Category: CCCSAR

The week of July 19th the yearly National SAR 135th Congress was being held in Uncasville Connecticut and a few of the members of the Camp Charlotte chapter were in attendance. President Kevin Driesbach and our chapter Chaplin Tony Robinson were present as well as many others on the OHSSAR level.

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

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

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

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.