240th Anniversary
of the
Crossing of the Dan
Saturday, February 20, 2021
South Boston-Halifax County Museum
A Virtual Event via Zoom
To register, go to danriversar.org
Schedule:
9:30 a.m.—Sign into Zoom
9:35 a.m.—Crossing of the Dan Video, production of Halifax County Historical Society
10:00 a.m.—Welcome, Gary Lee Hall, President, Dan River Chapter, VA Society SAR
Invocation, Jeff Myers, Secretary, Dan River Chapter, VA Society SAR
Presentation of the Colors, Virginia Society SAR Color Guard
Pledge of Allegiance, National Anthem
Posting of Colors, Virginia Society SAR Color Guard
Welcome to the Museum and Ribbon Cutting for Crossing of the Dan Exhibit
Paul Smith, President, SB-HC Museum
Greetings from Community Leaders
10:30 a.m.—Introduction of Speaker, Anne Raab, Regent, Berryman Green Chapter, Virginia DAR
Speaker: Mike Cecere, Historian and Author
"The Crossing of the Dan: A Major Turning Point
in the American Revolution"
Wreath Laying Ceremony, Retiring the Colors and Closing Remarks.
Guests are invited to visit the Crossing of the Dan permanent exhibit now housed in the South Boston--Halifax County Museum of Fine Arts and History, located at 1540 Wilborn Avenue, South Boston. For times other than Saturday, February 20, please call 434-572-9200 for hours of operation.