Virginia Society Sons of the American Revolution Charter New Rappahannock Chapter at Menokin, a National Historic Landmark, on October 17, 2015
The Virginia Society Sons of the American Revolution (VASSAR) hosted a charter meeting for their new Rappahannock Chapter at Menokin, an 18th century National Historic Landmark, in Warsaw, VA on Sunday, October 17th.
Warsaw, VA, November 01, 2015 --(PR.com)-- The Virginia Society Sons of the American Revolution (VASSAR) hosted a charter meeting for their new Rappahannock Chapter at Menokin, an 18th century National Historic Landmark, in Warsaw, VA on Sunday, October 17th. Over 100 guests attended the event, which included the induction of 13 men to the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR). After eighteen months of planning led by Organizing President and Registrar, Michael W. Rawlings, and VASSAR Secretary, R. Wayne Rouse, the new Rappahannock chapter now has 17 initial chartering members, with more than 40 additional men working on their research and applications.
Guests in attendance for the chartering ceremony included the National Society Sons of the American Revolution (NSSAR) President General, The Honorable Thomas E. Lawrence, as well as the VASSAR President, Dr. Reverdy E. Wright. Executive Director of the Menokin Foundation, Sarah Dillard Pope, welcomed guests to Menokin and President of the Foundation, the Honorable W. Tayloe Murphy, Jr., spoke about the significance of Menokin, once the home of Francis Lightfoot Lee who was a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Chapter officers were elected during the ceremony and include: Lieutenant General Carl A. Strock, U.S. Army Retired, President; Wright Andrews, Vice President; Gregory Burkett, Secretary; and Mathew Parker IV, Treasurer. Other honored guests included representatives from the Daughters of the American Revolution, Children of the American Revolution, as well as other SAR members.
"We are deeply grateful to all those who made this day a reality and are delighted to join this Society that does so much to perpetuate the memory of the patriots who won our independence and to keep alive the their values and patriotism," said newly elected President of the Rappahannock Chapter, Lieutenant General Carl Strock.
During the charter ceremony, the chapter announced their symbolic adoption of Francis Lightfoot Lee as their chapter’s honorary patriot ancestor. “Francis and Rebecca died without children of their own,” noted the Menokin Foundation’s Executive Director Sarah Pope, “however, he now has this new chapter dedicated to honoring his name, his home, and his legacy. For that, we are so grateful.”
The Rappahannock Chapter is the first chapter of SAR to be formed in Virginia in 20 years. The new chapter is joining over 32,000 members and over 500 chapters nationally who are part of a 127 year old tradition with a commitment to history, education, and patriotism.
About the Sons of the American Revolution: The SAR is a historical, educational, and patriotic non-profit, United States 501(c)3 corporation that seeks to maintain and extend: the institutions of American freedom, an appreciation for true patriotism, a respect for our national symbols, the value of American citizenship, and the unifying force of e pluribus unum that has created, from the people of many nations, one nation and one people. For more information, visit: www.SAR.org. The Rappahannock Chapter covers the five counties of the lower Middle Peninsula. Men interested in joining can contact Chapter President Carl Strock through e-mail: carl.strock.70@gmail.com.
About the Menokin Foundation: The Menokin Foundation was established to protect and breathe new life into Menokin, a National Historic Landmark built in 1769 for Francis Lightfoot Lee, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. The mission of the Menokin Foundation is to preserve and interpret the home of patriot Francis Lightfoot Lee for better understanding the fields of history, architecture, ecology, and other areas of the humanities by developing innovative scholarship and new practices in conservation. The vision is to provide at Menokin an internationally recognized learning center for heritage and natural resource conservation and promotion through innovative practices and technology. For more information, visit www.Menokin.org.
Guests in attendance for the chartering ceremony included the National Society Sons of the American Revolution (NSSAR) President General, The Honorable Thomas E. Lawrence, as well as the VASSAR President, Dr. Reverdy E. Wright. Executive Director of the Menokin Foundation, Sarah Dillard Pope, welcomed guests to Menokin and President of the Foundation, the Honorable W. Tayloe Murphy, Jr., spoke about the significance of Menokin, once the home of Francis Lightfoot Lee who was a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Chapter officers were elected during the ceremony and include: Lieutenant General Carl A. Strock, U.S. Army Retired, President; Wright Andrews, Vice President; Gregory Burkett, Secretary; and Mathew Parker IV, Treasurer. Other honored guests included representatives from the Daughters of the American Revolution, Children of the American Revolution, as well as other SAR members.
"We are deeply grateful to all those who made this day a reality and are delighted to join this Society that does so much to perpetuate the memory of the patriots who won our independence and to keep alive the their values and patriotism," said newly elected President of the Rappahannock Chapter, Lieutenant General Carl Strock.
During the charter ceremony, the chapter announced their symbolic adoption of Francis Lightfoot Lee as their chapter’s honorary patriot ancestor. “Francis and Rebecca died without children of their own,” noted the Menokin Foundation’s Executive Director Sarah Pope, “however, he now has this new chapter dedicated to honoring his name, his home, and his legacy. For that, we are so grateful.”
The Rappahannock Chapter is the first chapter of SAR to be formed in Virginia in 20 years. The new chapter is joining over 32,000 members and over 500 chapters nationally who are part of a 127 year old tradition with a commitment to history, education, and patriotism.
About the Sons of the American Revolution: The SAR is a historical, educational, and patriotic non-profit, United States 501(c)3 corporation that seeks to maintain and extend: the institutions of American freedom, an appreciation for true patriotism, a respect for our national symbols, the value of American citizenship, and the unifying force of e pluribus unum that has created, from the people of many nations, one nation and one people. For more information, visit: www.SAR.org. The Rappahannock Chapter covers the five counties of the lower Middle Peninsula. Men interested in joining can contact Chapter President Carl Strock through e-mail: carl.strock.70@gmail.com.
About the Menokin Foundation: The Menokin Foundation was established to protect and breathe new life into Menokin, a National Historic Landmark built in 1769 for Francis Lightfoot Lee, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. The mission of the Menokin Foundation is to preserve and interpret the home of patriot Francis Lightfoot Lee for better understanding the fields of history, architecture, ecology, and other areas of the humanities by developing innovative scholarship and new practices in conservation. The vision is to provide at Menokin an internationally recognized learning center for heritage and natural resource conservation and promotion through innovative practices and technology. For more information, visit www.Menokin.org.
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