Name/Title
Stephenson-Morgan CeremonyEntry/Object ID
IMG2782Description
Stephenson-Morgan Ceremony, September 18, 1988, at Morgan's Grove Park in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. The ceremony honored Captain Daniel Morgan from Winchester and Captain Hugh Stephenson who lived in then Berkeley now Jefferson County. They were key figures in the formation of the First Army of the Continental Congress in June 1775. (from The Jefferson Advocate, September 22, 1988). [Final 3 slides are missing]
Prepared by 1LT Ronald Garton, WVARNG-PIO
Photographers: Sgt. Jack NcNeely, 153rd, PAD and SPC Robert Anthony, CPD
Slide 1: Reverend George T. Schramm gives Invocation
Slide 2: Ms. Audrey Eagle, Mayor of Shepherdstown, W. Va. greets attendees
Slide 3: Maj. Gen. John Wilson honors early American citizen/soldiers
Slide 4: Lt. Gen. Robert Arder provides historical prominence to the day's event
Slide 5: Lt. Gen. Robert Arder introduces John O. Marsh, Jr., Secretary of the Army
Slides 6-10: John O. Marsh, Jr.
Slides 11-12: Attendees listen to presentation
Slide 13: Mr. Charles Freeland, Shepherdstown Men's Club President participates in Tree Planting
Slides 14-20: John Wilson, Charles Freeland, Audrey Eagle, John Marsh unveil historical marking
Slide 21: Commander of the Guard
Slide 22: Troops of the 3rd US Infantry
Slides 23-24: Combined Color Guard, US Army Reserve, WV Army national Guard and 3rd US Infantry
Slide 25: Troops stand at "Parade Rest"
Slide 26: Commander of the Guard Reports
Slide 27: 249th Army Band performs along side the 3rd US Infantry
Slide 28: Total Troop Formation
Slides 29-33: 201st Field Artillery render salute with artillery pieces
Slide 34: 249th Army Band
Slide 35: 351st Ordinance Company
Slide 36: Rain did not dampen the festive spirit of the day
Slide 37: Drum Major for the Fife and Drum Corps, 3rd US Infantry
Slide 38-43: Fife and Drum Corps provide post ceremony entertainmentAcquisition
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Artist
Sgt. Jack NcNeely, 153rd, PAD and SPC Robert Anthony, CPDPlace
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Shepherdstown, West VirginiaNotes
Date: 1988 September 18