Society of Colonial Wars in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Commemorating those Virginians who assisted in the establishment, defense, and preservation of the American colonies
By the all-powerful dispensations of Providence, I have been protected beyond all human probability or expectation; for I had four bullets through my coat, and two horses shot under me, yet [I] escaped unhurt, although death was leveling my companions on every side of me.
From a letter by 23-year-old George Washington to his brother John Augustine during the French and Indian War.
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The purpose of the Society of Colonial Wars in the State of Virginia is to recognize the importance of American colonial history, commencing with the settlement of Jamestown on May 13, 1607 and leading up to the Battle of Lexington, April 19, 1775.
The Society was formed to commemorate the events of that colonial period and commemorate the military and naval personnel and high civilian officials during that period who assisted in the establishment, defense and preservation of the American colonies, and were the founders of this Nation.
To be eligible for membership in the Society an individual must be a male over age 18 who is lineally descendant from a person who served either in a military capacity or held public office in one of the original 13 colonies prior to the American Revolution. Membership is by invitation. If you wish to be considered, a member will contact you to setup a time to meet for an interview.