Saturday November 8th was perfect weather for the installation of the 2 Pomeroy signs by the members of the Camp Charlotte staff one at the Reberhill cemetery and the other at Springlawn in Williamsport. We had plenty of hands on deck and it didn’t take long for these signs to be place so all can see
Saturday the 25th of October Camp Charlotte had the honor to be present at the Mahoning Valley Chapter SAR to honor those patriots buried at this cemetery. The weather was perfect for the occasion and turn out was fair. Some of the attendees came from as far as Indiana for the event. The local DAR chapter was present to provide a wreath to the patriots and the local news station was there to capture the moment .
https://www.wfmj.com/story/53192389/sar-mahoning-valley-chapter-honors-revolutionary-war-veterans
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.
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
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.
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.
On May 12th 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.
So today March 30th we had a very successful grave marking ceremony in Sunbury Ohio at the Berkshire cemetery. The Benjamin Franklin chapter member Scott Humphrey officiating the event with Camp Charlotte, Benjamin Franklin, Hocking Valley, Richard Montgomery and Cincinnati chapters providing Color Guard duties. The weather was a little threatening but thankfully held off till the ceremonies were complete. Overall it was well attended with many from various DAR chapters were in attendance.
Members of the Camp Charlotte Chapter of the SAR were honored in being present at the grave marking ceremonies took place at the small towns of Coolville and Hockingport down near the Ohio River on November 9th. The ceremonies were organized by the Captain James Neal Chapter of the West Virginia Society SAR. But several Ohio SAR Chapters participated Hocking Valley, Marietta and others as well as DAR Chapters. West Virginia Compatriot Mark LaFrance led the Color Guard. OHSSAR Color Guard Commander Bob Hill was present to handle the group of musket men in attendance.
Saturday September 28th members of Camp Charlotte attended 2 of the grave marking Ceremonies host by the Hocking Valley SAR. Turn out was surprising large considering the wet weather, Even General George Washington was in attendance. The first ceremony took place at St. Michaels Cemetery in Baltimore Ohio where 4 patriots were honored for their service in the American revolution the keynote speaker for both events was Pastor Ed Bonniewell which did a fantastic job of presenting both “Thomas Jefferson and the Barbary Pirates” & “Samuel Adams, The Much misunderstood Patriot” .
St. Michaels Church – Baltimore Ohio
Fletcher Chapel Church – Millersport, Ohio
Camp Charlotte Chapter #41-Sons of the American Revolution 