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 2016
Memorial Day
Remember those who died while in U.S. military service of our great country.
WVSSAR Color Guard at Fort Randolph
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.
General Andrew Lewis Chapter Meeting
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.
Message from the WVSSAR Color Guard Commander
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”
WVSSAR 2016 Annual Dinner and Meeting
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”
BoM Meeting 19 Mar 2016
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”
How to File Your IRS 990-N
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”
Fort Henry Chapter Meeting 11 Jun 2016
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”
SAR “Cemetery Preservation 101”
At the 2015 SAR Fall Leadership Meeting, the SAR Outreach Education program offered the “Cemetery Preservation 101” workshop which was presented by Mr. J. Michael Higgs, historian of Cave Hill Cemetery of Louisville, KY and Gwen Mooney. President of Cave Hill Cemetery of Louisville, KY. The workshop covered cemetery protocol, guidelines and topics such as surveying cemeteries, monument repair and conservation, etc. Continue reading “SAR “Cemetery Preservation 101””