Schedule
Upcoming Meetings
2023
December 17, 2023 - Wreaths Across America, Norfolk SAR support
At Forest Lawn Cemetery (details forthcoming)
December 2, 2023 - Battle of Great Bridge Commemoration
(details forthcoming)
November 11, 2023 - Skirmish at Kemp’s Landing Commemoration
(details forthcoming)
October 14, 2023 - Norfolk SAR BOM Meeting
At the Princess Anne Country Club (details forthcoming)
September 23, 2023 - Norfolk SAR Members Meeting
At the Princess Anne Country Club (details forthcoming)
September 16, 2023 - Constitution Day Celebration
With Great Bridge Chapter DAR, at Elation Brewery (details forthcoming)
September 2, 2023 - Battle of the Capes Commemoration
(details forthcoming)
August 8, 2023 - Norfolk SAR BOM Meeting, Zoom
(details forthcoming)
July 14, 2023 - Norfolk SAR and Great Bridge Social
At the Norfolk Tides Baseball Game (details forthcoming)
June 14, 2023 - Flag Day, Norfolk SAR and Great Bridge DAR
At the MacArthur Memorial (details forthcoming)
June 21, 2023 - Norfolk SAR BOM Meeting, Zoom
(details forthcoming)
May 20, 2023 - Norfolk SAR Members Meeting
At the Princess Anne Country Club
April 18, 2023 - Norfolk SAR BOM Meeting, Zoom
(details forthcoming)
April 15, 2023 - Genealogy Day at the Beach
At the Revolutionary Beer Festival
March 25, 2023 - Chapter Meeting
You are invited to the Norfolk Chapter SAR March Meeting on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at the Princess Anne Country Club, 3800 Pacific Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA. Social time begins at 11:00 am.
We have an exciting program that you won’t want to miss! Our speaker, Tim Platek, impersonates Revolutionary War minister Thomas Davis. We will have awards and honored guests. Four new members will be inducted. We will be recognizing our Eagle Scout and Knight Essay winners. Also, we will have the Virginia Society C.A.R. President and Senior President to donate to their project.
An invitation is extended to our VASSAR Eastern Region Chapters. Presidents, please send to your members. Prospective members who have expressed interest in joining the Norfolk Chapter SAR are also invited. Members and guests are encouraged to bring their spouse or significant other.
The Meeting Invitation is here. Please open and click the “REGISTER” link which will take you to a Google form to register for the meeting. Once completed click the Submit button. When you have registered, please print the Luncheon Reservation form attached and mail with your check to:
Mike O’Shea, Treasurer
9101 Mace Arch
Norfolk, VA 23503
Checks are made to Norfolk Chapter SAR.
January 21 - Annual Banquet and Awards Meeting
For full invitation, please see the flyer and registration form.
Members are encouraged to bring spouse or guest Dress is Business Attire or Formal (optional) To register for this event please click on this link: REGISTER and complete by January 13, 2023.
Information on dinner menu is included.
Once registered, please mail your check for Norfolk Chapter SAR to:
Mike O’Shea, Treasurer
9101 Mace Arch
Norfolk, VA 23503
The Banquet will be at 6:00PM on Monday, January 21st at the Princess Anne Country Club, 3800 Pacific Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA.
Princess Anne Country Club
3800 Pacific Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA
2022
December 3 - NSSAR/NSDAR Commemoration of the Battle of Great Bridge
For full invitation, please see the flyer and instructions for registering.
The formal NSSAR Commemoration of the Battle of Great Bridge will start at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 03, 2022, at the Great Bridge Battlefield Mueseum, Chesapeake, VA.
There will be a dinner Friday evening as well (December 2nd).
Great Bridge Battlefield & Waterways Museum 1775 Historic Way, Chesapeake, VA 23320
November 19 - Chapter Meeting
We have an exciting program that you won’t want to miss! Our speaker, Drummond Ball, will present on the Crown and Colonial experiences during the American War (the then current name for the Rev. War). What must it have been like to go to war in Princess Anne and Norfolk Counties?
Prospective members who have expressed interest in joining the Norfolk Chapter SAR are also invited. Members and guests are encouraged to bring their spouse or significant other.
Find attached the Luncheon Reservation Form here (DOCX) . Reservations will need to be received by November 14, 2022. Please send reservation form with payment.
Mail to:
Mike O’Shea, Treasurer
9101 Mace Arch
Norfolk, VA 23503
The Membership Meeting will be Saturday, November 19, 2022 at the Princess Anne Country Club, 3800 Pacific Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA.
Princess Anne Country Club
3800 Pacific Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA
November 12 - 247th Anniversary of the Skirmish at Kemp’s Landing Commemoration
Please see the attached invitation to the Skirmish at Kemp’s Landing. This will be the first commemoration of this event hosted by the Norfolk Chapter in quite a few years. Our Secretary, Dr. Pat Hannum, who has done quite a lot of research on the skirmish, will be the speaker. Although this is a Chapter event and will be small by comparison the the Commemoration of the Battle of Great Bridge, it is nonetheless significant, especially for those who are interested in Princess Anne County history. The first patriot blood shed on Virginia soil occurred here and it was a lead up to Great Bridge. Put the date on your calendar and plan to attend!
Emmanuel Episocal Church
5181 Singleton Way
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
September 24 - September Membership Meeting
Date changed from 9/17 to 9/24 to accomodate VASSAR semi-annual meeting 9/16-18 in Williamsburg.
The Norfolk Chapter SAR Sept Membership Meeting will be September 24, 2022 at the Princess Anne Country Club.
We have an exciting program that you won’t want to miss!
Our speaker, Robert Kelly, is the Gloucester County Museums Coordinator and is responsible for management of the Gloucester Museum of History. Prior to this appointment, Robert served as the Casemate Museum Historian from 2014-2019, and as Fort Monroe Authority’s Research and Preservation Assistant from 2011-2014. Robert also serves as the President of the Fort Monroe Historical Society and Vice-President of the American Friends of Lafayette. He will be speaking on Lafayette 2024 and his 1824 Visit to Fort Monroe. The bicentennial of Lafayette’s Final Return to America as “Guest of the Nation” is quickly approaching in 2024-2025. Learn about the American Friends of Lafayette and their efforts to commemorate this important bicentennial with educational programming and special events around the United States. Also learn about Lafayette’s visit to Fort Monroe and his connections to the fort’s architect, French army engineer Simon Bernard.
An invitation is extended to our VASSAR Eastern Region Chapters. Presidents, please send to your members. Prospective members who have expressed interest in joining the Norfolk Chapter SAR are also invited. Members and guests are encouraged to bring their spouse or significant other.
Find attached the Luncheon Reservation Form here (DOCX) . Reservations will need to be received by September 19, 2022. Please send reservation form with payment.
Mail to:
Mike O’Shea, Treasurer
9101 Mace Arch
Norfolk, VA 23503
Princess Anne Country Club
3800 Pacific Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA
September 17 - Constitution Day Social
Norfolk Boat Club 432 West Freemason St., Norfolk, VA
Save the date! The afternoon of Saturday, September 17, 2022 – Our Norfolk Chapter SAR is planning a joint “Constitution Day Social” with the Great Bridge Chapter DAR. We’re planning on this to be a casual “resort dress” event at The Norfolk Boat Club, 432 West Freemason St.. The Social would be for Great Bridge DAR/Norfolk SAR Members and Spouses and we’re looking to make it a pot-luck event. Activities planned for this two-hour afternoon Social include Constitution Day Trivia, a Silent Auction, a 50/50 raffle, and lots of good fellowship. More details to follow as we get closer to Constitution Day.
September 3 - Commemoration of the Battle of the Capes
Admiral de Grasse Statue
Fort Story
Virginia Beach, VA
We are approaching our Norfolk Chapter SAR’s next big event that we host. The Commemoration of the Battle of the Capes will be Saturday, September 3, 2022 at the Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story - See flyer. If you do not have a Military ID to get on the base, you will need to complete the ID form and send it to Gary Pridgen as stated on the flyer by July 15, 2022.
By completing the form you will be on a list at the security gate on the day of the commemoration. This will allow you access to the event. If you are not on the list or do not have a military ID you will not be given access.
May 14 - May Membership Meeting
The Norfolk Chapter SAR May Membership Meeting will be Saturday, May 14, 2022 at the Princess Anne Country Club, 3800 Pacific Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA. Social time begins at 10:30 am.
We have an exciting program that you won’t want to miss! Our speaker, Randy Flood, is a co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of the American Revolution Consortium for civic education; a non-profit organization established to educate citizens about the American Revolution with an emphasis on History, Civics, World Geography, Economics, and Historic Preservation.
DAR District 1 Officers and Chapter Regents or representatives are our invited guests as well as our area’s two C.A.R. Society presidents. Also, an invitation is extended to our VASSAR Eastern Region Chapters. Presidents, please send to your members. Members and guests are encouraged to bring their spouse or significant other.
The Luncheon Reservation Form is attached. Please print, complete, and send with payment before May 8, 2022.
Mail to:
Mike O’Shea, Treasurer
9101 Mace Arch
Norfolk, VA 23503
Princess Anne Country Club
3800 Pacific Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA
March 19 - March Membership Meeting
The Norfolk Chapter SAR March Membership Meeting will be Sunday, March 19, 2022 at the Princess Anne Country Club.
We have an exciting program that you won’t want to miss! Please see the attached flyer.
DAR District 1 officers and chapter regents are our invited guests as well as our area’s two C.A.R. Society presidents. Members and guests are encouraged to bring their spouse or significant other. Additional details on our speakers is attached here (DOCX)
Find attached the Dinner Reservation Form here (DOCX) . Reservations will need to be received by March 10, 2022. Please send reservation form with payment.
Mail to:
Mike O’Shea, Treasurer
9101 Mace Arch
Norfolk, VA 23503
Princess Anne Country Club
3800 Pacific Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA
January 20 - Annual Membership Meeting
The Norfolk Chapter SAR January Annual Membership Meeting will be Thursday, January 20, 2022 at the Princess Anne Country Club.
The officers for the new administration will be installed.
Our speaker will be VASSAR 1st Vice President Bruce Meyer. He will discuss his Presidential Initiatives and install our new Norfolk Chapter officers.
Find attached the Dinner Reservation Form here (DOCX) . Reservations will need to be received by January 11, 2022. Please send reservation form with payment.
Mail to:
Mike O’Shea, Treasurer
9101 Mace Arch
Norfolk, VA 23503
Princess Anne Country Club
3800 Pacific Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA
Dress code: Formal, Military Uniform or Coat and tie.
Looking forward to seeing everyone on January 20th.
2021
November 13 - November Membership Meeting
The Norfolk Chapter SAR November Membership Meeting will be Saturday, November 13, 2021 at the Princess Anne Country Club.
This is an important meeting. The election of officers for the new administration will occur.
Also, it is again time for the annual membership renewals.
Our speaker will be Christopher Pieczynski. His topic will be the “Skirmish at James’s Plantation.” Learn how local militia troops again opposed Benedict Arnold’s army and proved his inability to turn the population in Norfolk and Princess Anne Counties against the Whig government and also showed the passion the Patriot militia had for their cause.
Find attached the Luncheon Reservation Form
here (DOCX)
. Reservations received after Sept 8th, 2021 cannot be accepted. Return reservation form with payment.
Mail to:
Mike O’Shea, Treasurer
9101 Mace Arch
Norfolk, VA 23503
Princess Anne Country Club
3800 Pacific Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA
Social begins at 10:30 AM
Open meeting at 11:00 AM
Lunch begins at 11:10 AM, with meeting resumning after lunch.
October 19 - Order of Founders and Patriots Plaque Dedication and Wreath Laying
As many of you may have already heard, the following events associated with this years Yorktown Day celebration have been cancelled or attendance has been limited:
- Monday evening dinner at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown has been cancelled
- DAR morning coffee cancelled (this event was by invitation only)
- Parade has been cancelled
- Alliance Monument exercise attendance will be by invitation only
- DAR Reception at the Custom House is cancelled (all checks previously mailed to the Yorktown Day Association for the 10/18 dinner and/or 10/19 DAR reception will be shredded)
The good news is, the Virginia SAR wreath laying at Gov. Thomas Nelson’s grave will be held at 9:15am on 10/19. In addition, a special Order of Founders and Patriots (OFPA) plaque dedication will be held at 2:30pm at Charles Church Cemetery in York County.
We are encouraging all compatriots who had planned to come to Yorktown Day to consider attending the wreath laying at Grace Church, then go for a leisurely lunch close by, followed by a drive to the OFPA plaque dedication.
Attached is the wreath laying form for the ceremony at Gov. Nelson’s grave. All questions/comments concerning this event are to be directed to Gary Hodges at gary.hodges1@verizon.net.
The following is directions and information for the OFPA plaque dedication: Charles Church Cemetery, 919 Yorktown Road, York County, Virginia 23693, is located about 10 miles south of the Riverwalk Restaurant on US 17 to Yorktown Road. If you plan to lay a wreath at this event or have questions/comments, contact Mike Weyler at meweyler@aol.com.
We regret these cancellations/changes have occurred but encourage participation at the two events still scheduled for October 19th.
September 18 - September Membership Meeting
Our Norfolk Chapter SAR September Membership Meeting will be Saturday, September 18, 2021 at the Princess Anne Country Club.
We will induct our new members, Glen Butler, Ronald Whitehurst, Patrick Dyer, John Klewicki, Wayne Gustison and Linwood McMahon.
Find attached the Luncheon Reservation Form
here (DOCX)
. Reservations received after Sept 8th, 2021 cannot be accepted. Return reservation form with payment.
Mail to:
Mike O’Shea, Treasurer
9101 Mace Arch
Norfolk, VA 23503
Princess Anne Country Club
3800 Pacific Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA
Social begins at 10:30 AM
Open meeting at 11:00 AM
Lunch begins at 11:10 AM, with meeting resumning after lunch.
September 4 - Battle of the Capes Commemoration [CANCELED]
This is cancelled due to JEBLCFS shifting to HPCON CHARLIE The formal Commemoration of the Battle of the Virginia Capes will start at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, September 4, 2021, at the Admiral Francois-Joseph-Paul, Comte de Grasse, Marquis of Grasse-Tilly Statue, Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Virginia Beach, VA. The ceremony will conclude with the wreath laying
Please see the flier for important information, including how to RSVP: Flyer
May 22 - May Membership Meeting
Our Norfolk Chapter SAR May Membership Meeting will be Saturday, May 22nd, 2021 at the Princess Anne Country Club, 3800 Pacific Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23451-2654.
Our speaker will be Ross H. Schwalm, President of the Col. William Grayson Chapter.
Find attached the Luncheon Reservation Form here (DOCX) . Reservations received after May 12th, 2021 cannot be accepted. Return reservation form with payment. Mail to:
Mike O’Shea, Treasurer
9101 Mace Arch
Norfolk, VA 23503
Princess Anne Country Club
3800 Pacific Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA
Social begins at 10:30 AM
Open meeting at 11:00 AM
Lunch begins at 11:10 AM, with meeting resumning after lunch.
Please wear a face mask
March 27 - March Membership Meeting
Our Norfolk Chapter SAR March Membership Meeting will be Saturday, March 27th, 2021 at the Princess Anne Country Club, 3800 Pacific Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23451-2654.
Find attached the Luncheon Reservation Form
here (DOCX)
. Reservations received after March 15, 2021 cannot be accepted. Return reservation form with payment.
Mail to:
Mike O’Shea, Treasurer
9101 Mace Arch
Norfolk, VA 23503
Please review the attached minutes here (DOCX) from our November 10th, 2020 meeting which will be presented for approval.
Princess Anne Country Club
3800 Pacific Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA
Social begins at 10:30 AM
Open meeting at 11:00 AM
Lunch begins at 11:15 AM, with meeting resumning after lunch.
We will have the pleasure of welcoming new members.
Please wear a face mask
March 16 - Virtual Wreath Laying
Virtual Event due to COVID restrictions
There will be a virtual commemoration of the 270th Anniversary of James Madison’s Birthday on Tuesday, March 16th, at 7pm. There will be a wreath laying ceremony and Color Guard participation. The guest speaker will be Dr. Jeffry Morrison of the James Madison Foundation. Please RSVP by Friday, March 12th, to Tim Dioquino at timdio@live.com to indicate whether you are presenting a wreath, participating in Color Guard or just viewing the event. All Compatriots are encouraged to attend this special event.
Please see the flyer from the Virginia SAR here:
Virtual Wreath Laying Invitation2020
December 5 - Battle of Great Bridge Commemoration (virtual)
Virtual Zoom event due to COVID restrictions
The Norfolk Chapter’s 10th Annual National Observance and the Great Bridge DAR’s 120th Annual Commemoration will take place at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, December 5th. Those who wish to join the online celebration, should contact Kenneth Hawkins at drklhawkins@gmail.com. Please note that the online version being used does not have unlimited capacity.
November 10 - Norfolk Chapter SAR Membership Meeting
Cypress Point Country Club
5340 Club Head Road
Virginia Beach, VA
Note new start time due to new restaurant hours
Social begins at 5:00 PM
Dinner begins at 5:30 PM
Meeting begins at 6:00PM
We will have the pleasure of welcoming new members.
Please wear a face mask
September 16 - Norfolk Chapter SAR Membership Meeting
Cypress Point Country Club
5340 Club Head Road
Virginia Beach, VA
Note new start time due to new restaurant hours
Social begins at 5:00 PM
Dinner and Meeting at 5:30 PM
Thomas T. Sasso, Sr. founder of the “Youth Virginia Regiment” will be the speaker.
Please wear a face mask
Our Norfolk Chapter SAR Membership Meeting will be Wednesday September 16th, 2020 at the Cypress Point Country Club, 5340 Club Head Road, Virginia Beach , VA 23455. Due to the new restaurant hours, we will be social gathering at 5:00 P.M., dinner at 5:30 P.M. and meeting at 6:00 P.M. (Wear a face mask.)
It will be good to see all of you again after such a long time. We will have the pleasure of welcoming six new members and two new transfers.
September 5 - Battle of the Virginia Capes - Cancelled due to Govt Restrictions
This event has been cancelled
The Norfolk Chapter of SAR will be commemorating the Battle of the Virginia Capes where, off Cape Henry, the French battled the British fleet ultimately leading to the victory of the Patriots and the formation of their new country.
I would like to invite you to join us in this Commemoration on Saturday, September 5, 2020. Together we will remember our patriots and their fight for independence and those who offered support in the triumph for freedom.
Please see the flyer for “The Battle of the Virginia Capes Commemoration”. It details the time, date, location, and base security information required for all attendees.
May - Cancelled due to COVID-19
March 10 - Norfolk Chapter SAR Membership Meeting
Gus & Georges
4312 Virginia Beach Blvd
Virginia Beach, VA
Social begins at 6:00 PM
Dinner and Meeting at 7:00 PM
For more information please see the flyer.
January 21 - Norfolk Chapter SAR Annual Meeting
Norfolk Yacht and Country Club 7001 Hampton Blvd Norfolk, VA
- 6 pm Social Gathering
- 6:45 pm Meeting Cost: $45.00 per person plus cash bar Reservations are Required and obligates payment
RSVP to Edward Douglas NLT 15 January, 2020 with entrée selection:
Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon
Charbroiled, with Demi-Glace and Mushroom Cap, Garden Salad, Steamed Vegetable Medley, Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Apple Pie with Whipped Cream, Tea and Coffee
Norwegian Salmon Filet
Chargrilled, Served with Dill Hollandaise Sauce, Garden Salad, Green Beans Amandine, Sweet Potatoes with Orange and Pecans, Apple Pie with Whipped Cream, Tea and Coffee
Our Guest Speaker will be VASSAR 1st Vice President. Bill Schwetke. He will also induct our new Board members.
Dress will be formal, either tuxedo or suit.
RSVP to either (757) 490-3819 or ed0236@verizon.net We look forward to seeing you there!
2019
December 7 - NSSAR Commemoration of the Battle of Great Bridge
Great Bridge Battlefield & Waterways Park 1775 Historic Way, Chesapeake, VA 23320
For full invitation, please see the flyer.
The formal NSSAR Commemoration of the Battle of Great Bridge will start at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 07, 2019, in Great Bridge Battlefield Park, Chesapeake, VA. Christopher Pieczynski will be the guest speaker. The ceremony will include the 66th annual wreath laying led by Great Bridge Chapter N.S.D.A.R. The formal ceremonies will conclude by noon.
Norfolk Chapter SAR will host a luncheon immediately after the ceremony at Y’not Italian Restaurant (located at 1225 Cedar Rd.). Food and drink will be “Dutch treat.” We are planning on at least 50 attending. There will be no speaker but it will be a time of good fellowship.
September 21 - Graving Marking Ceremony
Cedar Grove Cemetary
405 Fort Lane
Portsmouth, VA
Ceremony begins at 10:00AM.
You are cordially invited to attend the Norfolk Chapter Virginia Society SAR’s grave-marking ceremony for seven Revolutionary War Patriots in cooperation with the Portsmouth Cedar Grove Cemetery Foundation.
RSVP to drklhawkins@gmail.com or 757-763-8361 no later than 1 September if you wish to be included in the program.
September 10 - September Membership Dinner Meeting
Join us for guest speaker LIndsey Jones, who’s topic will be American Heroes - Pitchers and Snuff Boxes.
Gus & Georges
4312 Virginia Beach Blvd
Virginia Beach, VA
Social begins at 6:00 PM
Dinner at 6:30 PM
Meeting starts at 7:00 PM
September 7 - Commemoration of the Battle of the Capes
The speaker for this event will be Past President Maury Weeks.
Admiral de Grasse Statue
Fort Story
Virginia Beach, VA
Ceremony begins at 11:00AM.
Please RSVP by August 23rd.
Details on how to gain Joint Expeditionary Base Fort Story/Little Creek access and how to RSVP are in the invitation.
August 17 & 18 - Nansemond Pow Wow
31st Annual Nansemond Indian Pow Wow (Event Flyer)
Mattanock Town
1001 Pembroke Lane
Suffolk, VA
The event starts at noon on both days.
August 13 - Board of Managers Meeting
Gus & Georges
4312 Virginia Beach Blvd
Virginia Beach, VA
Meeting begins at 6:30PM.
May 14 - Membership Dinner Meeting
Gus & Georges
4312 Virginia Beach Blvd
Virginia Beach, VA
Social begins at 6:00 PM
Dinner at 6:30 PM
Meeting starts at 7:00 PM
The guest speaker for this meeting will be Dean Burgess, Historian for Trinity Episcopal Church in Portsmouth, Va. The topic for his program will be “The Revolutionary War in the City of Portsmouth”.
March 19 - Youth Recognition and Membership Dinner Meeting
Gus & Georges
4312 Virginia Beach Blvd
Virginia Beach, VA
Social begins at 6:00 PM
Dinner at 6:30 PM
Meeting starts at 7:00 PM
January 22 - Annual Membership Dinner Meeting
Westminster Canterbury
3199 Shore Dr
Va. Beach, Va 23451
Social begins at 6 PM. Dinner begins at 7 PM Cost of Dinner is $45.00 (Wine at Social is free). Dress is Tuxedo, uniforms, suits and coat and tie.