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Captain Dennis Vincent Dyckman, USNR (Ret) passed on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at his home in Shermans Dale, PA. He was 80 years old. Compatriot Dyckman was an exemplary and highly valued member of the Washingtonburg Chapter; he served on our color guard and was very active in chapter functions. In addition to being a
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Celebration of America’s 250th birthday was kicked off in Howe Township, Perry County, on April 19, 2026. Community organizations and schools, including the Washingtonburg Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, were in attendance. Compatriot Dale Beaver served as the event director and noted the importance of the event to “demonstrate and foster Americanism
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The Hampden Township Veterans Recognition Committee (HTVRC) hosted The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and The Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) at the Hampden Township Veterans Park on Saturday, April 11th, 2026. This ceremony welcomed community members to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States. Harris Ferry and Washingtonburg chapters provided a
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The Pennsylvania Children of the American Revolution State Conference was held in Hershey, PA between March 20-21, 2026. In attendance were Dr. Ernest Sutton (left, past PASSAR President and past Vice President General), Peter Reinhart (center, current PASSAR President), and Dale Leppard (right, current PASSAR First Vice President). Also attending the conference activities was Jacob
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Compatriots Steve Burd, Todd Hockensmith, Ray Mowery, Dale Leppard, Brian Engle, and Doug Cubbison all attended the 18th Century Market Fair at Fort Loudoun 20-22 April 2025. Doug Cubbison was a featured presenter at the speakers’ tent. Brian Engle was encamped at the event portraying his Revolutionary War ancestor, Christian Shively, a Northumberland County Ranger
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The following article was provided in Representative Perry Stambaugh’s Capitol Report issued on May 28, 2025. Rep. Stambaugh can be contact through his website at https://www.repperrystambaugh.com/ During the May 23 ceremony honoring the service of Revolutionary War patriot Jacob Stambaugh, I learned about Jacob’s Continental Army uniform from Dale Leppard, genealogist and registrar and past
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 20, 2025 Elliottsburg, PA Perry County America 250 PA Executive Steering Committee announces a grave marker dedication ceremony honoring Revolutionary War Patriot Jacob Stambaugh. The Washingtonburg Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) are presenting this special program as part of Perry County’s celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. Our guest speaker is the
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The Harrisburg Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution held a marker dedication ceremony for two Pennsylvania Revolutionary War Patriots at Stroh’s Cemetery in Lower Paxton on April 12th, 2025. Stroh’s Cemetery is located on the Boyd Big Tree Preserve Conservation Area, 401 Fishing Creek Valley Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17112. Members of the Washingtonburg Chapter SAR,
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Dr. Steven Messner When I joined the Pennsylvania Washingtonburg Chapter of SAR, President Dale Leppard suggested that I consider helping young people gain a better understanding of Americanism. I had been a school superintendent for quite a few years and I realized that there would be many challenges that one would face just trying to
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The Fall 2024 Edition of The Ordnance is now available! This is the official newsletter of the Washingtonburg Chapter, Pennsylvania Society, Sons of the American Revolution and includes highlights of the news and activities for the chapter. Download your copy below.
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