Welcome to the web site of the Virginia Society, Sons of the American Revolution! The Compatriots of the VASSAR invite you to join our ranks as we strive to keep patriotism and the memory of our Revolutionary War heritage burning in the hearts and minds of every American, young and old.

Virginia is sewn into the very fabric of American history. George Washington, George Mason, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, Patrick Henry, and countless other patriots first drew breath on Virginia soil. In many respects, American Independence began with Virginia. It was Richard Henry Lee, a delegate from Virginia, who first proposed on June 7, 1776, that the Continental Congress declare independence from Great Britain.

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  • Fritts represents VASSAR at Center in the Square, Roanoke.

    "...There are many hands-on features in the various museums and in the atrium for kids and adults to try. Dennis Fritz from Botetourt County had a table with artifacts and uniforms that the children could try on.  He was dressed as a member of the Continental Army in Virginia during the Revolutionary War. “We’re featuring history and lots of our younger people just don’t know a whole lot about the Revolutionary War.”  He also dresses up as a soldier from the War of 1812.  Fritz gives presentations to historical and school groups and was asked to come and join in the grand reopening celebration..."
    Click HERE to read more.

     

     - Posted by: Andrew Doss on Tuesday, 05-21-2013, 12:51PM

  • Martin's Station

    Pat Kelly and Bob Vogler have reported a good time at Martins' Station!

     - Posted by: Andrew Doss on Wednesday, 05-15-2013, 9:10PM

  • IRS Forms

    Chapters - hopefully you have not forgotten to update your IRS information. Visit our DocView section under the Chapter treasurer section to download the forms if you haven't done so already. OR click HERE.

     - Posted by: Andrew Doss on Wednesday, 05-08-2013, 10:15AM


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 -Patrick Henry

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26MAY

Battle of Vincennes - Hosted by...

26MAY

Battle of Vincennes - Hosted by

Location: Vincennes, IN

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27MAY

National Memorial Day Parade. (Multiple Chapters, State Soc...

27MAY

National Memorial Day Parade. (Multiple Chapters, State Societies and National Society events.)

Location: Washington, DC

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14JUN

Douglas MacArthur Memorial, hosted by Great Bridge Chapter D...

14JUN

Douglas MacArthur Memorial, hosted by Great Bridge Chapter DAR and Norfolk Chapter SAR. Click HERE for venue information.

Location: Norfolk, VA

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22JUN

Battle of Ramsour's Mill - Hosted by ...

22JUN

Battle of Ramsour's Mill - Hosted by

Location: Lincolnton, NC

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