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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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