Monday Feb 16, 2015 - 11:30 AM
Compatriots and Friends, on Monday, February 16th, the R.E. Lee Camp and Samuel Cooper Chapter will parade our flags and banner on the streets of Old Town Alexandria celebrating the birthday of our first President and Commander in Chief George Washington. The Camp requests your support in marching with us and if possible help by carrying a Camp/Chapter flag in a display of the South’s honored place in American history. Bring your significant other and young people and let them see a lesson in freedom demonstrated in the streets of Alexandria. We will be joined by other groups that day, including the Maryland Division SCV Color Guard, Capt. Ed Creasy, Liberty Hall Fife & Drum Corps, and the Frank Stringfellow Camp #822. For additional information see the official parade website: http://www.washingtonbirthday.net/parade. Contact Major Blevins, vono9901@msn.com, if you can assist by carrying a Camp flag. Flag and flag bearer’s gear are provided. We will meet up at the home of J.J. and Joan Smith at 401 Wilkes St. prior to going to the assigned staging area.
Arrival time: 11:30 am – 12:15 pm (at J.J.’s)
Parade start time: 1 pm (be at staging area)
Requirement: Neat appearance in civilian clothing or uniform or period costume.
Supplemental Staging Area: Prior to the parade, Adjutant, J.J. Smith, welcomes you to his home at 401 Wilkes Street to warm up, use the facilities, and have some hot cider with or without rum.
Following the parade: THERE WILL NOT BE a reception at the UDC R.E. Lee Camp Hall at 806 Prince Street. We have arranged to meet at O’Connell’s, 112 King Street, where we have reserved a large space in the main bar near the fireplace for an after-action, Dutch-treat gathering for Southern camaraderie and fellowship. www.danieloconnells.com