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The Palmetto Patriot 2015 Issue 3 - Fall South Carolina Society of the Sons of the American Revolution Organized 18 April 1889 The Palmetto Patriot 2015 Issue 3 - Fall South Carolina Society of the Sons of the American Revolution Organized 18 April 1889 The Battle of Camden Commemoration By: Bill Vartorella lina SAR chapters, one Georgia SAR chap- Acting Chapter President ter, three South Carolina DAR chapters and one Georgia DAR chapter in atten- Camden - Pomp, protocol and patriotic dance. The presentations were followed remarks were the order of the day as Presi- by a rifle volley by members of the South dent General Judge Thomas Lawrence and Carolina SAR Color Guard. other dignitaries honored the lives of the 800 Patriots lying in shallow unmarked The entourage of dignitaries then retired and unprotected graves at the 235th An- to the reconstructed Kershaw-Cornwallis niversary of the Battle of Camden com- mansion at Historic Camden Revolution- memorated on August 15th at the battle ary War site for lunch. site north of town. The afternoon was a very different af- The Battle of Camden, fought August 16, fair with wreaths laid en masse with the 1780, was the worst American defeat of exception of a single wreath laid at Baron the Revolutionary War. Yet, it led to the de Kalb’s tomb by President General surrender at Yorktown as Lord Cornwal- Lawrence. Essentially, with the addition of lis misread Patriot resolve and miscalcu- North Carolina State President Tim Berly/ lated the impact of a change in American wreath and the subtraction of the DAR military leadership after General Horatio Hobkirk Hill Chapter wreath, the SAR fol- Gates was removed from command of the lowed a plan of treating each as a separate Southern Department. event. Some 80 visitors joined SAR and DAR rep- The SAR Memorial in Quaker Cemetery resentatives at the event co-hosted by Pal- holds special meaning, not only for the metto Conservation Foundation, Historic plaques and flagpole erected by the Col. Camden Revolutionary War Site and the Joseph Kershaw Chapter’s predecessor Col. Joseph Kershaw Chapter. The day was chapter, but for remarks made there by broken into two larger events, the Battle of luminaries such as Compatriot Senator Camden commemoration led by the two Strom Thurmond. A number of speakers lead co-hosts and an SAR-centric after- presented brief comments, led by Presi- noon at the SAR Memorial (Quaker Cem- dent General Lawrence who explained the etery), the Col. Joseph Kershaw gravesite latest SAR educational initiative. and Baron Johann DeKalb’s tomb. The Col. Joseph Kershaw Graveside Patriotic remarks by the President General Ceremony was a very different affair. The and others including State Senator Vincent daughter of Compatriot Joe de Loach, Sheheen, State Representative Laurie Fun- Louisa de Loach performed the National President General Tom Lawrence retuning to the attendees after placing the derburk, Camden Mayor Tony Scully and Anthem, solo. Keynote speaker and histo- Historic Camden Foundation Chair Dr. rian/genealogist Miles Gardner provided SAR Wreath at the Tomb of Baron Johann DeKalb in Camden. This was the Trayser Dunaway began the commemora- insight on the privation and patriotism of concluding wreath presentation of the day. Photo provided by Bill Vartorella. tion. Professor Jim Piecuch set the histori- Col. Joseph Kershaw. cal scene of the infamous sunrise at Gum dent General Ed Rigel and Lady Joan. On behalf of the Col. Joseph Kershaw Swamp and David Reuwer, Esq. spoke on Following the example from roughly 190 Chapter, we wish to thank the following three Patriots who fought there and later years ago, when the Marquis de Lafayette The night before the commemoration, friends who were in the trenches: Com- signed the U.S. Constitution. laid a single wreath at Baron DeKalb’s Compatriot Doug Doster and Lady Lynn patriots Doug Doster/Lady Lynn, Dan tomb in downtown Camden, President arranged a private dinner for the national Woodruff/Lady Sherilyn, Bob Krause, These remarks were followed by the General Lawrence placed the National officers and other dignitaries at historic Bob Kiger, Joe de Loach, Miles Gardner, presentation of wreaths by President SAR wreath of live flowers at the Baron’s Aberdeen in Camden’s historic district. President Greg Greenawalt and Executive General Lawrence, South Carolina SAR gravesite. Bill Vartorella read a brief Perhaps the weekend’s events are best Committee, Battle of Eutaw Springs Chap- President Greg Greenawalt, Florida SAR history of the Baron and his bravery and summarized in the historic toast made ter (for its moral and financial support), President Lawrence Fehrenbaker, Virginia sacrifice. after the Revolutionary War upon the visit and Mark Anthony (early help with the SAR President Reverdy E Wright, former of George Washington and reiterated by formal invitation of the President Gener- Georgia SAR President James E Stallings The entourage then retired to the newly President General Lawrence that evening: al). Finally, Huzzah! to Historic Camden’s and Sherilyn Woodruff for the SC Society completed McCaa’s Tavern at Historic “To the memory of the brave martyrs in Executive Director Joanna Craig, for acts DAR. Camden to review a special exhibit erected the cause of American liberty. May their too numerous to mention, and Jennifer in the SAR’s honor and for a reception, names ever be grateful to our memories; Lee, who donated the new “Betsy Ross Chapter wreaths were then presented by plus gifts to President General Lawrence and may their fates animate posterity with Flag" which flies over the SAR Memorial. representatives of the nine South Caro- and First Lady Mickey Jo and Vice Presi- the love of freedom and their country.” Page 2 Fall 2015 The Palmetto Patriot From the President’s Desk benefits can we offer to those who are understand your responsibility as an The Palmetto Patriot interested in joining us? How do we American Citizen, (d) SAR helps you communicate these values and benefits? discover your family’s relationship to the (Handout: Sons of the American Revolu- founding of our nation, (e) SAR teaches The Palmetto Patriot is pub- tion Benefits Goals and Purpose) you about patriotism, (f) SAR provides lished four times a year by the President Greenawalt commentary: We an opportunity to honor your patriot South Carolina Society of the have two very different constituencies, ex- ancestor, (g) SAR is a very prestigious isting members and new members. There organization that includes membership Sons of the American Revolu- may be overlapping values and benefits for by 16 U.S. Presidents, military leaders, tion © 2015. Subscriptions are each group; however, existing members Senators, Congressmen, members of the sent automatically to members have some understanding of the value U.S. Supreme Court and other prominent of being a SAR member while potential American dignitaries of the South Carolina Society. members must be educated on why they should join us. We must find out what our Value and benefits to existing members President: members want and give it to them. We Points discussed: (a) SAR is a brotherhood must distinguish between member needs of men with Common Interests, (b) you Gregory A. Greenawalt and member wants. Too often organiza- have the opportunity to learn the stories Senior Vice President: tional leadership decides to give members of other member’s patriot ancestors, (c) Wayne Cousar President Gregory A Greenawalt what “they think” members’ need when SAR members have diverse political views really it is the members wants that should and ideas with the opportunity to be freely Low Country Vice President: Approximately 25 state and chapter offi- be addressed. A strong organization caters expressed, (d) SAR members have pride James Y. Robinson cers met at the Kershaw-Cornwallis House to the wants of its membership. in their heritage and a connection with Midlands Vice President: in Camden on Saturday, August 20th to the spirit of our founding fathers, (e) SAR participate in a brainstorming session. We tend to focus on the mechanics of members have numerous opportunities to Douglas Doster Thanks are extended to Compatriot Bill running our society - filing reports, col- learn and understand American History, Piedmont Vice President: Vartorella for working out the logistics of lecting dues, holding meetings, document- (f) SAR members continue to apply the Norman B. Pigeon hosting this meeting and providing the ing activities - when we really should learnings of our founding fathers in today’s boxed lunches enjoyed by the participants. be focusing on the vision of the society society. Pee Dee Vice President: The following topics were discussed: and communicating that vision to our Fredericke Oakes members and helping them to support 4. How can we better communicate with Upstate Vice President: 1. What do we want to accomplish as a our mission. When we really understand existing members and the General Public? society and what should our priorities be? what our members want in exchange for President Greenawalt commentary: What Robert H. Krause Points discussed: (a) grow membership their membership we will (1) better serve is our communication strategy? Do we Vice President for Chapter attracting a wider age demographic, (b) their needs, (2) our members will become actually have one? We need fresh ideas to Formation & Development: promote SAR's purposes and instill SAR’s more engaged and (3) the society will develop strategies that will inspire a broad values in younger generations, (c) improve grow stronger. An organization that offers base of Americans to associate with SAR’s Redding I. Corbett existing member retention, (d) Educa- genuine benefits and value to its members deeds, ideals, values and the principles Vice President for Chapter tional Outreach to schools & children, (e) will have no trouble growing and thriving. of our founding fathers so that SAR will Renewal & Revitalization: work on better existing member engage- become a catalyst to stimulate our national ment, participation and involvement, (f) Why should you join SAR? spirit.
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