Honoring a Perry County Patriot: Revolutionary War Grave Marker Dedication

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 Honorable Perry Stambaugh, PA Representative of the 87th District and descendant of Jacob Stambaugh. Other participants include officers of the Pennsylvania Society SAR, SAR Color Guard (including one direct descendant), music by piper Ian Steibar, and members of Washingtonburg Chapter SAR and Perry County Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution.

The dedication ceremony will begin at 11:00 am on Friday, May 23, 2025, at a private cemetery on the Stambaugh Farm, located at 1797 Shermans Valley Rd, Elliottsburg, PA 17024 (map and parking directions in separate file). The rain date is 11:00 am on Saturday, May 24, 2025. Period attire is welcome. Appropriate footwear recommended (site is located in a field).

Join us for this historic occasion!