New War of 1812 Society flag approved

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Mike

1812 Approved Society Flag design Mar 11

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Schedule of Virginia Society Events in 2011

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Mike

Invitation to 1812 Society Ceremony at Shirley Plantation

2011 Events of the Society including Shirley Plantation

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1812 Society Members attend Bicentennial Advisory Council Meeting Richmond Dec 8 2010

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Mike

L/R; Myron (Mike) E Lyman, Sr., Peter E. Broadbent, Jr. Esq, James D. Parrish, Jr.

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Chronological listing of Encounters with the British During the War of 1812

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Mike

1812 Chronological list of Encounters With the British During the War of 1812 revised 8 Dec 2010

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ZACHARY TAYLOR 226TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

Posted on November 29, 2010 by Mike

1812 President ZACHARY TAYLOR Presentation

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GRAVE MARKING CEREMONY NOVEMBER 21, 2010

Posted on November 21, 2010 by Mike

A joint grave marking ceremony between the Richmond Chapter, VASSAR and the War of 1812 Society in the Commonwealth of Virginia took place at the Shockoe Hills cemetery in Richmond, Virginia on November 21, 2010.

The program and photographs taken are shown. The War of 1812 Society grave markers were unveiled by President Jack Maxwell and Registrar Hank Howells. The SAR grave markers were unveiled by Chapter President Taylor Cowardin and officers of his chapter. Members of the Richmond Chapter in Revolutionary War attire gave the Musket Salute. Many chapters of VASSAR and other Societies presented wreaths as shown on the accompanying program.

1812-SAR Grave marking ceremony Shockoe Hill Cemetery Richmond, VA Nov 21, 2010.

1812 Records of Palmer & Shook Shockoe Hill cem

Fr Left: Taylor Cowardin, Bill Nash, Jack Maxwell, Mike Lyman, Peter Broadbent, Hank Howells III, Ron DePue

Wreath Presenters & Members of the War of 1812 Society in VA

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GRAVE MARKING NOV 14, 2010 HONORING SGT SAMUEL COOK

Posted on November 15, 2010 by Mike

1812 Grave marking Franklin Co Nov 14 2010

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Nov 6, 2010 Withers-Nelson Gravemarking Ceremony

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Mike

John Epperly & Paul Bess (Militia attired)with Star Spangled Banner flag

Private George Nelson Grave with 1812 Society marker

 

Paul Bess, Larry Alexander & Don Jennings firing muskets

WWII Veteran, Bernard Schulin plays TAPS with harmonica

Decendant Mrs Jackie Lee removes cover from War of 1812 Society grave marker

SAR granite marker is unveiled by a descendant for LT William Withers

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23 October 2010 Private Seal Grave Marking Ceremony

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Mike

1812 Seal grave marking

Gravestone after marker installed

Descendants Joe Blanton (L) and Allen Courtney (R)

Left Joe Blanton's son-Right Jay Ponton

 

Paul Bess in Militiaman's attire, Jay Ponton, Mrs Blanton. Mother Blanton, Blanton son, Joe Blanton, Ron Depue, Allen Courtney, Mike Lyman

 

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September 18, 2010 Leland-Madison Park Ceremony

Posted on October 13, 2010 by Mike
OFPA Bayne article July 2010

1812 Member Bayne gives keynote address

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