The Battle of Point Pleasant 250th Anniversary Ceremony was held at Tu-Endie-Wei State Park, site of the battle, on October 10th.
Some, including most of the organizers and dignitaries in attendance, consider this to be the first battle of the Revolutionary War.
Color Guard on the march preparing to post colors to start the event
Participants in the days events
This was a large national event, and there were nearly 100 wreaths presented.
Ohio SAR participants at the base of the battle monument
President General Darryl Addington, Central District Vice President General Wayne Eells, and Ohio Society President Steve Kaplan were all present along with many others.
Ohio SAR participants
Cincinnati Chapter President, Scott Freeman participated in the Color Guard in militia outfit, posting the West Virginia state flag, and presented a wreath on behalf of the Cincinnati Chapter.
Cincinnati Chapter First Vice President Bruce Bennett of the Cincinnati Chapter attended and presented a wreath on behalf of the State Society of the Cincinnati of Pennsylvania.
Bruce Bennett, CCSAR 1st Vice President admires the vast wreath presentation
Robin Bennett, DAR Regent from Kentucky and spouse of Bruce Bennett participated in the ceremony.
Robin Bennett, DAR KY stands among the vast wreath presentation
Photos include various people from the Ohio Society.
There was a cannon volley as well as a three volley musket salute to honor those who participated and were lost in the Battle of Point Pleasant.
A cannon blast honors the lives of those who participated and were lost in this historic battle
Color Guard members perform a ceremonial musket volley salute to those fallen
There was also a broadcast of the event on local TV. The link to the video is below:
https://www.wowktv.com/video/mason-county-marks-250-years-since-battle-of-point-pleasant/10120251/
All in all a wonderful celebration of a historic event, one which was very early in the Revolutionary War.
Thanks to all who organized this event and to the fine cast of participants who were there.
