Raid at Martin's Station

13 May 2023           Ewing, VA

     This Saturday at Wilderness Road State Park in Ewing, VA, the SAR  marked the struggle in our Revolution between Patriots and Native Americans in a national event hosted by the Martin's Station Chapter.  The CMM were represented by Bill Schwetke, who presented the chapter wreath, and Doug Schwetke, who presented the Major K.M. Van Zandt Chapter wreath for his dual chapter in Texas.  Both Doug and Bill participated in the Color Guard and Bill participated in the musket salute.
     A compatriot from the Gen. William Campbell Chapter, Robert Richmond, approached Doug and Bill with a request to join the CMM to honor his patriot ancestors from Culpeper.

Left to right: Bill Schwetke, prospective dual member Robert Richmond, Virginia SAR President Ernie Coggins (dual CMM), and Doug Schwetke.

Left to tight: John Guillium, Bill Schwetke (CMM), John Hamilton, David Carr, Robert Richmond (new dual CMM), unknown.