250th Anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill and the Gallant Death of Joseph Warren

17 Jun 2025           Warrenton, VA

Honoring Dr. Joseph Warren, namesake of Warrenton, in the John Barton Payne Building on Courthouse Square in Warrenton, VA

   This evening the CMM joined with the Fauquier Courthouse Chapter NSDAR and the Fauquier Historical Society/Museum to commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill and the gallant death of Dr. Joseph Warren, namesake of Warrenton, VA.  Historian General Jeff Thomas represented the NSSAR, President Dr. Michael Weyler represented the Virginia SAR, and our own President Jim Bish was the Master of Ceremonies. Seven speakers from the hosting organizations told of the various stages of Dr. Warren's life.  President Bish presented and read a proclamation by the Mayor and Town Council of Warrenton,  honoring Dr. Warren that  Tuesday, June 17, 1775 "be observed as a day of reflection on the work of Dr. Warren and encouraged all citizens "..to reflect on the legacy of Dr. Warren and the sacrifices made by the patriots of 1775 whose courage and conviction gave birth to our nation".

The Color Guard salutes Old Glory and then Posts the Sons of Liberty Flag and the Bunker Hill Flag.

CMM President Jim Bish is the Master of Ceremonies.

NSSAR Historian General Jeff Thomas

Dale Corey of the SAR Col James Wood II Chapter receives the National Henry Knox Medal

Virginia SAR President Dr. Michael Weyler

THE PROGRAM OF SPEAKERS

Pam Kamphuis of the Faquier Court House Chapter NSDAR and Editor of Warrenton Lifestyle Magazine introduces Dr. Joseph Warren.

Deb Miller of the Deb Miller of the Fauquier Historical Society speaks on Warren's early life.

Bill Schwetke displays the Sons of Liberty Flag for David Gerrish's talk.

David Gerrish of the CMM and the Fauquier Historical Society speaks on Warren's Revolutionary Activism.

Tom Hamill speaks on Warren's activities on April 18-19, 1775 at the Battles of Lexington and Concord.

Cat Schwetke, Honorary Regent of the Fauquier Court House Chapter NSDAR, speaks on the siege of Boston.

Bill Schwetke speaks on the Battle of Bunker Hill and the gallant death of Joseph Warren.

PROCLAMATION OF THE MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF WARRENTON

SAR Participants in this evening's commemoration, left to right, front row: Rex Hancock, Brett Osborn (CJWII) Sale Corey (CJWII, dual CMM), Sean Carrigan (CJWII, dual CMM) Historian General Jeff Thomas (FFR, dual CMM), Virginia SAR President Michael Weyler (CWG, dual CMM), Greg Hill (CWG), Virginia SAR 2nd VP Ken Bonner (SMJC, dual CMM), Ernie Coggins (GW, dual CMM), CMM President Jim Bish. Back row: CMM Vice President Mark Crain, Bill Tugman (CFL), Ken Morris (GM), Bill Schwetke, Charles Jameson, Bill Groth (CWG), Tom Hamill, Michael Dennis.