County Historical Society; the Town of South Boston; and Halifax County Middle School are all co-hosting the 237th Anniversary Commemoration of the Crossing of the Dan River in Virginia during the […]

January 29, 2018

Orators, Essayist, Compatriots Honored


Events

At the January meeting of the George Mason Chapter of the Virginia Society, Sons of the American Revolution, chapter president Pete Davenport presided over the conferring of several awards to chapter members. Before the awards, the chapter’s Chairperson of the Joseph S. Rumbaugh Oration Contest, Compatriot Keith David Reeves, presided over the annual competition, featuring […]

January 27, 2018