8 & 9 Oct 2016 Point Pleasant, WV
Memorial, wreaths, and flags at Point Pleasant, WV.
This past weekend was celebrated as Battle Days at Point Pleasant, WV, were the victory of the Virginia Militia under Andrew Lewis over Indians under Chief Cornstock was celebrated. This was the major battle of "Dunmore's War".
Saturday evening was the Governor's Banquet, followed by the Governor's Ball. Sunday began with a Colonial Church Service, followed by the presentation of memorial wreaths. At the wreath presentations the memorial address was delivered by Lt. Col. Rusty McGuire, commander of the 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team of the Virginia National Guard, descended from the Virginia Militia which fought at Point Pleasant.
The CMM were represented by President Bill Schwetke, and his wife, Cat. Bill also participated in the Color Guard.
Saturday evening was the Governor's Banquet, followed by the Governor's Ball. Sunday began with a Colonial Church Service, followed by the presentation of memorial wreaths. At the wreath presentations the memorial address was delivered by Lt. Col. Rusty McGuire, commander of the 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team of the Virginia National Guard, descended from the Virginia Militia which fought at Point Pleasant.
The CMM were represented by President Bill Schwetke, and his wife, Cat. Bill also participated in the Color Guard.
 Bill and Cat Schwetke (far right) with the band and dance instructor at the Governor's Banquet and Ball. |
Colonial Church Service at the base of the monument at Point Pleasant.
 CMM President Schwetke with the chapter wreath. |  President Schwetke presents the CMM wreath to Lt Col Rusty McGuire, commander of the 116th Inf Bde Combat Team. |  Lt Col McGuire delivers the Memorial Address |
The SAR Color Guard at Point Pleasant.
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