The SAR MAGAZINE is the official quarterly publication of the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution published quarterly.
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ORDER OF THE FOUNDERS OF NORTH AMERICA 1492-1692 From left Williams, PG Stephen A. Leishman, Mayor Alan P. Krasnoff, Culpeper Minutemen SAR President Lance M. Lyngar and Norfolk SAR President J. Matthew Hogendobler. and the other distinguished guests, the members of District 1, Virginia Society, NSDAR and the Norfolk and Culpeper Minutemen Chapters SAR hosted a reception on Friday evening, Nov. 30. Once again, the DAR brought a wonderful buffet supper and Culpeper President Lyngar graciously provided liquid refreshments for all. Williams and Hogendobler introduced the guests. The Dec. 1 combined formal observances took place at the Virginia Society NSDAR Obelisk Monument at Battlefield Park, near the Marshall Monument dedicated in 2011 to honor Thomas Marshall and his son John and past President General Reon Hillegass (1996-97). The weather was beautiful and unseasonably mild, a glorious day of remembrance and celebration. Attendees were impressed with the work of the Chesapeake Parks & Recreation Department in setting up and supporting the celebration. Guests also noted the progress made in park development by the Great Bridge Battlefield & Waterways Historic Foundation since 2011. Mayor Alan Krasnoff, foundation Executive Director Lin Olsen, Board Chairman William Ward, and historian Preston Grissom deserve congratulations for this significant educational project. Raitt and Hogendobler served as ceremony co-moderators, opening with a welcome. The NSSAR and VASSAR Color Guards, commanded by Tomme and Peter Davenport, respectively, combined to present the colors. President General Leishman, Williams, William B. Wingo and NSDAR officers were recognized. SAR compatriot WINTER 2012-13 Wingo is the son of Elizabeth Wingo, an early leader in researching the history and promoting annual commemorations of the Battle of Great Bridge. Without Elizabeth Wingo, Caroline Phillips and other members of the DAR, the Battle of Great Bridge would probably have faded from historical memory. The Honor Guard of the 7th Virginia Regiment of the Continental Line volleyed muskets and fired cannon to commemorate the battle. Participants laid 23 wreaths to recognize those who served. The Honor Guard of Boy Scout Troop 392 and Venturing Crew 1911 raised flags to represent the victory. Hogendobler presented a flag certificate to George Lutz, founder of Honor & Remember, Inc. Raitt introduced Krasnoff, who read and signed proclamations declaring Dec. 1, 2012, as Battle of Great Bridge Observance Day (see photo above). President General Leishman and Virginia Society President Williams used this occasion to present the Great Bridge Battlefield & Waterways History Foundation a check for $10,000 (a representation made by Parks & Recreation Department, City of Chesapeake, see photo on opposite page) that represents the contributions, pledges, monuments and other purchases funded by members, officers, chapters and/or other organizations within the National Society during calendar years 2011 and 2012. The total includes $5,000 donated by the NSSAR Knight-Patty Fund for the Marshall Monument. After the combined ceremony, participants were able to visit the HONOR YOUR ANCESTOR WHO FOUNDED NORTH AMERICA Become a Charter Member of the Order of the Founders of North America, 1492-1692. The Order is open to men and women who can prove lineal descent from an ancestor in North America before 1692 or from royalty who contributed to the exploration and settlement of the New World. See our website at www.o-f-n-a.org for membership details 15