On Saturday, May 28, Stephen and Vicki Brown traveled to Vincennes, Indiana, to the George Rogers Clark National Monument for a joint Sons of the American Revolution/Daughters of the American Revolution (SAR/DAR) wreath-laying ceremony.

A massive contingent of shade bearers introduced the colours and were being accompanied by various banners. Both of those companies had been well represented and each individual pledge was recited right after the Nationwide Anthem was sung.

Also current ended up numerous militia units, as effectively as some in colonial garb and quite a few exuberant fife and drum corps and bagpipers.

The wreath ceremony was a aspect of an once-a-year party to commemorate the actions of George Rogers Clark and his militia, who traveled the place to Fort Sackville in Vincennes, often wading as a result of chest-deep h2o in get to recapture the fort from the British, and to stimulate the settlers to again the Colonial Military.

Clark’s accomplishment was applied to enlist the alliance with France.

Termed “The Spirit of Vincennes Rendezvous” this function is made up of encampments, re-enactors, demonstrations and sellers. Members and spectators turned out in droves to get part in the activities.

Overflow tenting was set up for the re-enactors. Even Joy, the 14-12 months-aged guide doggy, marched out driving the fife and drum corps, wondering she was component of a parade!