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You are invited to the Second Annual Patriots Dinner honoring our Founding Father, Gen. George Washington, on the 220th anniversary of his death.

Dale Corey and the SAR Honor Guard will open the after dinner program. A short presentation on “George Washington and the Constitution” by Mark Donovan, retired Army officer, will be followed by stories by the Liberty Man – “Young George, the Virginia Boy who became the Father of his Country.” Master James McFadden will recite a portion of the General’s farewell address to his troops. The McFadden Girls will perform an original dance prepared especially for this occasion. We will close the evening by all singing Christmas Carols led by the McFadden Girls.

  • When: December 19, 2019
  • Where: Wayside Inn, Middletown, Virginia
  • Time: 6:00 p.m.
  • Cost: $25 (adults) | $15 (children 6-15) | Free for children under 6 who share a plate. Plus tax.
  • Buffet Menu: Peanut soup, Fish, Turkey, and Ham. Three Sister’s Vegetables (squash, corn, beans), Sweet Potatoes, Bread.
    Dessert will include fruitcake and ice cream.
    Tea and coffee will be available.
  • Dress: Period Dress is optional. Guests and reenactors are encouraged to wear Colonial dress. Color Guard members will come in uniform.

Come and enjoy short stories of the American Revolution, group singing of carols our forefathers would have known, and most importantly don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy colonial food and great fellowship.

For Reservations and to make payment by December 14, contact Inn Keeper Becky Reeves at 540-869-1797. Be sure to RSVP and make payment early as there are only 85 seats set aside for this event.

For further information, contact Larry Johnson at 540.454.4129, or email larrywjohnson@embarqmail.com.

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