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2025 SAR Black powder training event

The 29th of June our State Color Guard Commander held a black powder training seminar at the Abruzzi Club in Westerville for all the SAR chapters who wish to be recognized for taking the Black Powder safety training. Color Guard Commander Bob Hill gave some instruction of the typical manual of arms that are done during various SAR events and Benjamin Franklin member Larry Potter Black Powder Firearms instructor did the 4 hour instructions of musket identification and handling around 19 SAR compatriots from various chapters were in attendance. Camp Charlotte members Kevin Driesbach, Rich Minshall, Max Demp and Kevin T. Donahue were there where it was hot and muggy.

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2025 Benjamin Franklin Chapter Patriot Grave Marking Ceremony at Berkshire Cemetery in Sunbury (Delaware County), Ohio.

On August 2nd the Benjamin Franklin Chapter SAR hosted a Patriot Grave Marking Ceremony at Berkshire Cemetery in Sunbury Ohio.
The ceremony was well-attended by many SAR and DAR chapters. The weather turned out very well with the sun and the humidity at a range that made the whole event comfortable.
There were 3 more patriots a Jacob Fisher, Gregory James and James Longwell who were honored. Earlier March of this year we honored 5 patriots making 8 total that have been recognized.

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2025 Fort Laurens and Summer Board of Management meeting

This years changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the American Revolution was attended by many of the Ohio Societies SAR chapters and the Jane Bain Chapter of the, DAR. Members of the Camp Charlotte Chapter participated the changing of the guard duties as well the day was pretty warm reaching into the 100 degree range with the humidity. The event follows the procedures done at the Arlington location of the Tomb of the unknown Soldier in Washington DC. The following day they held the Summer Board of management meeting with one of the Keynote speakers being John William Nelson Assoc. Professor Texas University.

Sons of the American Revolution
Sons of the American Revolution
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2025 Veterans day at the Columbus Zoo

July 5th the Ohio Society of the S.A.R was asked to be present again at the Veterans day at the zoo event. Many of the various VA benefit groups were all gather under the pavilion and many Vets came through and asked question about who we were and what we did. They provided a nice simple meal and entertainment for all those Vets that came by. The members of the Ohio Society of the S.A.R presented various pieces of historical items to teach what life 250 years ago would have had in it, many of the kids and adults that came by were fascinated by the age and what was used as money back then. Overall this event was well represented by Hocking valley members, VA representative Steve Conrad, State Color Guard commander Bob Hill, past OHSSAR president Don Miller the Camp Charlotte Chapter President Kevin Driesbach and chapter member Max Demp.

From Left to Right Don Miller, Steve Conrad, Bob Hill, Max Demp, Kevin Driesbach

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2025 Ashville July 4th parade event

This year on July 1st and 4th the members of the Camp Charlotte S.A.R and the Pickaway Plains of the D.A.R. were asked to led both parades the first was a evening parade and the 2nd was a morning parade. Both were traditionally as July goes HOT, but we all made it through. The local Boy Scout troop 159 helped out as extra flags were brought to celebrate the holiday.

Photo’s courtesy of Brooklyn Dunn

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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

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2022 Wreaths Across America

The Camp Charlotte Chapter conducted their annual Wreathes Across America ceremony at our sponsor location, Forrest Cemetery in Circleville, Ohio on December 17th, 2022.  President Rick Hartinger presented the WAA presentation at 12:00 on that day which coincides with the national event conducted at Arlington National Cemetery and numerous other states, territories, and countries where service men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice are laid at rest or represented.   

Compatriots from left Rich Minshall, Tony Holbrook, Max Demp, Stephen Spicer and Rick Hartinger presenting
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2021 Camp Charlotte Chapter of Sons of the American Revolution participated in Remembering our Veterans on Wreathes Across America Day, December, 18th 2021

While we have Veterans Day in the fall and Memorial Day in the spring, our servicemen and women sacrifice their time and safety every single day of the year, to preserve our freedoms. And in many homes across the U.S., every day there is an empty seat for one who is serving, or one who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. That is why our mission to Remember, Honor and Teach lasts all year long, far beyond the single day in December when we coordinate wreath-laying ceremonies. All throughout the year, Wreaths Across America works in a number of ways to show our veterans and their families that we will not forget—we will never forget.

Camp Charlotte supports Forest Cemetery by placing about 1,400 wreathes on the graves of those who have served.

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2021 Compatriot Max Demp Donates SAR 250th Flag to the Camp Charlotte Chapter

A new member of the Camp Charlotte SAR compatriot Max Demp has graciously donated the SAR 250th flag to the Camp Charlotte chapter. This flag will be present in all our upcoming events and ceremonies including celebrations of our countries 250th birthday but also the 250th commemoration of the Camp Charlotte treaty in 2024. Here is current chapter president Richard Hartinger accepting the gift from compatriot Max Demp