Sons of the American Revolution
The following information and photo was provided by Compatriot Robert K Grumbling Jr:
The Point Pleasant flag retirement ceremony was conducted at Fort Randolph, Point Pleasant , WV on June 14, 2016. Under a hot June sun 400 unserviceable American Flags were retired according to SAR policy guideline practices. Event attended by 40 public / US citizens. Continue reading “WVSSAR Color Guard Flag Day 14 June 2016”
On behalf of the officers and members of the West Virginia Society, Sons of the American Revolution, we extend our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of James Lemuel “Jim” Lockhart, who passed away on Thursday, June 02, 2016. Continue reading “Death of James Lemuel “Jim” Lockhart”
Memorial Day
Remember those who died while in U.S. military service of our great country.
The following photo of the WVSSAR Color Guard at the Siege of Fort Randolph reenactment on May 21, 2016 was provided by Compatriot Bob Grumbling.
The Siege of Fort Randolph is reenacted annually at Krodel Park located at Point Pleasant WV to celebrate the successful defense of Fort Randolph against 200 Shawnee warriors in May of 1778.
Well-known Historian Karen Nance will be the featured speaker at the Thursday, May 12 meeting of the General Andrew Lewis Chapter. Nance’s topic will be “Slavery and the Underground Railroad in the Tri-State”.
The meeting begins at 7 p.m. at the Enslow Park Presbyterian Church,
1338 Enslow Blvd., Huntington, W.V.
Refreshments will the served and is open to the public.
Dear Chapter Presidents,
As the new State Color Guard Commander, I would like to form a roster of Compatriots interested in serving in the State Color Guard. If you would forward names of those who will serve at our events it will be appreciated. I would like to have their phone number and e-mail address, sent from them or from you which ever is more convenient. Continue reading “Message from the WVSSAR Color Guard Commander”
The WVSSAR Annual Dinner and Meeting will be held on Friday, April 22 and Saturday, April 23, 2016 at the Days Inn & Suites Sutton Flatwoods located at Sutton, WV. Reservations are required and should be remitted by April 15, 2016 to WVSSAR Secretary Frank C Khare Jr. Continue reading “WVSSAR 2016 Annual Dinner and Meeting”
The WVSSAR held its Board of Management meeting on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at The Purple Iris located at 1956 Winchester Ave, Martinsburg WV 25401. The General Adam Stephen Chapter hosted the BoM meeting and provided a breakfast buffet. There were 21 Compatriots present for the meeting. Continue reading “BoM Meeting 19 Mar 2016”
The following information is provided by WVSSAR Secretary/Treasurer Frank C “Joe” Khare to help assist WVSSAR chapters in filing their required IRS Form 990-N. Continue reading “How to File Your IRS 990-N”
Meeting and Program, 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 11, 2016
First Presbyterian Church
1307 Chapline St
Wheeling, WV 26003-3318 Continue reading “Fort Henry Chapter Meeting 11 Jun 2016”