George Washington’s Birthday

Compatriots of the Col. Stephen Trigg Chapter held their annual George Washington’s Birthday commemoration today.  They presented Pam Metts, Director of the John L. Street Library in Cadiz, with yet another title for its “George Washington Library.”  This year, the chapter purchased a copy of Brian Kilmeade’s, George Washington’s Secret Six (Young Readers Adaptation).

In addition to the annual book presentation, the chapter also enjoys a “display partnership” with the library.  Mrs. Metts allows the SAR to place a George Washington display near the library’s front entrance throughout the entire week of George Washington’s Birthday.

George Washington’s Birthday Display at John L. Street Library

The Col. Stephen Trigg Chapter has partnered with Pam Metts at the John L. Street Library to place a special display in honor of George Washington’s Birthday.  It is an excellent opportunity to partially “correct the record” on the real name of the holiday.  In case you didn’t know … according to the Federal record … the third Monday of February is officially known as “George Washington’s Birthday.”  NOT the popularly celebrated “President’s Day.”  The name has never been changed by Congress.

So join us this year in celebrating the true holiday honoring our first Commanding General and Commander in Chief!

George Washington Birthday Celebration

Today the Col. Stephen Trigg Chapter honored the memory of George Washington on his birthday.  Despite having received a foot of snow and sleet during the week, the roads cleared just enough for Compatriots and citizens to gather in the warmth and comfort of the beautiful Trigg County Senior Center at 3:00 this afternoon.

Attendees enjoyed a display of flags, including a beautiful reproduction of the George Washington Headquarters flag, paintings of George Washington, and a cocked hat and sword display.

The George Washington Display

The chapter honored the host, Cissy Lawrence, administrator of the center, with several items.  They presented her with a Certificate of Appreciation for her cooperation in making the event possible, a Certificate of Appreciation for display at the Senior Center, and a beautiful collector’s lithograph of Arnold Friberg’s classic painting, The Prayer at Valley Forge.  The chapter purchased this beautiful framed lithograph from Friberg’s Fine Art, the estate of Arnold Friberg, and it came with a Certificate of Authenticity.  Mrs. Lawrence will place the painting on display in the Senior Center.

Cissy Lawrence Receives the Friberg Painting

Chapter President Geoff Baggett shared a story and a speech by George Washington given in 1783 in response to a potential military coup by his officers because of the inability of Congress to meet its financial obligations to the officers for their service in the war.

After the speech, Compatriots rendered a salute to the likeness of George Washington, then four shooters stepped outside and fired their weapons over the snowy landscape in a black-powder military salute to General Washington.

The Military Salute

Following the ceremony, attendees enjoyed a reception featuring traditional cherry desserts and recipes.

Click here to view a photo album from the event.

Colonel Trigg in the Record Today!

The Cadiz Record ran a story about our Washington portrait presentation.  Here is a picture … for your viewing and reading enjoyment (click to enlarge).

Cadiz Record Story – 26 Feb 2014

From the TCIS Facebook Page …

Here is a screen capture with a picture collage and a very sweet note from the Trigg County Intermediate School.  They posted it on their Facebook page.  You can “like” their page here.

George Washington Portrait Presented

Today five Compatriots visited the Trigg County Intermediate School to present a framed canvas portrait of George Washington to school Principal Brian Futrell.  This portrait, made available by the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association, was purchased by the chapter specifically for placement in this school.  Mr. Futrell plans to hang it in the main hallway of the school near the offices.

In addition to the portrait, compatriots also presented Mr. Futrell with a teaching resource kit, a flag flown over Mount Vernon, and a Certificate of Appreciation for his willingness to work with the chapter in resourcing education about the Revolutionary War.

Steve Mallory, Billy Redd, Geoff Baggett, Principal Brian Futrell, Ken Oakley, and James Sumner

For more photos, visit the album on our Facebook page, or the photos on the TCIS page.

Date Change For George Washington Portrait Presentation

Presentation Date:  Wednesday, February 19
Time: 8:30 AM
Location: Trigg County Intermediate School

Due to a scheduling conflict, we will be making the George Washington Portrait Presentation on Wednesday instead of Friday.  All compatriots should adjust their calendars accordingly.

Washington Portrait Request Letter Received!

Principal Brian Futrell of the Trigg County Intermediate School has forwarded a letter to our chapter that must accompany our check for $250 to the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association.  This is the “official” request that must come from the school in order for the MVLA to send a portrait for placement.

Now we have work to do!  We must collect the $250 placement fee within the next three weeks so that we can forward the letter and check to the ladies of Mount Vernon.

If you would like to help, you can mail your tax-deductible donation to:

Col. Stephen Trigg Chapter – SAR
c/o James Sumner, Treasurer
780 Douglas Thomas Rd.
Cadiz, KY  42211

Please make your check payable to, “Col. Stephen Trigg Chapter – SAR.”

 

Trigg Chapter to Place a George Washington Portrait in Local School

In response to one of the 2013-14 initiatives of the President-General of the NSSAR, the Col. Stephen Trigg Chapter will be placing a beautiful framed portrait of George Washington in a prominent location at the Trigg County Intermediate School.  Principal Brian Futrell has placed a request for this portrait to be placed in his school.

The portraits are provided by the Mt. Vernon Ladies’ Association, in collaboration with local chapters of the SAR.  The Col. Trigg Chapter is in the process of raising the $250 donation required to have the portrait placed.

Here is a photo of the classic portrait:

 

Compatriots plan to present the framed portrait on Friday, February 21, the day before George Washington’s actual birthday.  The chapter will host another commemoration on the “official” George Washington’s Birthday holiday on Monday, February 17.

If you would like to donate toward the expense of this portrait, send donations to:

The Col. Stephen Trigg Chapter SAR
1969 Kings Chapel Rd.
Cadiz, KY 42211

All donations are tax deductible.