George Washington Chapter, Virginia SAR

Happy 137th Birthday, SAR! 🎉🎆🎂 Today we celebrate the founding of the Sons of the American Revolution by sharing a rare look at the original Tiffany & Co. Type 2 SAR insignia medal (1894–1898) from our Institutional Archives. #SAR #SAR250 #Genealogy #RevolutionaryWar

Honored and humbled to receive the Grand Prize at the @washingtonbirth George Washington Celebration Parade! 🇺🇸 Thanks to all the compatriots and friends who marched, donated and worked behind the scenes. Proud to celebrate our shared history and patriotism. Onward! ✨🇺🇸 #VA250

We gather to honor the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the American Revolution at @opmh_church w/ @TodaysDAR PG Ginnie Sebastian Storage, @Virginia1776 President Darrin Schmidt, an @SarHeadquarters PG Elston #SAR250 #NSDAR #GeorgeWashingtonBirthday

We are honored to announce that the "Walk for Peace" pilgrimage is scheduled to pass through Alexandria as they make their way to Washington, D.C.! Learn more about the event and expected road closures at alexandriava.gov/news-citywide/… 📸 credit: Walk for Peace

We invite all SAR members across the nation to join us! We’re honored to march in the 2026 @washingtonbirth Parade as part of the America 250 commemorations. Come be part of this historic moment. Details & registration: virginiasar.org/index.php?opti… #georgewashingtonbirthday #ALXVA

Travis Shaw- historian and @vpheritagearea Dir. of Education — tells of the actions of the 3rd Virginia Regiment — raised at #AlexandriaVA, serving w/ the Continental Army, and fought at Battles of Trenton, Princeton, #Brandywine, Germantown, Monmouth and the Siege of Charleston.

Today’s honored guests include @SarHeadquarters PG Mike Elston and guest speaker Travis Shaw of @vpheritagearea — PG presented to our chapter compatriots and guests about the past, present, and future — and to have fun while doing it. #SARfun #SAR250 #VA250

On December 23, 1783 — the original Festivus miracle — George Washington gave up power. No grievances aired. No feats of strength. Just a quiet act of humility that shaped a nation. #Festivus #Washington #SAR #America250 #VA250 #festivusfortherestofus #festivus

🇺🇸 Today on Wreaths Across America Day, our chapter joined in honoring the fallen at Alexandria National Cemetery. Compatriots placed wreaths in remembrance, ensuring their sacrifice is never forgotten. 🌿🎖️ #WreathsAcrossAmerica #HonorRememberTeach #SAR @WreathsAcross

Join us Saturday Dec 13 in laying wreaths at Alexandria National Cemetery @VANatCemeteries for @WreathsAcross #wreathsacroseamerica #SARPatriotism

December 7, 1941: A date which will live in infamy. 84 years ago, the attack on Pearl Harbor thrust the United States into World War II, forever changing our Navy and nation.  Today we remember the heroism and sacrifice of those lost on that fateful day. Their courage echoes across generations. #PearlHarborRemembranceDay #NeverForget

Join in supporting our goal of sponsoring 300 wreaths at Alexandria National Cemetery—visit wreathsacrossamerica.org/VA0726 Help us — Remember. Honor. Teach. Donate by 02 Dec. #wreathsacrossamerica #ALXVA #veterans #VA250

🎉 The Virginia 250 Passport is here! Collect stamps as you explore historic sites across Virginia, enjoy 15% off at participating locations, and enter to win cash and prizes. Start your journey and celebrate 250 years of American history today. #VA250Passport #VA250

Award-winning author and historian Marc Leepson presented to the chapter today on his latest book 📕 The Unlikely War Hero: A Vietnam War POW's Story of Courage and Resilience in the Hanoi Hilton. #vietnamwar #VA250 #hanoihilton

02 November 1783. General George Washington issued farewell orders to the Armies of the United States of America at Rocky Hill, New Jersey in third person. He concluded with: "And being now to conclude these his last public Orders, to take his ultimate leave, in a short time, of the Military Character, and to bid a final adieu to the Armies he has so long had the honor to Command—he can only again offer in their behalf his recommendations to their grateful Country, and his prayers to the God of Armies. May ample justice be done them here; and may the choicest of Heaven’s favors both here and hereafter attend those, who under the divine auspices have secured innumerable blessings for others: With these Wishes, and this benediction, the Commander in Chief is about to retire from service—The Curtain of seperation will soon be drawn—and the Military Scene to him will be closed for ever."

⚓️ Today we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Navy! Established on Oct. 13, 1775, the Navy’s roots reach back to the American Revolution. The SAR honors all who have defended freedom on the seas for 250 years. 🇺🇸 #USNavy250 #SAR #NavyBirthday

The George Washington Chapter Virginia SAR shares in the excitement to honor @MountVernon Allison Wickens for her extraordinary support of the chapter and the SAR. #VA250

🇺🇸 Join us for a special luncheon on Oct. 11 featuring PG Joseph Dooley and the fascinating @GeorgianPapers Programme 📜👑 Dive into the archives that shaped the American Revolution. 🗓️ Register now! #GeorgianPapers #HistoricalPreservation gwsar.org/event-6276432

🇺🇸 George Washington Birthday Parade @washingtonbirth returns to #AlexandriaVA on Feb. 17, 2025! Leading as Parade Marshals: @SarHeadquarters & @TodaysDAR 🎖️👏 Celebrate America’s founding w/ music, and hometown pride. @AlexLivingMag 👉 alexandrialivingmagazine.com/upcoming-event… #GWParade #VA250

🎉🇺🇸 Alexandria @AlexandriaVAGov honored #ConstitutionWeek with music, history, and community spirit at City Hall! From fife tunes to student voices, the celebration united DAR, SAR, C.A.R. & @ACPSk12 in tribute to our founding document.📜 🔗 thezebra.org/2025/09/19/ale… #VA250