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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T he 124th Congress in Greenville, S.C., promises to be fun, exciting, educational and historical. From tours of Revolutionary War battlegrounds to important business matters, this Congress will hold interest for all who attend. The festivities will begin on Friday morning, July 18, with a wreath-laying at a statue of Nathanael Greene, led by President General Joseph Dooley. Organized by the SCSSAR Color Guard, this kickoff event, featuring a firing of muskets, will be the "shot heard around Greenville" proclaiming that the Sons of the American Revolution have arrived. Our days in Greenville will conclude with a post-Congress tour of the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, N.C. Tuesday Is a Big Day Tuesday, July 22, will be a busy day, starting with a hearty District breakfast. Then, it's off to a business session, followed by the George Washington/VPG Luncheon (see registration form on page 10). George Washington was a leader pulled in many directions. One of the more dramatic tests of his leadership was the impact of Benedict Arnold's treason. Join Dr. Peter Henriques in the Regency Ballroom as he presents a revealing discussion of Washington's leadership and character evidenced by his response to the actions of Arnold and Arnold's two accomplices, Major John Andre and Joshua Hett Smith. The strength of Washington's temperament will be revealed. Tours! Many suggest the war was won in South Carolina, and you'll have a chance to visit crucial battle sites such as King's Mountain, Cowpens and Ninety Six on Saturday, July 19. But you'll leave with a different perspective, thanks to SPRING 2014 5 The 124th Annual National Congress The 124th Annual National Congress Revolutionary War Country Return to NPS Photo Re-enactors at Ninety Six National Historic Site SPRING_14_sar5-21.indd 5 5/7/14 4:13 PM