Interesting Discovery

• 2024-12-23

While visiting the shops in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Compatriots Dale Leppard and Rev. Douglas Reagan discovered a Revolutionary War Tooth Key. These instruments were used for tooth extraction. Our first Commander-in-Chief and President George Washington would have been familiar with this device. Hero of the American Revolution Paul Revere was trained in Dentistry and would also

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Washingtonburg Chapter Holiday Dinner at Two Mile House in Carlisle

• 2024-12-23

Despite a few last-minute cancellations due to inclement weather and illness, approximately 50 members and guests of Washingtonburg Chapter gathered at historic Two Mile House in Carlisle on the 15th of December 2024 for the annual Holiday Dinner. The annual event encourages 18th century attire, which was worn by nearly half of those attending. The

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First Annual Washingtonburg Wreaths Across America Ceremony

• 2024-12-20

Saturday, December 14th, 2024 Marked the Inaugural Washingtonburg Wreaths Across America Ceremony. The ceremony was held at the Middle Spring Presbyterian Church in Shippensburg, PA. In attendance were several local veterans, PA District 193 Representative Torren Ecker, Colonel Park Bierbower, Girl Scout Troop 80063, Washingtonburg compatriots Raymond Mowery, Captain Dennis Dyckman, Steven Messner, Douglas Cubbison,

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Volunteer For Wreaths Across America Event

• 2024-10-25

Dear Washingtonburg Chapter, As the cool, fall air and colorful leaves arrive, we must prepare for our inaugural Wreaths Across America event. The goal of Wreaths Across America is to place holiday wreaths on all veterans’ graves across the country. We will do our part to honor America’s veterans by hosting a ceremony on Saturday

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Washingtonburg Challenge Coins

• 2024-10-25

Dear Washingtonburg Chapter, I’m proud to be part of Washingtonburg Chapter because our chapter has completed many fantastic projects this year, and we have many more planned for the coming months. Like many organizations, we would like to remember the great work we do. Here is a token that can help youdo that. We are

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Washingtonburg Chapter Displays at the Army Expo ‘24

• 2024-09-14

Stop by our booth! The Washingtonburg Chapter, SAR is present this weekend at this year’s Army Expo ‘24 at the United States Army Heritage and Education Center. Come visit us today or tomorrow (September 14th and 15th) between 9 A.M. and 5 P.M. each day. Past President Dale Leppard and President Jeff La Marca are

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Washingtonburg Chapter Ceremonies at Mount Vernon

• 2024-09-05

Washingtonburg Chapter PASSAR conducted a flag raising ceremony at the home of George Washington at Mount Vernon, followed by wreath laying ceremonies at the Tomb of George Washington and the Slave Cemetery to honor General Washington’s valet Will Lee and his fellow slaves. President Jeffry La Marca also represented Jockey Hollow Chapter NJSSAR, raising a

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Highlights from Washingtonburg Chapter Meeting on 8/17/24

• 2024-08-25

As previously reported, the Washingtonburg Chapter held elections at our recent meeting; our new board consists of: President Jeffry Peter La Marca, Ph.D. 1st Vice President Most Rev. William Martin Sloane, Ph.D., J.D., Ed.D. 2nd Vice President TSgt. Eric Nolan “Dutch” DeVries, USAF (Ret.) 3rd Vice President Steven Pearson Messner, Ed.D. Secretary/Treasurer Steven Scott Burd

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Replica Coins of the American Revolution

• 2024-08-20

During the American Revolution and the early years of our Republic, many foreign coins circulated in the colonies and states. In addition to locally produced coins and tokens, trade with other neighboring countries, Islands, and territories brought in specimens from many lands. The British, French, Spanish, Dutch, and Danish, all had colonies or Islands which

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