16 Mar 2025 Richmond, VA
Today the Virginia SAR commemorated the 250th Anniversary of Patrick Henry's "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death" speech which was given on 23 Mar 1775. The program included a reenactment of Henry's speech. Bill Schwetke presented the CMM wreath and marched in the Color Guard.
Participants and audience to the portrayal of Patrick Henry's most famous speech at St John's Church in Richmond. Bill Schwetke is in the picture if you can find him (hint, he is wearing a gorget).
| A separate program was conducted to mark the grave of Edward Carrington. Carrington, as a young man, stood by a window of St. John's and listened to Henry's speech. He was so moved that he declared to his friends that he wished to be buried on that spot where he stood to hear Henry speak. Carrington had illustrious service in the Revolution and after his death Col Carrington was buried at the spot where he had stood to listen to Henry. |  |
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