Fort Harrison Activities and Events

Naturalization Ceremonies - Observances are held at Federal Courthouse in Harrisonburg and at the Frontier Museum in Staunton. Members greet new citizens and present a gift from our chapter. Usually two members participate in these ceremonies.

R.O.T.C Awards - Awards are given to outstanding cadets at James Madison University. This award requires the Committee Chairman to contact JMU for selection of winners, to attend the honors ceremonies, and make the presentations of medals and certificates.

Public Service Commendations and Awards - Our chapter recognizes and honors citizens and individuals in public service sectors of Law Enforcement, Fire Safety, Emergency Medical Services for their contributions to the community and for heroic acts with a commendation and medal. Fort Harrison Public Safety Winners.

July 4th Reading of Declaration of Independence - Compatriot reads the U.S. Declaration of Independence from the Rockingham County Courthouse steps on July 4th, gives out small American Flags

Eagle Scout Recognition Program - This program provides Certificates of Recognition to Eagle Scouts. Compatriots can attend Court of Honors when invited. Fort Harrison also supports the SAR Eagle Scout Scholarship Contest with a Chapter winner and entry to the Virginia Society contest.

Veterans Recognition - Our chapter honors veterans who have served our country with a certificate of recognition.

JUNIOR R. O. T. C. AWARD - Awards are given to outstanding a cadet at Harrisonburg High School and provides a certificate of recognition and medal.

Citizenship Awards - Outstanding Citizenship certificates and medals are awarded to the Outstanding History Student in each of the Rockingham County High Schools and the Fort Harrison Citizen of the Year. Citizenship awards are also awarded to other outstanding individuals. Fort Harrison Citizen of the Year winners.

Display of Flag - Fort Harrison recognizes firms that does an outstanding job of displaying the American Flag and to groups that properly retire flags.

Grave Marking Ceremonies - Fort Harrison participates in local, regional, and state ceremonies marking the graves of Patriot Ancestors and historical observances.

Partnering with the DAR and CAR to promote Patriotism - Fort Harrison Chapter works to promote the goals of the Sons of the American Revolution; Patriotic, Historical, and Educational.

Speakers Bureau
Fort Harrison Members will speak at your civic group. Topics include Historical Flags of the United States, Revolutionary Graves in our area.