Fort Harrison
Daniel Harrison House, circa 1749
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What's Happening at Fort Harrison
Fort Harrison Hosts the Virginia Regiment George Mercer Company!
The Board of Directors of Fort Harrison, Inc. is pleased to announce plans are underway for a visit by the Virginia Regiment, George Mercer Company. This talented and dedicated group will be with us on Saturday, April 13th, 2019 on Red Bud Day here in Dayton.
Join us and learn more about Virginians who served under George Washington during the French and Indian War.
Who was George Mercer?
George Mercer, a native of Virginia, worked as a surveyor before joining the provincial First Virginia Regiment during the French and Indian War. Serving with George Washington, Mercer was wounded during the battle at Fort Necessity, after which he rose to the rank of captain. Mercer ultimately reached the rank of lieutenant colonel and served as commander of the Second Virginia Regiment.
Learn more about the First Virginia Regiment at: virginiaregiment.com and join them on Facebook at: Virginia Regiment George Mercer Co
NATIONAL WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA DAY
Remember * Honor * Teach
Saturday, December 15th
12 Noon
Dayton Cemetery in Dayton, Virginia
Fort Harrison is sponsoring presentation of wreaths on all the veteran graves in the Dayton Cemetery. If you would like to donate a wreath send a check to Fort Harrison, Inc. PO Box 366, Dayton, Virginia 22821. Wreaths are $15 each.
If you and your family would like to volunteer to present wreaths on December 15th, contact Kathy Boase at kboase3@verizon.net.
All ceremony participants are invited to a Christmas Open House at Fort Harrison immediately following this event.
Look below for details on major events taking place at Fort Harrison in the coming months:
HUZZAH!!
