The Culpeper Minutemen Chapter wins the Virginia Cup for 2025
see the story under "Chapter News" below
see the story under "Chapter News" below
The Sons of the American Revolution promotes patriotism, serves the community, and inspires and educates the public about the history of the American Revolution.
COMING EVENTS
* 251st Anniversary of Washington's Call to Command, Saturday, 20 Jun 2026, 10:00 am, George Washington Birthplace National Monument, 1732 Popes Creek Road, Colonial Beach, VA. Musket Firing Participants Check-in at 08:45 am.
1:25 drive from Culpeper
CMM wreath Presented by: Kuvakas
CMM wreath Presented by: Kuvakas
* 251st Anniversary of the Bee Line March, Saturday, 27 Jun, 2:00 pm, Burwell-Morgan Mill, 15 Tannery Ln, Millwood, VA
1:05 drive from Culpeper
CMM wreath presented by: ?
CMM wreath presented by: ?
* Madison County 250 Ceremony, Thursday, 02 Jul, 5:00-8:30 pm, Madison County Library Lawn 402 N. Main Street. Muster at 4:30 for briefing on the game plan.
0:20 drive from Culpeper
CMM attendees (Color Guard in bold - Musket firing Underlined): B. Schwetke,
* Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of Our Nation by Marching up the Bowling Green at Mount Vernon, Saturday, 04 Jul, 08:30 am, Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, VA. There will be time to do the march and return to Culpeper for our ceremony there. Contact Bill Schwetke for more information and updates.
The SAR in both uniforms and mufti marching up the Bowling Green at Mount Vernon.
1:35 drive from Culpeper
CMM represented by: B. Schwetke, D. Schwetke
CMM represented by: B. Schwetke, D. Schwetke
* 250th Independence Day Celebration in Culpeper, Saturday, 4 Jul, 1:00 pm, Old Courthouse Lawn.
CMM attendees (Color Guard in bold - Musket firing Underlined): B. Schwetke, D. Schwetke,
* 250th Independence Day Celebration in Philadelphia, PA.
3:40 drive from Culpeper
CMM represented by: Kuvakas
CMM represented by: Kuvakas
* 250th Recreation of the First Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence, Wednesday, 08 Jul, 6:00 pm, in Culpeper, Orange, Warrenton, and hopefully other places in our area and across the country - A simultaneous public reading of the Declaration across the USA! Watch for details on locations and how to volunteer to participate. We plan to at least cover Culpeper, Fauquier, and Orange Counties.
* 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Cricket Hill (Gwynn's Island), Thursday, 9 Jul, 10:00 am, Morningstar Marinas, 249 Mill Point Rd, Hudgins, VA.
2:40 drive from Culpeper
CMM wreath presented by: ?
CMM represented by: Kuvakas, Doug Schwetke, Bill Schwetke
CMM wreath presented by: ?
CMM represented by: Kuvakas, Doug Schwetke, Bill Schwetke
* SAR Congress, Friday - Wednesday, 10-15 July, Sheraton Greensboro at Four Seasons, 3121 West Gate City Boulevard, Greensboro, NC.
Opportunity to participate in 25 Patriot Grave Markings
3:55 drive from Culpeper
CMM represented by: Kuvakas, Doug Schwetke, Bill Schwetke
CMM represented by: Kuvakas, Doug Schwetke, Bill Schwetke
* Fairfax Resolves Ceremony, Saturday, 18 Jul, 2:00 pm, Pohick Church, 9301 Richmond Highway, Mount Vernon, VA
1:30 drive from Culpeper
CMM wreath presented by: ?
CMM represented by: Doug Schwetke, Bill Schwetke
CMM wreath presented by: ?
CMM represented by: Doug Schwetke, Bill Schwetke
* 244th Anniversary of the Battle of Blue Licks, Saturday, 15 Aug, 10:00 am, Blue Licks Battlefield State Park. 10299 Maysville Road, Carlisle, KY, (Color Guard muster at 8:45 a.m.)
7:10 drive from Culpeper
CMM wreath presented by:
CMM wreath presented by:
LONG RANGE PLANNING
POSTPONED to DATE UNCERTAIN
| * Grave Marking for Compatriot Bill Mutziger, date & time TBD, Delray, WV. |  |
* DAR/SAR Marking of the Grave of Patriot Charles Lee, Naval Officer of the Lower Potomac District, Later 3rd Attorney General of the United States, most likely in the early Spring of 2026, Warrenton Cemetery, 110 West Lee Street Warrenton.
* First Friday in Warrenton, Friday, 07 Aug, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Main Street, Warrenton. Contact Bill Schwetke if you would like to participate in handing out Liberty Sprigs and telling their story (scripts provided) as we walk down Main Street.
0:35 drive from Culpeper
* 245th Anniversary of the Battle of the Capes, 400th Anniversary of the Marine Nationale, Saturday, 05 Sep, 11:00 am, Fort Story, Virginia Beach.
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3:15 from Culpeper
CMM Wreath presented by:?
CMM Wreath presented by:?
* Massing of the Colors for Patriot Day, Friday, 11 Sep, Time TBD, Heritage Park, 605 E Spencer St, Culpeper.
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* Semi-Annual Meeting of the Virginia SAR, Friday and Saturday, 11-12 Sep, Roanoke Hotel, Roanoke, VA.
* Honor Flight - Saturday, 12 Sep, Place TBD, The CMM Color Guard will plan to send them off with honor.
* DAR/SAR Genealogy Workshop, Saturday, 07 Nov 2026, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm, Warrenton Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 91 Main St., Warrenton. (enter by N 5th Street entrance). Need volunteers who can also attend sessions, Free to all, SAR DAR, and the public, includes continental breakfast and a warm lunch - all for free. Jointly hosted by the Culpeper Minutemen Chapter SAR and the Fauquier Court House Chapter DAR.
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