Calendar of Events
2012
The Fairfax Resolves Chapter is very active chapter that participates in various community events and projects as well as historical and patriotic observances state wide and nationally. The calendar of events is below.
Speaker and Business Meeting
Speaker: Marc Leepson
Topic: The Amazing Life of the Marquis de Lafayette
Marc will present on the the amazing life of the Marquis de Lafayette, concentrating on his crucial roles in the American and French Revolutions. The talk is based on his book Lafayette: Lessons in Leadership from the Idealist General, a concise biography of the Marquis de Lafayette.
Marc will be also be available to sign books that evening. He will be bringing copies of: Lafayette ($23), Desperate Engagement ($26), Flag: An American Biography ($16), and Saving Monticello ($20)
Location: Vinson Hall Penthouse
Time: 7:00 PM
Crossing of the Dan Commemoration - 231st Anniversary
Commemorating General Nathanael Greene's crossing of the Dan River with the American army. Having successfully outrun Lt. General Cornwallis, the retreat would prove fateful in the American war effort. Actual crossing occurred on February 14, 1781 after a storied Southern Campaign.
Location: Chastain Theater, South Boston, VA
Time: TBD
George Washingtons Birthday Parade - 280th Anniversary
George Washington's birthday was on February 22.
Location: Alexandria, VA
Website: http://www.washingtonbirthday.net/events
Time: 1:00 PM
Virginia Society of the SAR Annual Meeting
Location: Richmond, VA
Speaker and Business Meeting
Speaker: Lynn Price
Topic: TBD
Location: Vinson Hall Penthouse
Time: 7:00 PM
Battle of Guilford Courthouse Commemoration
Location: National Memorial Park, Greensboro, NC
Time: 8:30 AM to 5 PM each day
Website: http://www.nps.gov/guco/index.htm
Speaker and Business Meeting
Speaker: Suzanne Levy
Topic: TBD
Location: Vinson Hall Penthouse
Time: 7:00 PM
Speaker and Business Meeting
Speaker: Stephen Halbrook
Topic: TBD
Location: Falcons Landing Auditorium
Time: TBD
A Tribute to Patriots and Pathfinders & The Siege at the Blockhouse
Location: Cove Ridge Center at Natural Tunnel State Park
Flag Day and Flag Retirement Ceremony
Fairfax Resolves and the Col. William Grayson Society of the C.A.R. will conduct the 9th annual flag retirement ceremony at Great Falls Library. The Great Falls Volunteer Fire Departement will be on hand to help dispose of worn out flags safely. Worn flags may be brought to the ceremony or left year-round at the Great Falls Library.
The Children of the American Revolution, which promotes patriotism and American heritage among young people and in the community, sponsors this ceremony annually. The event is held rain or shine and is open to everyone.
Location: Great Falls Library, Great Falls, VA
Time: 6:30 PM
Law Enforcement Award Ceremony
Fairfax Resolves will award the Law Enforcment Commendation Medal to the 2012 recipient at the annual Fairfax County Police Awards ceremony.
Location: Fairfax County Government Center
Time: TBD
No Regular Chapter Meetings
Regular chapter meetings will resume in September.
NSSAR 122nd Annual Congress
Location: Phoenix, AZ
SAR Atlantic Middle States Conference
Location: Delaware
VASSAR Semi-Annual Meeting
Location: TBD
Battle of Point Pleasant Commemoration (Battle Days)
Actual battle occurred on October 10, 1774.
Location: Point Pleasant, WV
Website: http://www.tu-endie-weistatepark.com/battle.html and http://www.masoncountytourism.org/7.html
Battle of King’s Mountain
Actual battle occurred on October 7, 1780.
Location: Blacksburg, SC
Website: http://www.southcarolinaparks.com/park-finder/state-park/945.aspx
Battle of Yorktown and Victory Day Commemoration
Wreath laying at Thomas Nelson's tomb and parade. Actual battle occurred on October 19, 1781.
Location: Yorktown, VA
2013
Youth Oration Contest and Chapter Meeting (the newly elected officers will preside)
Featuring: Youth Oration Contestants
Compatriots and spouses are encouraged to attend to provide a large audience for our Chapter's Oration Contestants as they compete for the chance to go onward to the VASSAR and hopefully National SAR contests.
Location: Falcons Landing Auditorium
Time: 7:00 PM
Past Chapter Events
2012
Battle of Cowpens Commemoration
Wreath laying ceremonies at the statue of Gen. Daniel Morgan and at the location of the battle. Actual battle occurred on January 17, 1781.
Location: Spartanburg and Gaffney, SC
Website: http://www.nps.gov/cowp
Youth Oration Contest and Chapter Meeting (the newly elected officers will preside)
Featuring: Youth Oration Contestants
Compatriots and spouses are encouraged to attend to provide a large audience for our Chapter's oration contestants as they compete for the chance to go onward to the VASSAR and hopefully National SAR contests.
Location: Falcons Landing Auditorium
Time: 7:00 PM