Riding Boots

http://www.robertlandhistoricshoes.com/servlet/Detail?no=68

If any of you are looking for the cuffed riding boots of the period such as worn in the movie "The Patriot" for your uniform here is a site.

Website of Various Uniforms

http://www.srcalifornia.com/uniforms/uindex.htm

Here is a website that has old prints of various units during the American Revolution.

Representation at Martin's Station

Our Chapter and Color Guard was represented by David Vaughn at this year's "Raid on Martin's Station." David was able to take part in both the State and National SAR events while there.

William Martin Grave Marking

Four members of the Color Guard were able to attend the TNSSAR grave marking for Patriot William Martin. We combined with other Tennessee State Color Guard members for the event.

Bledsoe Colonial Fair

Glen and David did a great job representing the Chapter, TNSSAR, and NSSAR at Bledsoe's Colonial Fair this past weekend. We were going to do some drill but I don't think the environment was conducive. We have done a preliminary determination of the May 15th event which will include 4 flags and 2 rifles. David and I will carry flags and Glen will be a riflemen.

We will have a general practice on Wednesday 9 May at Moss Wright Park next to the Bowen House at 5pm. We'll probably spend the first half hour learning our feet and basic marching. The second half hour will be lined up as if we had flags and muskets and working on movement.

15 May

For the 15 May event it looks like it will be Glen, David and myself.

Don't forget Sunday afternoon at 3pm out at Bledsoe's for an initial introduction to drill and ceremony...mainly learning your left from your right and how to keep in step together. You can be in period attire or beach attire it doesn't matter.

I have added another sutler to the list that Glen met and spoke with up in Maryland last week. He impressed Glen and Bettye so if you're needing something check him out and compare.