The George Washington Chapter, Virginia SAR and Kate Waller Barrett Chapter, NSDAR cordially invite you to join us for the commemoration of the Unknown Soldiers of the American Revolution.

The outdoor ceremony will be held at the Old Presbyterian Meeting House at 12:00 pm (noon) and will include an wreath laying ceremony.  Following the ceremony, please join us at the George Washington Birthday Parade in Old Town Alexandria—this year's grand marshals are the National SAR and National DAR Presidents General.

Date and Time of event: Saturday, February 14, 2026

Time: Noon-12:30PM 

Name of event: Commemoration at the Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary War Soldier
(held immediately prior to George Washington's Birthday Parade)

Type of event: SAR–DAR Wreath Laying Event; co-sponsored with the Kate Waller Barrett Chapter, NSDAR

Chapter Host Chapter AND Point of Contact: George Washington Chapter/David Harrity, [email protected], 410-980-1881 (cell/text)

⭐⭐⭐Register Online (by 11 Feb 2026)⭐⭐⭐

Firing Event (Yes / No)? NO

The George Washington Chapter is able to supply the American, Virginia, George Washington Chapter, and America 250 flags.  Please notify GWS POC if your chapter is bringing a wreath and the name of the wreath layer.

Muster Area: Burial ground behind the church. Muster Time: 11:00AM (Time to be confirmed.) *Tomb of an Unknown Soldier of the American Revolution*

This tomb honors an unidentified soldier whose remains were unearthed and reburied at this site in 1826. It honors the many other patriots as well who died helping secure Independence for the United States of America, and especially those who now rest in unmarked graves. The tomb is regularly honored with services conducted by the Society of the Children of the American Revolution, Daughters of the American Revolution, Sons of the American Revolution, Society of the Cincinnati, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and others. For more information, visit: https://opmh.org/about/history/buildings/#tomb.

Please Note: All information detailed above is as of latest information provided. Please confirm details if uncertain as the event date draws near.