Ottobine Elementary School Visit

On Thursday March 12th 2026 Fort Harrison President Brian Phelps introduced Compatriot Mike Walsh, who was dressed in the traditional Continental uniform dress.   Compatriot Walsh gave a presentation on the life of a Continental Soldier during the Revolutionary War. For nearly an hour, approximately 40 4th graders were engaged in learning about a soldier’s weapons, devices used for survival and living, and the conditions to which a soldier endured throughout the war for independence.

Compatriot Walsh wrapped up his presentation with an experience he had in the reenactment of the surrender in Yorktown.  The students had many questions and hung on every word.  President Phelps quizzed the students to see just how much they have learned.  Their knowledge was impressive!

The event concluded with the receipt of posters created by students for the Chapter to judge for a Revolutionary era contest.