August 24 the members of Camp Charlotte had the honor to attend the new memorial being dedicated in Defiance Ohio by the Northwest Territory Chapter of the SAR. This monument is 3 years of hard work and organizing the placement of the outstanding monument. Though the park in which it stand stretches along the river side of the Maumee river, it is a stunning object to look at and read the inscription that is placed on it.
Saturday 17th Camp Charlotte had the privilege to attend along with many others SAR and DAR chapters from other states to celebrated the 242nd Anniversary of the Battle of Blue Licks. There were 32 total Musket men who would line up to pay tribute to those fought in this battle. The day was rather warm in the upper 80’s but that didn’t keep us from the ceremony at hand. Later that day the reenactors took part in a little presentation of the battle that took part some 242 years ago. The highlight of the day was the introduction of the newest member of the Daniel Boone linage as there were many in attendance.
So Saturday the 27th members of Camp Charlotte SAR and the Pickaway Plains DAR attended the festivities at the Mount Oval Down on the farm event. We were placed in a nice shaded barn with a cool breeze which was welcomed, many other activities were available all center around 1700 – 1800 farm life with a few modern exceptions the Log cabin was built shortly before Ohio became a state and was moved to the grounds as a museum of early life on the Ohio frontier, it is currently being restore to period correct as possible be used as an example of early life, but safety has to be followed so some things need to come up to code.. Many passed through and were curious as who the SAR and DAR were and some were even interested in learning more with new memberships possible.
Members of the Camp Charlotte leadership attend the Board of Management at Fort Laurens and the “Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary War Soldier”. Chapters from all over Ohio and some from West Virginia were there. Our SAR chapter President Kevin Driesbach was honored to be one of the members guarding the Tomb this weekend.
This something Camp Charlotte has not been a part of for a while, but one of our members had the opportunity to welcome a co-worker who had just completed his naturalization requirements. The ceremony took place at the Potter Stewart Federal Courthouse in downtown Cincinnati. The Cincinnati Chapter of the SAR was there to welcome the 60 new citizens with one of them being a co-worker of compatriot Max Demp. With the help of other department personnel they set up a surprise welcoming at work for Cris Lopez. When he saw what we set up for him he was grinning from ear to ear.
This year we were allow to be at the 2024 free day for veterans at the zoo from 9 to 2. All veterans and active duty were given a free day at the zoo for themselves and family to honor those serving and have served in our military. It was attended by many from as for north as the lakes to the Ohio river. Weather was warm and sunny. Many of the attendees wanted to take photos of the goofy old guys in HOT wool uniforms and wanted to know more about the SAR and the various activities we do. Commander Bob Hill brought a number of flyer promoting Liberty Camp in Logan Ohio and by end of day they were all gone. There were many representatives from Veterans Administration offering a lot of the benefits that the VA provides to the numerous vets that were there.
After last years success at the 4th of the 4th of July event we were asked to be the Color Guard unit for the 2024 parades both the 1st at 7:00 pm and the 4th at 11:00 AM. Had many show up from the Camp Charlotte Color Guard unit to take part.
June 15th we had the honor to present a grave marking ceremony to five Patriots at the Chillicothe Grandview Cemetery. Many were in attendance with the Authur St. Clair Chapter hosting. Weather was pretty nice though once the sun really started to shine it got toasty.
So this morning 8 June 2024 we had a grave marking ceremony again in London Ohio. This was well attended giving so short of notice. We honored Constable Samuel Gilliland, Sr. who helped keep peace in the middle of chaos. Weather was perfect light sun and small breeze kept things comfortable. Rev. Dr. Joan C. Martin is an ancestor of Mr Gilliland and introduced the Patriot’s descendants and presented the Dedication of DAR Grave Marker.
This years parade was a little smaller then prior years but we had a very nice parade the weather was cool and rains moved out and it became nice and breezy which made it comfortable wearing wool and linen clothing.
Camp Charlotte Chapter #41-Sons of the American Revolution 