SAR participates in Woodstock Apple Festival

On October 8, 2022, the Colonel James Wood II Chapter of the Virginia Society Sons of the American Revolution participated in the Apple Festival held at Mount Jackson. The festival has arts and crafts, food, music and other activities for the community.

The chapter participants from left to right: Erick Moore, Patrick Moore, Georganna Moore, Will Reynolds and Dennis Parmerter.

The SAR set up a display table with items from the colonial era in Virginia. Compatriots told visitors about the Sons of the American Revolution and colonial living in the Shenandoah Valley from 1750-1800. This included the various programs sponsored by the SAR. We do community events, providing color guard and display activities. Citizens who have an impact on the community are recognized for their efforts. These include law enforcement, fire support, emergency medical technicians, life saving and acts of heroism in addition to good citizenship activities.

Georganna Moore giving a presentation on making cornhusk dolls.

Erick Moore discussing 18th century weaponry.

There are numerous youth programs, to include Poster, Brochure, Essay and Oration contests for school-age children of various ages. Eagle Scouts are recognized along with students who have shown outstanding citizenship.

The veterans program is a large part of the organization. Programs include placing flags on graves of veterans during holidays, recognition of patriot graves and support for Wreaths Across America. Veterans who served during WWII, Korea and Vietnam are recognized and support provided for the Honor Flight program. We provide presentations of many subjects pertaining to the colonial era in America to groups of all ages.

Participating for the chapter were Erick Moore, Patrick Moore, Dennis Parmerter and Will Reynolds. Georganna Moore gave presentations on making corn husk dolls.