A crowd of nearly 100 people gathered to commemorate the 237th anniversary of the Battle of Waxhaws, where British and Tory forces under Lt. Col. Banastre Tarleton defeated mostly Virginia Forces under Col. Abraham Buford. Over 100 patriots were killed, approximately 150 wounded, and approximately 50 taken prisoner; a significant defeat for the patriots. However the merciless slaughter of patriots, many of whom laid down their arms and attempted to surrender, turned sentiment against the British.
Virginia SAR President Mike Elston represented the Virginia Society, gave remarks, and presented our wreath. He also spread a box of Virginia soil on the mass grave of 82 of the patriots who died here. Registrar Bill Schwetke presented the CMM wreath and participated in the Color Guard. Participating in the ceremony were 5 SAR State Societies, the DAR, C.A.R., and the South Carolina Park Service. Approximately 30 wreaths were presented.
Virginia SAR President Mike Elston represented the Virginia Society, gave remarks, and presented our wreath. He also spread a box of Virginia soil on the mass grave of 82 of the patriots who died here. Registrar Bill Schwetke presented the CMM wreath and participated in the Color Guard. Participating in the ceremony were 5 SAR State Societies, the DAR, C.A.R., and the South Carolina Park Service. Approximately 30 wreaths were presented.
Wreaths placed around the mass grave.
 CMM Registrar Bill Schwetke salutes the monument at the presentation of the wreaths. |  Virginia SAR President Mike Elston spreads Virginia Soil on the mass grave. |
Participants from Virginia and North Carolina, left to right Virginia SAR 3rd VP Bill Schwetke, SAR Foundation President Sam Powel, unknown, Virginia SAR President Mike Elston, John Misenheimer.
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