12 Feb 2022 Richmond, VA The Culpeper Minutemen Chapter of the Virginia Society, Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) was recognized on Saturday as the best large chapter in Virginia for the second consecutive year. The award was announced and presented in historic St. John's Church in Richmond during the Annual Meeting of the Virginia SAR. The Culpeper chapter was distinguished for being the best in both nationally sponsored activities and state sponsored activities. Charles Jameson, chapter president for both years, received the award and was accompanied by both this year's president Tom Hamill, and past president Bill Schwetke. The chapter is already busy with programs this year in anticipation of similar recognition for 2022, and looking forward to special programs to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of American Independence. Part of these plans include hosting a reunion of descendants of the 1775 Culpeper Minutemen who fought in the battles of Hampton, Great Bridge and Norfolk. That reunion is planned for the weekend of October 25-26, 2025, the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Hampton, where the minutemen drove off the Royal Navy and captured a British ship. Also covered by the Culpeper Star-Exponent on 16 Feb 2022
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