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2026 Fort Laurens rededication ceremony

This year 27 June the Ohio Society in conjunction with the Ohio History Connection and many others held a rededication of the tomb of the unknown Revolutionary soldier many months were spent in revitalizing the tomb and surrounding area and today they held a celebration of the completion of it. And our own Camp Charlotte members were in attendance and helped celebrate this milestone. Weather was prefect for being in uniform and many dignitaries including the Ohio Governor Mike Dewine and the Ohio National guard.

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2026 July 8th reading of the Declaration of Independence.

This past July 8 2026 was the 250th anniversary of the first reading of the Declaration of Independence for that celebration the chapter members of the Camp Charlotte Sons of the American Revolution, the Pickaway Plains Daughters of the American Revolution and the Chief Cornstalk chapter of Children of the American Revolution participated in the reading of the document and honor the Revolutionary war patriots who have been recorded as being buried in in the Pickaway County area. The event was held at the Mount Oval historical farm

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2026 Williamsport 250th Celebration at Ballard Park

This year with the focus on the 250th after the Camp Charlotte attended the Ashville 4th of July parade event we traveled down to the village of Williamsport to assist in the opening of the 250th celebration event at Ballard Park. This was a first for Camp Charlotte SAR and the Pickaway Plains DAR chapters so planning was a little difficult but it all turn out well with the host being appreciative for the work involved. We presented the colors while the Circleville Barbershop Quartet sang the National Anthem and then offered a 3 volley salute to finish off the opening ceremonies.

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2026 Meet the Patriots event Old colony Burying Grounds

This year for the 250th celebration the Granville Union Cemetery Board in partner with both the Son of the American Revolution and the Daughters of the American Revolution participated in portraying the various revolutionary war veterans buried at the Old Colony burying grounds in Granville Ohio. Our own Camp Charlotte members had a number of cast involved in the affair. The temperature for the day stayed a warm 90+ degrees so ice water was very important to be around to try and keep cool.

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2026 Chillicothe Patriot-compatriot grave marking ceremony

June 13th Camp Charlotte had the honor to participate in its first Compatriot Grave marking ceremony at Grandview Cemetery honoring Compatriot Robert A. Fetters by the Arthur St. Clair chapter SAR. and on the same day a Patriot grave marking even in the same cemetery in Patriots square for 5 Patriots John Blue, Thomas Clifton, David Jolly, Moses McLean and John Poe. Weather was very good during the whole day with plenty of sun shine. Many various other chapter join the Arthur St.Clair chapter in this special event.

Patriot Grave marking ceremony

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2026 Reber Hill Grave marking event for Col. Thomas Gibson

30 May the Camp Charlotte Chapter of the SAR and the Pickaway Plains chapter had the honor to present the grave marking event to Col. Thomas Gibson the first Ohio State auditor. Weather for this event was prefect bright sky with a very gentle breeze to keep the flags from being still. The event was well attended with the OHSSAR President and other members of various other SAR and DAR chapters in the audience. Information on Thomas Gibson has been a long focus of Camp Charlotte historian with many twists and turns along the way. Thanks to all who were able to take photos of the event.

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2026 Memorial Day parade

Again this year Camp Charlotte of the SAR has been asked to be part of the Memorial day parade, joining us this year again was the Pickaway plains of the Daughters of the American Revolution DAR and a newly created chapter the Chief Cornstalk Children of the American Revolution CAR chapter. The day was good with the rain easing up to get the parade through the 1 mile route to Forrest Cemetery.

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2026 Marietta Memorial Service honoring Revolutionary war Patriots

May 21st members of the Camp Charlotte chapter of the SAR attended Memorial services in Marietta Ohio honoring all the revolutionary soldiers buried in the Mound Cemetery presented by the Marietta SAR & DAR chapters. There were many other SAR and DAR in attendance though the weather was a little on the wet and cool side. Services were held because of rain inside St. Paul’s church across the road from the cemetery itself.

While attending his first Memorial grave marking event in Marietta newly inducted Camp Charlotte member Carl Fuller
got to stand next to the head stone of his 6th Great Great Grandfather Lt Col William Stacy Sr buried at the
Mound Cemetery located in the city of Marietta.

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2026 Worthington chapter DAR Tree dedication

April 24, 2026 As part of the nationwide America 250 celebrations, the Worthington Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution hosted a ‘Liberty Tree’ dedication held at East Granville Road Park in Worthington, OH.
A White Oak—a species native to Ohio—was planted as a ‘Liberty Tree’ to commemorate the sacrifices of Revolutionary War Patriots who fought for America’s independence.

Attending were Sue Funk, Regent, Worthington Chapter DAR; Worthington Chapter members: Judy Goodykoontz, Marcia Boucher, 1st Vice Regent, Linda Akkari; Kevin T Donahue, Camp Charlotte Chapter, SAR; Carl Speckman, Benjamin Franklin Chapter, SAR; Joyce Brand, Worthington Chapter DAR

Sue Funk, Regent, Worthington Chapter DAR; Worthington Chapter members: Judy Goodykoontz, Marcia Boucher, 1st Vice Regent, Linda Akkari; Kevin T Donahue, Camp Charlotte Chapter, SAR; Carl Speckman, Benjamin Franklin Chapter, SAR; Joyce Brand, Worthington Chapter DAR