America 250 SAR

【★】☆【★】American 250th SAR Committee【☆】★【☆】

The American 250th SAR Committee members work on the national, commonwealth and local levels to promote the commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution and the establishment of the United States. This committee publicizes the anniversary using media, education, and government contacts.

Virginia Society Cup Activities Form

An important section of the Virginia Society Cup is participating in the Virginia SAR 250th Anniversary Events.

  • Did your chapter participate in four of the seven 250th Anniversary celebrations?
  • Did your chapter participate in any of the 250th Anniversary celebrations below?

Virginia SAR 250th Anniversary Events

  • Loudoun Resolves (Jun 15, 2024) - Sgt Maj John Champe Chapter as Sponsor
  • Dunmore & Frederick Resolves (Jun 08, 2024) - Colonel James Wood II Chapter as Sponsor
  • Culpeper Resolves (Jul 7, 2024) - Culpeper Minutemen Chapter Sponsor
  • York County Resolves (Jul 18, 2024) - Thomas Nelson Jr. Chapter as Sponsor [link]
  • First Virginia Convention (Aug 3, 2024) - Williamsburg Chapter as Sponsor
  • First Continental Congress (Sep 5–Oct 26, 2024) - National SAR National Event - Pennsylvania SAR Sponsor
  • Fairfax Independent Militia (Sep 21, 2024) - Fairfax Resolves Chapter as Sponsor

Decade of the American Revolution

The National SAR has created this Decade of the American Revolution calendar to list Revolutionary War signature events each year that will be the focus of the National SAR main celebration. These themes and celebration of these events include:

  • 1773–2023 The Boston Tea Party
  • 1774–2024 The First Continental Congress **
  • 1775–2025 The Battles of Lexington and Concord
  • 1776–2026 The Battle of Princeton and Valley Forge
  • 1777–2027 The Battle of Saratoga
  • 1778–2028 The French Alliance **
  • 1779–2029 The Siege of Vincennes or Fort Sackville Battle of Kettle Creek
  • 1780–2030 Battle of Kings Mountain
  • 1781–2031 Siege of Yorktown **
  • 1782–2032 Battle of Blue Licks
  • 1783–2033 Treaty of Paris

    ** denotes increased significance to the Virginia Society

Resources

Virginia 250 SAR Committee Representatives

  • Timothy D. Dioquino (Chair) -- Fairfax Resolves  ([email protected])
  • Edgar A. Bates -- George Washington
  • Kenneth L. Bonner, Jr. -- Sgt Maj John Champe
  • Peter E. Broadbent, Jr. -- Richmond
  • Robert E. Bruce, IV -- Norfolk
  • Mark R. Day -- Patrick Henry
  • John W. Guillion -- General William Campbell
  • Dr. Kenneth L. Hawkins, Jr.  -- Norfolk
  • John K. Howard  -- General William Campbell
  • John S. Lynch II -- Williamsburg
  • Eric H. Monday, Esq. -- Fincastle Resolutions
  • Kenneth E. Morris  -- George Mason
  • Brett W. Osborn -- Colonel James Wood II
  • William L. Schwetke -- Culpeper Minutemen
  • Samuel C. Sorrells  -- Fairfax Resolves