Historic Fairfax County Old Courthouse
Saturday, Fairfax County celebrated it's 275th Birthday. Festivities centered around the Old Courthouse. There were various amusements, re-enactors, and ceremonies. The George Washington Chapter organized SAR participation and had a booth educating the public about the SAR and a ceremony to dedicate a plaque honoring 47 Fairfax Citizens, who died in the cause of liberty during the Revolutionary War.
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George Washington Chapter President Paul Walden was the Master of Ceremonies and 3rd Vice President Bill Schwetke represented the Virginia SAR. Distinguished guests included Nicholas, 14th Lord Fairfax of Cameron, Sharon Bulova, Chair of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, and Fairfax Mayor David L. Meyer.
 Virginia SAR 3rd Vice President Bill Schwetke delivers remarks. |  Nicholas, 14th Lord Fairfax. |  The Color Guard advances the colors. |
 Bill Schwetke, with the Virginia SAR Wreath at the monument. |
Virginia SAR participants and attendees.
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