James Monroe's 261st Birthday Celebrated at His Birthplace

20 Apr 2019                  Colonial Beach VA

Though young at the commencement of our revolution, I took part in it, and its principles have invariably guided me since. – James Monroe 1817

     On this beautiful spring morning in Westmoreland County, Virginia, just over 100 people gathered to honor President James Monroe on his 261st birthday.  The backdrop  for the ceremony was the Visitors' Center at his birthplace.  President Peter Davenport lead the Virginia SAR contingent and delivered the keynote address.  1st Vice President Charles Jameson led the CMM contingent, addressed the gathering, and presented the chapter wreath.  Other CMM participants were Michael Dennis, Mike Lyman and Bill Schwetke.  All of the CMM members participated in the Color Guard.

A gathering of patriots, with the Visitors' Center as a backdrop.

Virginia SAR President Peter Davenport delivers the keynote address.

CMM 1st Vice President Charles Jameson addresses the gathering.

Virginia SAR members in attendance.

CMM participants, left to right, Bill Schwetke, 1st VP Charles Jameson, Mike Lyman, and Michael Dennis.