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(Have you ever wanted to march in a parade?)

There is a lot going on
Come on out and join us!  

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  2. Upcoming Events are also listed in the Chapter Newsletter!
  3. For additional SAR events across Virginia, visit the Virginia SAR calendar here:

Upcoming events

    • 2026-02-06
    • 11:00
    • 2026-02-07
    • 23:00
    • Virginia Crossings Hotel & Conference Center, Glen Allen, Va.
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    George Washington Chapter
    Virginia SAR

    136th Annual Meeting in Glen Allen, Va.
    Friday 2/6/2026 - Saturday 2/7/2026

    Members of the Sons of the American Revolution and their guests are invited to attend the 136th Annual Meeting at the Virginia Crossings Hotel & Conference Center, Glen Allen, Va.

    Details follow but please note the following Deadlines:

    • There are several room types to choose from at a discounted rate until  Friday, 23 Jan 2026.
    • The Annual Meeting registration closes Friday, 30 Jan 2026.

    Advance Work: Virtual Workshops Return! ____________.
    Individual workshops' dates and time TBA.

    Patriot and Compatriot Graves ● Americanism Reporting ● Veterans Affairs ● Awards and Eagle Scout Recognition ● PRS Update and the Virginia SAR-related Patriot Program ● Role of the Chapter Registrar ● Keys to an Effective Meeting Using Parliamentary Procedure ● Hosting a Day-Long Genealogy Workshop for Your Community

    Hanover Tavern Kickoff - Friday Feb 7, 2026

    Virginia SAR is thrilled to share the return of the Ladies Luncheon at the historic Hanover Tavern on Friday before the start of our Annual Meeting. President Weyler encourages all our compatriots to consider bringing their spouses/significant others to celebrate and support their Virginia SAR compatriots and Virginia DAR Daughters who will be attending too.

    Annual Meeting Begins - Friday 2/7/2026

    This year's Annual Meeting beginning Friday will include our traditional Scrapbook Contest, our returning Virginia SAR Color Guard Drumhead Muster event, MemberClicks Hands-On Workshop, a Ladies Program Game Night with prizes then outgoing 105th President Weyler’s Reception closing out the evening.

    Saturday's Events - 2/8/2026

    Saturday the General Membership Meeting begins and is followed by the Rumbaugh Orations Contest and Youth Awards ceremony. There will be a Memorial Service at The Virginia Crossings with the announcement and awarding of the Public Service Awardees, the new State Officers installation, and the 2025 Chapter Winners. We will close with a group photo in front of the Jefferson Building on the portico steps in the afternoon.

    Saturday evening will conclude the weekend with a Black-Tie Banquet Dinner to install the new Virginia SAR President. The time together will close with the new 106th President's Reception. If you have already earned GW Chapter medals for events participation, dust off the mini/formal versions and wear them with pride at the banquet and reception the final night of the conference. 'Don't have a tux? How about a dark suit...? If so, don't worry. Wear the suit and you'll "fit" right in. (Just be sure to wear the full-size medals on the suit, not the mini/formal versions.) 'Don't want to poke holes in your tux or suit jacket... that's fine too. We encourage all members to participate and make the most of this opportunity.

    Here's a link to the 2026 Virginia SAR Annual Meeting Agenda PDF.

    Hotel Reservation at the Virginia Crossings Hotel,
    1000 Virginia Center Parkway., Glen Allen, Virginia, 23059
    Tapestry Collection by Hilton

    The group booking code is Sons of the American Revolution. You may call the hotel directly at 804-727-1400 ext. 0 and provide the booking code to receive the special rate, or use the online booking link here: https://group.tapestrycollection.com/55nhfu

    There are several room types to choose from at a discounted rate until January 23, 2026:

    • 2 Queens ($134.00 base, $152.33 w/ taxes per night)
    • 1 King ($134.00 base, $152.33 w/ taxes per night)
    Virginia SAR 135th Annual Meeting registration closes
    midnight on January 30, 2026.

    Complete the Compatriot and Guest Registration Form.

    GW Chapter Members, let's make a strong showing at the state conference! "Meet and Greet" with other Virginia SAR members from across the state. Cheer on GW Chapter awardees at the State level. Learn more about SAR at the State and National levels.

    Register for the conference and lodging and then be sure to sign up here to let your fellow GW Chapter members know you'll be attending this important annual event too. Last year, the GW Chapter had the greatest membership representation at the conference. Let's do it again!

    NOTE: Registration on the Chapter website is for Chapter Informational Purposes only; you must register using the Virginia SAR website.

    • 2026-02-14
    • 12:00 - 12:30
    • Old Presbyterian Meeting House, Alexandria, Va.
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    George Washington Chapter
    Virginia SAR

    Saturday, February 14, 206, 12PM: A joint SAR-DAR wreath laying ceremony will be held at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the American Revolution at the Old Presbyterian Meeting House (OPMH) Churchyard Burial Ground. New Virginia SAR President, Michael Weyler, is scheduled to attend and bring Greetings from Virginia. Plan to arrive early to socialize before the 12PM Start time. The ceremony is expected to last approximately 30 minutes.

    Come early and after the ceremony proceed to march in the George Washington Birthday Parade with fellow GW Chapter Members as well as SAR members from other chapters.

    Location: 323 South Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Va. 22314

    Chapter members planning to attend are requested to register. To register via the Chapter websitelog in and then click the Events menu option to register for this event.  SAR members (from other chapters) visit the VirginiaSAR.org > Callender to register on the state website. 

    Historical Interest: Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the American Revolution - Wikipedia

    For further information, please email George Washington Chapter Vice President, David Harrity: djharrity.sarmail@gmail.com.

    • 2026-02-14
    • 13:00 - 15:30
    • Old Town Alexandria, Va.
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    George Washington Chapter
    Virginia SAR

    Proud 2026 Gold Parade Sponsor

    Regarding the
    2026 George Washington Birthday Parade!

    Please note that Parade Day has moved from its traditional "Presidents Day" Monday schedule. The parade is now scheduled for the Saturday of Presidents Day weekend, February 14, 2026. The parade Steps Off at 2PM. However, groups are required to be in their Assembly Area by 1PM, one hour before the parade begins.

    NEW: Our Assembly Area location is on Gibbon Street, between S. Royal Street and S. Fairfax Street. (Division 1, Unit 1)

    See Assembly Area and Parade Route maps here: washingtonbirthday.com/parade-route

    In the unlikely event that the parade organizers cancel the event for safety reasons (not for rain or light snow), they will post a cancellation notice on their website at washingtonbirthday.com.

    We are very pleased to report now though that the United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps has agreed to lead our SAR group in the parade again this year!

    In honor of George Washington’s leading role in the founding of our country during its 250th Anniversary Year

    2026 Grand Marshals

    Michael J. Elston, Esq.,
    President General, National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR)

    Ginnie Sebastian Storage
    President General, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)

    The 2026 parade theme is George Washington: Virginia’s Son ~ America’s Founding Father.

    Additionally, the George Washington Chapter's own John C. Evans Medal will be awarded to first-time SAR participants.

    Make plans to be a part of this exceptional opportunity to display your patriotism. Wear your navy-blue blazer, khaki trousers, and necktie or bow tie. (SAR ties and SAR hats make handsome accessories, especially on parade day!) Or turn out in your colonial-era attire along with your friends and family in colonial attire!

    To facilitate our planning, Chapter members planning to attend are requested to Register for this event.

    You can see a map of the 2026 parade route and assembly areas here: https://washingtonbirthday.com/parade-route

    Get a head start on parking!!! Plan to arrive early and attend the 12:00-12:30PM wreath laying event at the Old Presbyterian Meeting House. (OPMH) Then assemble for the parade just a few blocks away immediately afterward.

    For further information, please eMail George Washington Chapter Vice President, David Harrity at djharrity.sarmail@gmail.com.


Past events

2025-05-29 Nat'l Museum of the US Army Symposium: 5/29-5/31 2025
2025-03-31 Funeral Information for 100 Yr Old GWSAR Member "Jack" Shawn
2024-05-19 NEW: Ivy Hill Cemetery Memorial Day Flag Placement
2024-04-29 Research Revolution Workshop - 4/29
2024-04-28 James Monroe Birthday Observance - 4/28
2024-04-27 Annual Graves’ Mountain Lodge Multi-Chapter Meeting
2024-04-20 James Monroe - Birthplace Commemoration - 4/20
2024-04-19 Patriots Day Commemoration - 4/19
2024-03-21 ZOOM Presentation re: George Washington's Life Guard
2024-03-16 Color Guard Workshop
2024-03-16 Wreath-Laying and Commemoration of the Birth of James Madison - 3/16
2024-03-15 Commemoration of the Battle of Guilford Courthouse - 3/15
2024-03-10 Commemoration of Col. William Grayson - 3/10
2023-12-02 Celebration of the Battle of Great Bridge - 12/2
2023-11-05 Major Joseph Eggleston Grave Marking - 11/5
2023-11-04 248th Anniversary of the Skirmish at Kemp's Landing - 11/4
2023-08-26 Patriot Grave Marking Ceremony for LT George Kilgore - 8/26
2023-08-12 247th Anniversary of the First Reading of the Declaration of Independence in Virginia - 8/12
2023-06-17 Commemoration of the Loudoun Resolves - 6/17
2023-04-28 James Monroe Birthday Observance - 4/28
2023-04-22 James Monroe - Birthplace Commemoration - 4/22
2023-04-12 247th Commemoration of the Halifax Resolves - 4/12
2023-03-24 27th Annual Patriots’ Day in Alamance County - 5/20
2023-03-18 Dedication of the Epitaph to Dr. William Brown - 3/18
2023-03-16 Wreath-Laying and Commemoration of the Birth of James Madison - 3/16
2023-03-11 Commemoration of the Battle of Guilford Courthouse - 3/11
2023-03-04 Virginia History Day (District Five) - 3/4 (prep 2/16-17)
2023-02-25 247th Commemoration of the Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge - 2/25
2022-12-03 247th Commemoration of the Battle of Great Bridge -12/3
2022-11-11 Veterans Day Wreath-Laying - 11/11
2022-10-19 241st Commemoration of the Battle of Yorktown -10/19
2022-10-15 Joint Grave Marking: Patriot Hunter & Defender Whitaker - 10/15
2022-10-07 242nd Anniversary of the Battle of Kings Mountain -10/7
2022-10-01 Culpeper Muster Day - 10/1
2022-09-17 President General Pickette's Vigil at George Washington's Tomb -9/17
2022-07-10 SAR National Congress - 7/10-15
2022-06-17 Joseph Warren Commemoration - 6/17
2022-06-03 SAR Annual Conference on the American Revolution: War on the Frontier - 6/3-5
2022-05-21 Joint Grave Marking & Plaque Dedication - 5/21
2022-05-14 Commemoration of General Joseph Martin - 5/14
2022-04-30 Patriot Grave Marking: Francis Summers - 4/30
2022-04-28 Wreath Laying in Honor of President Monroe's 264th Birthday - 4/28
2022-04-24 Patriots Day - 4/24
2022-04-16 Marking of Multiple Patriot Graves - 4/16
2022-04-12 GWSAR Public Service Awards Committee Presentation to PFC John A. Embrey - 4/12
2022-04-12 Thomas Jefferson's Birthday - 4/12
2022-04-12 246th Commemoration of the Signing of the Halifax Resolves - 4/12
2022-04-06 GWSAR Public Service Awards Committee Presentation to Sgt. Charlette Mitchell - 4/6
2022-04-02 Patriot Grave Marking: John Holker - 4/2
2022-03-16 Virtual 270th Anniversary of Birth of James Madison - 3/16
2022-03-12 Commemoration of the Battle of Guilford Courthouse - 3/12
2022-02-25 Virginia History Day (District Five) - 2/25-3/5
2022-02-22 Wreath Laying in Honor of George Washington's 290th Birthday - 2/22
2022-02-21 George Washington Birthday Parade - 2/21
2022-02-21 Wreath Laying at the Tomb of the Revolutionary War Unknown Solider - 2/21
2022-02-19 Commemoration of the 241st Anniversary of the Crossing of the Dan - 2/19
2022-02-05 Memorial Service for Patriot William Lee - 2/5
2022-01-15 241st Anniversary of Battle of Cowpens - 1/15
2021-12-18 Wreaths Across America - 12/18
2021-11-11 Veterans Day Observance at Mount Vernon - 11/11
2021-11-09 Public Service Awards Presentation - 11/9
2021-10-30 Fairfax Resolves Chapter Ceremony: 250th Anniversary of the Mount Vernon Gristmill - 10/30
2021-10-23 The Culpeper Minute Men: Battalion Muster - 10/23
2021-10-20 Constitution Day Proclamation Signing - 10/20
2021-10-19 240th Anniversary of the Battle of Yorktown - 10/19
2021-10-09 Marking of Graves of Patriots Peter Tatsapaugh & Lawrence Hoof - 10/9
2021-10-07 241st Anniversary of the Battle of Kings Mountain - 10/7
2021-10-06 Presentation of SAR Silver Good Citizenship Award to Alexandria Sheriff Dan Lawhorne - 10/6
2021-10-02 Point Pleasant Battle Days - 10/2-3
2021-09-18 Wreath-Laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier - 9/18
2021-09-04 240th Anniversary of the Battles of the Capes - 4 Sep 2021
2021-07-04 George Washington Chapter's 60th Annual 4th of July March to the Tomb - public
2021-06-26 Williamsburg Chapter SAR - Public Announcement
2021-06-05 Wayne's Crossing Event - public
2021-05-31 Broadcast: National Memorial Day Parade
2021-05-08 Martin's Station National Commemoration - May 8th
2021-04-11 Thomas Jefferson's Birthday - SAR Onsite Wreath Laying
2021-03-20 Commemoration--Patrick Henry’s Speech
2021-03-16 270th Birthday of James Madison Wreath Laying
2021-03-13 Commemoration of the Battle of Guilford Courthouse

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