June 2025 – Camp Charlotte Chapter #41-Sons of the American Revolution

June 22, 2025June 22, 2025 Camp Charlotte SAR 2025 posts, CCCSAR, Grave markings

2025 Arthur St. Clair SAR grave marking Event

Saturday the 21st of June the Arthur St. Clair chapter of the SAR host a grave marking ceremony at Patriot Square in Chillicothe Ohio. The event honored 5 new patriots who have been identified as participants in the American Revolution. The day was very warm as temps rose into the mid 90’s with lot of humidity and sun. The event was well attended given the 90+ degree and was handled in a true patriotic fashion. There approx. 3 DAR and 8 SAR with a few State SAR representative including Ohio SAR President David Lupien in attendance.
The following in attendance for the SAR and DAR were
Arthur St. Clair chapter SAR
Camp Charlotte chapter SAR
Richard Montgomery chapter SAR
Cincinnati chapter SAR
Centennial chapter SAR
Lt. George Ewing chapter SAR
Hocking Valley chapter SAR
Buckeye Chapter of the SAR
Nathaniel Massie DAR Regent Terressa Reep
Pickaway Plains of the DAR
Waw-Wil-A-Way Chapter of the DAR

June 15, 2025July 16, 2025 ccharlottesar 2025 posts, CCCSAR, Parades & celebrations

2025 June 14th Flag Day event

This year flag day 14 June event was a first for the members of Camp Charlotte SAR. Hosted by the local Elks lodge #77, Camp Charlotte did the honors of the American flag retirement ceremony. Weather was a constant threat so turn out was light. But with the local pumpkin show parade band and various dignitaries the ceremony was not as long as we would have hope for but but we got it done in a drenching down pour. The Elks were really happy with the overall format that both organizations presented and are hoping to continue in future years to continue. Thanks to our DAR liaison Christine Lallier for capturing the photos of this first for Camp Charlotte Chapter

June 1, 2025July 16, 2025 Camp Charlotte SAR 2025 posts, CCCSAR, Parades & celebrations

2025 CAMP CHARLOTTE CHAPTER ATTENDS LIBERTY TREE DEDICATION IN WILLIAMSPORT

SATURDAY, MAY 31, 2025 The Village of Williamsport conducted a LIBERTY TREE dedication at the local village park. It was presented on behalf of the 250^th Anniversary of the AMERICAN REVOLUTION. Camp Charlotte chapter historian Rick Hartinger spoke about the history and tradition regarding THE LIBERTY TREE during the ceremonies.
THE LIBERTY TREE (1646-1775) was a famous Elm tree that stood in Boston near the Boston Commons, in the years before the American Revolution. In 1765, Colonists in Boston staged the first act of defiance against the British government at that location of that tree. The tree became a rallying point for the growing resistance to the unfair rule of Britain over the American colonies.
In attendance for the ceremonies were Camp Charlotte members Rich Minshall, Kevin T. Donahue, & Gary Montgomery and members from the Pickaway Plains D.A.R. chapter Christine Lallier & Vivian Crist. After the dedication ceremony the members in attendance led the Deercreek Dam Days parade.

June 1, 2025June 1, 2025 Camp Charlotte SAR 2025 posts, CCCSAR, Grave markings

2025 Hocking Valley Monument dedication and Patriot Grave marking Old Colony Burying Grounds

This year has been a busy year for the members of Camp Charlotte. On the 31st of May we had 2 events on the same day. The first was the monument dedication and Patriot Grave marking at the Old Colony burying grounds in Granville Ohio and the Williamsport Memorial Parade in Williamsport Ohio. There were many dignitaries at the Granville event to witness the unveiling of the monument honoring the 23 patriots buried at that cemetery. Weather was a little breezy which kept many busy holding on to hats and papers.

June 1, 2025June 1, 2025 Camp Charlotte SAR 2025 posts, CCCSAR, Grave markings

2025 May 23rd Memorial Service for Patriots of the Northwest Territory

This year the Marietta Chapter of the SAR hosted a Memorial Service for the Revolutionary War patriots buried in the Mound cemetery in Marietta Ohio. The event was well attended by many and numerous SAR and DAR chapters were present even the West Virginia Society Captain James Neal Chapter traveled to attend the memorial services. The Master of Ceremonies Doug Pettit welcomed everyone and thanked them for attending. During the event one of the highlights was having Michael Halbert as Lafayette give a brief speech thanking the people of Marietta and remembering some of the patriots buried in the cemetery who served under his command. As with many of the attendees the Camp Charlotte members traveled down to help out with Color Guard duties and wreath presentations. The weather was very nice and mild to keeps things cool.

June 1, 2025August 9, 2025 Camp Charlotte SAR 2025 posts, 250th, CCCSAR, Grave markings

2025 Lafayette Farewell Tour

On May 12^th There was a special event as one of our Camp Charlotte members went down to Louisville Ky. to participate in the ceremonies of the Marquis de Lafayette return to the interior of the newly form United States of America as he traveled to thank the Americans and wish them well. There were many attendees with many in period clothing. An added touch was the presence of the 3rd United States Infantry Regiments “Old Guard” fife and drum Corps. The main activity was the crossing of the foot bridge that Lafayette crossed over the Ohio into Indiana which was reenacted with many in the procession. Once over to the other side a Patriot Memorial Ceremony a Liberty tree dedication and grave marking ceremony took place at the Veterans Memorial Park. This was hosted by the Indiana Daughters of the American Revolution Ann Rogers Clark chapter. This was followed by a Military Tribute 24 gun salute and unveiling of the Pomeroy Foundation Marker.

June 1, 2025 Camp Charlotte SAR 2025 posts, CCCSAR, Society News

2025 May annual State Conference

This year State Conference was held at the Hilton Garden Inn at Austin Landings in Miamisburg Ohio May 2^nd through the 4th. This was a very busy Conference with a Friday Social, Youth awards Luncheon and Awards dinner and with the swearing in of the new officers on Sunday. Many awards were given out and our Camp Charlotte chapter President, Secretary and Vice president receiving various awards. Though our secretary and 1^st Vice President were not in attendance the awards given at the May Camp Charlotte chapter meeting.